Warilla Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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
Private Kiama Day Trip from Sydney Sea Cliff and Farmlands
Our pick of the best Warilla Hotel Deals
'LITTLE LAKE LODGE' - on Warilla Beach / Little Lake
Amazing stay! The place was spotless, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was very responsive and welcoming, making check-in and communication effortless. The location was perfect and had everything we needed. We felt right at home and would absolutely stay here again. Highly ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The view was more roof top than beach, but you can see the beach from the room. Great comfy bed. Fantastic shower. Restaurant and bar staff we all lovely. Outdoor terrace area had a lot of cockroaches running around and the carpet in the hallways smelt pretty musty. Disappointed that parking wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Getting run down. Nice touch having a coffee machine but it doesn’t make up for the noise from other hotel guests.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Comfy bed
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Nova Kiama
Fantastic location. Great staff. Walk everywhere. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Warilla
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Jamberoo Action Park.
