Coniston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
North Wollongong Beach
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.
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.
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.
Wollongong Harbor
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Sydney South Beaches Cycling Tour Self Guided
Our pick of the best Coniston Hotel Deals
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
Everything was excellent at the Coniston hotel except for two minor issues which did not really affect our stay. The sheer curtains in the room had big tears in them from too much exposure to sunlight and simply need to be replaced and the half flush on the toilet did not work, but everything else ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
All good. Been before and fine
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
On arrival we found out there was no foxtel and for the price we paid there should have been and 40 dollars a day for parking we thought was expensive, all staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Nova Kiama
Clean room, good location
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
great location, great place to say, would love to revisit and stay longer just to enjoy the accommodation.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Enjoyed my 2 nights at Totto. Buffet breakfast was yummy. Staff were great and friendly. It’s a cute little hotel. Great location too.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Coniston
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Figtree
If you're spending time in Figtree, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Wollongong Botanic Garden or Crown Street Mall.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
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 Australia's Industry World.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
