Maddens Plains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Woolongong is down there!
Woolongong is down there!
Not for the faint hearted its the steepest climb i have seen people train here for the kakoda trail. Absolutely beautiful scenes along the way and a much more rewarding view when you eventually reach the top.

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Our pick of the best Maddens Plains Hotel Deals

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 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$239
2 Mar - 3 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Generally, room service, well done!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$180
12 Mar - 13 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! (1,006 reviews)
Clean and spacious room, great view, friendly staff, convenient on-site restaurant & bar with an extensive menu and daily Happy Hour(s).

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$148 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$148
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (598 reviews)
Central location. Walk to bars and restuarants. Good breakfast.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is AU$142 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$142
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (538 reviews)
Lovely place to stay

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$141
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Always a great place to stay. Staff are always lovely.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is AU$98 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$98
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (316 reviews)
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Room was very well served and exceptionally clean.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Maddens Plains

This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. 

This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.

Coledale

While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Coledale
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance!
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Stanwell Park

While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Park
Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Austinmer
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
Sandon Point

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Bulli


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