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.
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.
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
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour & with pick up & drop off
Our pick of the best Russell Vale Hotel Deals
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Our room was quiet and clean. The breakfast, which was included in our reservation, was quite nice with a full buffet of eggs, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, cereals, fruit, and lots of bread/pastry options. They had happy hour pricing at the bar from 4:30 to 6. Parking in the garage (for fee) was ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Lovely view
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Five Islands Hotel
good food and room is super clean
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great location, and super clean and tidy rooms. The staff were wonderful
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Mantra Wollongong
Rooms were spacious and clean, however there were stains on the couch, and there's no aircon in the bedroom which was not ideal with kids.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
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.
