Stanwell Tops Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean, and residential area.
A waterfall flowing over rocks in a forested area.
A coastal town with a beach, ocean waves, and a mountain range.
A coastal landscape with several paragliders in the sky and a flagpole with a flag.
A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a mountainous backdrop.

Stay near popular Stanwell Tops attractions

Bald Hill Lookout

9.8/10 (6 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Bald Hill Lookout, a lovely green space in Wollongong. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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Activities

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

AU$282
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

AU$433
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Incredible black lava rock formations

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

AU$752
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

AU$650
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney

Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney

AU$1,449
per traveller
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney
Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour

Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour

AU$975
per adult
Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour
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Our pick of the best Stanwell Tops Hotel Deals

TopStay Accommodation A Tiny Home with bush views

TopStay Accommodation A Tiny Home with bush views

Stanwell Tops NSW
The price is AU$185 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$185
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Symbio Wildlife Park and Stanwell Park Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
"Just needed somewhere for the day and this was perfect, clean, had everything you could need and peaceful."

Reviewed on 14 June 2026

TopStay Accommodation A Tiny Home with bush views
Romantic Ocean View Studio @ Stanwell Tops

Romantic Ocean View Studio @ Stanwell Tops

Stanwell Tops NSW
Stay at this apartment in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Stanwell Park Beach and Bald Hill Lookout are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Lovely place, great view."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

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Romantic Ocean View Studio @ Stanwell Tops
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$179
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean rooms Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is AU$251 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$251
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great view of the beach. Clean room and polite staff."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$279 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$279
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Room was pun not intended roomy, simple yet stylish bathroom, room was soundproof and the view was amazing. Staff were welcoming and checking in and out were efficient."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is AU$136 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$136
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Easy access and large rooms. Nice to have Chinese restaurant on site."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Stanwell Tops

Find the best Stanwell Tops areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Stanwell Tops
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A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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