Coledale Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.
This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.
A natural rock formation relaxing by the shore. Extremely pretty with the moss that is hugging it ever so tightly 🌊 #patterns #beachbound
rock ledge with cool ocean views

Popular places to visit

A natural rock formation relaxing by the shore. Extremely pretty with the moss that is hugging it ever so tightly 🌊 #patterns #beachbound

Sharky Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharky Beach during your trip to Wollongong?

Sharky Beach
Wollongong South Beach showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

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
Wollongong North Beach which includes a city, a hotel and a sandy beach

North Wollongong Beach

4.5/5(316 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
Nan Tien Temple

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
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

Crown Street Mall

4/5(169 reviews)

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.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating

Wollongong Harbor

4.5/5(201 reviews)

Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.

Wollongong Harbor

Activities

The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

NZ$225
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

NZ$438
per adult
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

NZ$509
per adult
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
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Our pick of the best Coledale Hotel Deals

Contemporary beach house in Coledale. Ocean & Escarpment views. Pet friendly.

Contemporary beach house in Coledale. Ocean & Escarpment views. Pet friendly.

Coledale NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach are located ...
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Contemporary beach house in Coledale. Ocean & Escarpment views. Pet friendly.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$285 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$285
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff. Well appointed.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$215 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$215
per night
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
Excellent staff, very accomodating

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$179 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$179
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is NZ$135 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$135
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (323 reviews)
Security parking,self check in is ok. Rooms are dated but clean . Location it great across from a nice park room balcony overlooks. Overall the room was good value for money with great bed and good showers.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is NZ$168 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$168
per night
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Friendly, helpful staff. Spacious room. Good TV. Great chinese restaurant on site. Great location too if transitting through the Sydney area.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Coledale

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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
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

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

Thirroul
Sandon Point

Bulli

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

Bulli
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance! #LifeAtExpedia #beach

Stanwell Park

While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Park
Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
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Woonona

Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Woonona

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