Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
Just Enjoying an Awesome Autumn Sunset ☀️ Wollongong is about 82 kilometres (51 miles) south of Sydney. #goldenhour
Took a roadtrip down and checked it out. I really loved the dramatic contract between the misty mountains, apartment building, and the sunny ocean. Pretty neat place!
Wollongong Harbour is only a short drive from my home and on this particular afternoon I could see that something special was going to happen with the light. Short on time I quickly came down here to the Historic Lighthouse and watched the sky do unforgettable things. A great place to come with the family or friends for a walk and picnic :) #goldenhour

Popular places to visit

Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

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.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating

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.

Wollongong Harbor
Flagstaff Hill Fort featuring a lighthouse and heritage elements

Flagstaff Hill Fort

Check out the three-gun battery and take photos from a scenic vantage point at this heritage-listed military fortification, which was built to deter enemy ships in the 1890s.

Flagstaff Hill Fort
Wollongong North Beach which includes a city, a hotel and a sandy beach

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Wollongong South Beach showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

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.

Wollongong City Beach
Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple

Activities

Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

AU$595
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
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
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

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

AU$299
per adult
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

AU$429
per adult
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Private Kiama Day Trip from Sydney Sea Cliff and Farmlands

Private Kiama Day Trip from Sydney Sea Cliff and Farmlands

AU$1,804
per adult
Private Kiama Day Trip from Sydney Sea Cliff and Farmlands
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
See all activities in Wollongong

Our pick of the best Wollongong CBD Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$239
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Nice hotel, rooms clean although a little dated

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$180 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$180
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice hotel in good location, very near beach and town centre.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$143 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$143
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$175 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$175
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,631 reviews)
The room was completely run down, carpet stained all furniture beaten up, bed had huge dips in it. The entire room was a disgrace. This is not a nice hotel and should be rated 2 star at best. I cannot believe Mantra leave it in their portfolio. The staff were wonderful and helpful but the hotel is ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$179
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (512 reviews)
Room was clean, the staff were great. Wifi was rubbish. The location is perfect for the beach, restaurants and WIN Stadium. Counter lunch was great value. I’m a repeat guest at the Harp Hotel and I’d stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Harp Hotel
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$185 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$185
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Boat Harbour Motel
See all 666 properties in Wollongong CBD
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now

Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD

Wollongong which includes general coastal views and a lighthouse

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.

North Wollongong
Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales, Australia

Fairy Meadow

Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.

Fairy Meadow
The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
Corrimal rock pools. Corrimal is about 1.5 hours southern of Sydney near Wollongong. Australian airforce plane flying over. #beach, #corrimal, #Australia, # Wollongong, #raaf, #plane www.wyldfamilytravel.com

Corrimal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.

Corrimal
Default Image

Woonona

Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Woonona
Sandon Point

Bulli

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

Bulli

Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: