Tongarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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

Wombat and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour from Sydney

South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Our pick of the best Tongarra Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Nova Kiama
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead
Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra

Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.

Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.

Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.

Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
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- More holiday ideas
- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Stadium
- Bendooley Estate Book Barn
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Centennial Vineyards
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Seven Mile Beach
- Nan Tien Temple
- Crown Street Mall
- Wollongong Harbor
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Kangaroo Valley Golf Club
- Budderoo National Park
- Corbett Gardens
- Kendalls Beach
- Easts Beach
- Bombo Beach
- Stuart Park
- Destination Southern Highlands
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Coolangatta Estate
- Bowral Golf Course
- Little Blow Hole
- Links Shell Cove Golf Course
- Crooked River Winery