Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.
Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.
Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.

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Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Lake Illawarra NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Berageree ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Great no-fuss suburban house for multi-gen pet stay. The property had lots of extras to keep everyone entertained, pool, books, games, the arcade game was very popular.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly.   Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Lake Illawarra NSW
The price is AU$545 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$545
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Lovely and clean Check in process very easyGreat communication

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$239 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$239
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Yes and yes.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$180 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$180
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
Fantastic location and very close to the beach and plenty of food options

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$158 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$158
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is AU$206 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$206
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (732 reviews)
Highly recommend! Clean and well maintained room. So close to everything. Park the car and leave it. Loved the easy walk to town centre, restaurants and tourist sites. Friendly and helpful staff. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Nova Kiama
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.

Warilla
Windang Island, Wollongong

Windang

Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Windang
Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance,  Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
Beautiful South Coast beach in Australia 🌊

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
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Albion Park

While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Jamberoo Action Park.

Albion Park


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