Wollongong CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wollongong CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Our pick of the best Wollongong CBD Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great place and location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean, smooth self check-in and check-out. staff very friendly and polite.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mantra Wollongong
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
Harp Hotel
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
Boat Harbour Motel
Clean room. Friendly staff and early check in with a fantastic location!!! Love it
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
