Macquarie Pass Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Macquarie Pass
Popular places to visit
Macquarie Pass National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.
Wollongong City Beach
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.
North Wollongong Beach
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.
Nan Tien Temple
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.
Wollongong Harbor
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.
Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
Activities
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Private Kiama Day Trip from Sydney Sea Cliff and Farmlands
Our pick of the best Macquarie Pass Hotel Deals
Sage Hotel Wollongong
The room was spacious & clean inside! The balcony however was gritty & black on your feet! The house keeping staff were lovely!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Side view of ocean but mainly a flat roof
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Room was fantastic for what we paid, convenient and no issues getting a park (paid parking). Really convenient walking for food and drink and to WIN stadium. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Room was very nice, we were disappointed as the room was not serviced, when we booked this room it did state that the room would be serviced. So no excuse and we were not happy.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Nova Kiama
Good, clean, no frills accommodation
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie Pass
Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and North Beach.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.
