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.
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.
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.
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
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Our pick of the best Coniston Hotel Deals
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
Didn’t realise this little gem was here. Will be our go to place in Wollongong from now on. Very clean and comfortable. Great location. So handy having the bar and bistro on site as well as plenty of parking. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would have liked to have stayed longer.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Spacious Room. Great ocean view. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Manager was really polite and friendly accesses accommodation when Wotif site mad 5 bookings and unable to cancel! Great venue clean rooms good breakfast and bar food happy hour great with snacks loved it! Helen
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Harp Hotel
The air was effective. The room very clean and well serviced. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Chloe in particular was wonderful. Extremely efficient and considerate. She arranged a taxi for us and checked on us while waiting offering an umbrella if required. A valuable and pleasant ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Nova Kiama
Great location, renovated room was immaculate, good amenities and staff very friendly. Kitchen facilities very good too.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Management are very good. I had to cancel my trip due to injury and the management called to say they have offered me credit to use within 3 months. I had not taken booking insurance so this was above and beyond expectations. Looking forward to the trip soon.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Coniston Travel Guide
- North Wollongong Beach
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Wollongong City Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- Royal National Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- WIN Stadium
- Wollongong Hospital
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Nan Tien Temple
- Crown Street Mall
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Budderoo National Park
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Kendalls Beach
- Stanwell Park Beach
- Bombo Beach
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Bald Hill Lookout
