Clifton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal highway with cliffs and ocean waves.
A coastal bridge with clear turquoise waters and rocky terrain.
A coastal highway curving along a cliffside, with clear blue waters and rocky terrain.
An aerial view of a coastal road with a bridge spanning a rocky shoreline and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.

Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Sea Cliff Bridge

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

NZ$285
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

NZ$740
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

NZ$351
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

NZ$491
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

NZ$747
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$1,207
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
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Our pick of the best Clifton Hotel Deals

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is NZ$168 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$168
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Maclin Lodge Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$239 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$239
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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)
"Sage Hotel Wollongong is one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at, largely because of the five-star customer service. The staff were fantastic—welcoming, friendly and always happy to help. The hotel itself is lovely. Our room was spacious and clean, with amazing views, and the beach is right next door. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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$321 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$321
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a really lovely stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The room was clean, comfortable and well maintained and the location was fantastic. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, which made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable. We especially loved the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is NZ$270 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$270
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Quest Cronulla Beach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is NZ$121 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$121
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (380 reviews)
"Clean rooms and easy to access"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$183 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$183
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (666 reviews)
"I run a hotel in Sydney and to be honest I came away after 2 nights with some amazing ideas for my property. I couldnt fault the room the staff the whole experience was fault less. If asked to rate it out of 10 I give it 11"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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Our guide on where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

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

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

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