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A pathway lined with lanterns and statues, leading to a distant mountain.
A pathway leading to a pagoda surrounded by trees and traditional lanterns.
A garden pathway with lanterns, a statue, and neatly trimmed bushes.
A pathway flanked by tall trees with thin trunks and dense foliage.
A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Stay near popular Berkeley attractions

Nan Tien Temple

8.8/10 (283 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.
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Activities

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

NZ$73
per adult
Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

NZ$342
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)

NZ$485
per adult
Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

NZ$789
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Incredible black lava rock formations

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

NZ$913
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$526
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Our pick of the best Berkeley Hotel Deals

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is NZ$179 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$179
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Clean and modern room. Walking distance to all the cafes and restaurants, as well as the light house and blow hole. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the lock up garage was an added bonus."

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Nova Kiama
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$228 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$228
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Ok but not the best"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$289 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$289
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was pun not intended roomy, simple yet stylish bathroom, room was soundproof and the view was amazing. Staff were welcoming and checking in and out were efficient."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$120 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$120
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (362 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$154 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$154
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (544 reviews)
"The room was clean that’s it . The bed was atrocious to sleep on I could hardly walk after sleeping on it I have a heart condition and after walking down the stairs I ended up in hospital. I am not happy we. Would have been better to sleep in the car"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Harp Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$216 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$216
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (649 reviews)
"Beautiful clean hotel with a great restaurant downstairs."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

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

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

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

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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