Wollongong CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wollongong CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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Our pick of the best Wollongong CBD Hotel Deals
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
Ok but rooms not very sound proofed … could easily hear doors closing , voices in hallway etc … otherwise great location.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Mantra Wollongong
Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The room had an unpleasant smell, the fridge was not working, and the carpet was very dirty. The cabinets were outdated and the overall condition of the room did not feel clean. The air conditioner was located only in the hallway, ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Harp Hotel
Clean and tidy room, we appreciated the complimentary ear plugs. Secure parking was a bonus
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Boat Harbour Motel
The motel room was nothing like what was advertised
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD
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.
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.
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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
