Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating
Wollongong showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Wollongong South Beach which includes a sunset and snow
Crown Street Mall showing a city
Wollongong which includes markets as well as a large group of people

Experience the wonders of Wollongong – the city is a trick of the eye. Stroll the streets and you’ll think you’re in a cosy coastal town.

Hit the centre, however, and you’ll find plenty of action. Dine at restaurants that serve up a variety of cuisines and bars that pour local drops. Meet local artists who draw upon their spectacular surroundings for inspiration. The Illawarra mountain range peers over the coast and wild surf beaches scored with pretty rock pools. Look around – you’ll be inspired, too.

Where to stay in Wollongong

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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
Wollongong featuring outdoor art

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Wollongong CBD
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Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
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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.

Shell Cove
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Austinmer
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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
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$249 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$249
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Book a 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Ac needed maintanance and staff took 3 phone calls and 4 hrs later to bring up the baby bed.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd, Windang, NSW
The price is AU$142 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$142
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (482 reviews)
Great staff and restaurant

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$207 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$207
per night
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
This is a very lovely hotel close to the beach, WIN stadium and Wollongong entertainment centre so if you are attending anything at those pleaces then staying here will top off the experience . We were syaying here for the darts and were pleasantly surprised to see alot of the players also stay ...

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
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.
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,594 reviews)
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Headlands Austinmer Beach

Headlands Austinmer Beach

4 out of 5
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
Spacious and clean room, some nice touches to give it a premium feel

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,935 reviews)
Super unit in a great location, walkable to beach, restaurants and stores. Free bottle of wine was a bonus!

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
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.

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Reviews of Wollongong

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
182
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
295
4 - Good 56%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A great town. Good food, views, shopping and university.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice clean safe place to stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good eating, shopping, University and natural beauty.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We'll be back!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful place to get away to for a few days. Heaps to do. We'll definitely be back!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Walking to crown st to shopping centre to me the overall feeling wa how dirty all the buildings were

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