Illawarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Illawarra
Where to stay in Illawarra

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

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

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.

Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

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.

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.

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Nova Kiama
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

Kiama Blowhole
Explore the great outdoors at Kiama Blowhole, a lovely green space in Kiama. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
Enjoy an outing to Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk during your stay in Knights Hill. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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.
Activities

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off
- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Stadium
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Wollongong Hospital
- Nan Tien Temple
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Crown Street Mall
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Budderoo National Park
- Kendalls Beach
- Bombo Beach
- Bald Hill Lookout
- Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Golf Club