Russell Vale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Russell Vale
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.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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.
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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Our pick of the best Russell Vale Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ac needed maintanance and staff took 3 phone calls and 4 hrs later to bring up the baby bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
This is a very lovely hotel close to the beach, WIN stadium and Wollongong entertainment centre so if you are attending anything at those pleaces then staying here will top off the experience . We were syaying here for the darts and were pleasantly surprised to see alot of the players also stay ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Harp Hotel
The room was in good condition and the cleaning staff was friendly and helpful. It was loud, despite the ear plugs they provide. They were not joking about that part.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Five Islands Hotel
Always a nice clean stay, staff are lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Very good experience
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Russell Vale
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
