North Wollongong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Wollongong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
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
Our pick of the best North Wollongong Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Side view of ocean but mainly a flat roof
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great location, good coffee, food, 24 hour reception, easy room service, nice clean rooms, good view, definitely staying here whenever I come to Wollongong. Left hotel at 4:30 in the morning and was able to get coffee and Breakfast!
Reviewed on 19 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
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Other neighbourhoods around North Wollongong
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
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.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
