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

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
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
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 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
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
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

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
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

AU$375
per adult
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Trike Trips at Panorama House

Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour

AU$385
per adult
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off

South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off

AU$1,395
per traveller
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
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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
The price is AU$259 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$259
27 Jan - 28 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Everything was fantastic. Loved our beach view room. Staff were exemplary and the hotel was clean and spacious. Will definitely come back again.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$189 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$189
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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)
Great place and location

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$153 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$153
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (562 reviews)
My room was particularly serene despite being close to CBD. Staff were also helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$196 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$196
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,609 reviews)
They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
AU$179
19 Jan - 20 Jan
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! (499 reviews)
Room was good, clean and tidy. A little disappointed that there was no flexibility with check in without having to pay an additional amount,

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Harp Hotel
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$183 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$183
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff and early check in with a fantastic location!!! Love it

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Boat Harbour Motel
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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
Wollongong South Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as an individual female

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
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Towradgi

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Towradgi
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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
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Woonona

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

Woonona
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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

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