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WollongongAustralia

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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

Kiama featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sandy beach

Kiama

Unique features of Kiama include the waterfront views and beaches. Make a stop by Kiama Leagues Club or Kiama Surf Beach while you're exploring the area.

Kiama
Shellharbour featuring a bay or harbour, boating and bird life

Shellharbour

Visitors to Shellharbour enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, North Beach is worth a stop.

Shellharbour

Top hotels in Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$158 per night from 29 Nov. to 30 Nov.

Situated in Wollongong, this golf hotel is within a 10-minute walk of WIN Stadium and Wollongong City Beach. Wollongong Hospital and University of Wollongong ...…

3.9/5Good! (963 reviews)

"The location of the hotel was great and the service was also great. We will use the hotel again."…"

Reviewed on 15 Oct. 2020

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$191 per night from 17 Dec. to 18 Dec.

Nestled on the beach, this North Wollongong hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stuart Park and Wollongong City Beach. Wollongong Hospital and University of ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (919 reviews)

"We were upgraded and received complimentary champagne & strawberries in celebration of our 10yr wedding anniversary which was lovely. The room & view were amazing! The only let down for us was the hotel being under renovations, so lots of boarded up areas, no pool, no main restaurant."…"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2020

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Headlands Austinmer Beach
Headlands Austinmer Beach
4 out of 5
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
The price is AU$234 per night from 29 Nov. to 30 Nov.

Offering direct access to the beach, this Austinmer aparthotel is steps away from Little Austinmer Beach and Austinmer Boatharbour. Sharky Beach and Austinmer ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (349 reviews)

"Great place, amazing location, so beautiful easy beach access and love that the bar and restaurant was so close!"…"

Reviewed on 28 Sep. 2020

Headlands Austinmer Beach
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Holiday Rentals in Wollongong

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Headlands Austinmer Beach
4 out of 5
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
The price is AU$234 per night from 29 Nov. to 30 Nov.

Offering direct access to the beach, this Austinmer aparthotel is steps away from Little Austinmer Beach and Austinmer Boatharbour. Sharky Beach and Austinmer ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (349 reviews)

"Great place, amazing location, so beautiful easy beach access and love that the bar and restaurant was so close!"…"

Reviewed on 28 Sep. 2020

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$159 per night from 6 Dec. to 7 Dec.

Located in the heart of Wollongong, this luxury aparthotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of WIN Stadium, Wollongong Hospital and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (1,558 reviews)

"Liked the spacious living areas and laundry in the bathroom. Only one suggestion......maybe more Comfortable seating in the living room"…"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2020

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong
4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 29 Nov. to 30 Nov.

Located in the heart of Wollongong, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Hospital. WIN Entertainment Centre ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (1,340 reviews)

"Good Staff, located near to Railway and Bus stops... Walkable to Mall... Cooking Pot to be upgraded.... Interior looked fresh.... Service and attention was good.. Will stay again."…"

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2020

Mantra Wollongong
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Popular places to visit in Wollongong

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Wollongong City Beach

4.5/5(411 reviews)

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
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North Wollongong Beach

4.5/5(315 reviews)

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
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Nan Tien Temple

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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

Top activities in Wollongong

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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine - Small Group Day Tour

AU$285
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine - Small Group Day Tour
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7 Day Surf Camp Sydney

AU$899
Per adult
7 Day Surf Camp Sydney
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Private South Coast and Southern Highlands Tour

AU$250
Per adult
Private South Coast and Southern Highlands Tour
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Full-Day Boutique Brewery Exploration by the Coast

AU$180
Per adult
Full-Day Boutique Brewery Exploration by the Coast
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Wollongong Scavenger Hunt: Go Out with a Gong

AU$28
Per adult
Wollongong Scavenger Hunt: Go Out with a Gong
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Airport Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Circular Quay Cruise Terminal

AU$16
Per adult
Airport Shuttle Transfer from Sydney Airport to Circular Quay Cruise Terminal
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Reviews of Wollongong

4.2

Top Destination

5 - Excellent
182
5 - Excellent 34.40453686200378%
4 - Good
295
4 - Good 55.765595463138%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 8.506616257088847%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 1.1342155009451795%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0.1890359168241966%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Mar. 2020

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

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

11 Mar. 2020

Nice clean safe place to stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Feb. 2020

Good eating, shopping, University and natural beauty.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

29 Jan. 2020

We'll be back!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Jan. 2020

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

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

18 Jan. 2020

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

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