Kiama Downs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a town in the background.
A rocky landscape with a water channel and a sunset.
A rocky shoreline with calm water, green vegetation, and a hill in the background.
A rocky coastline with a cave entrance, rugged terrain, and a distant rocky formation.
A rocky coastline with a prominent rock formation in the foreground and a residential area in the background.

Stay near popular Kiama Downs attractions

Cathedral Rocks

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Rocks during your travels in Wollongong. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
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Activities

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

NZ$75
per adult
Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour
Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

NZ$174
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
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
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Our pick of the best Kiama Downs Hotel Deals

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$228 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$228
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great customer service across all divisions. I would ask for a room not on the pool side next time due to noise."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is NZ$250 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$250
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (813 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Nova Kiama
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 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$321
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beachfront. Walk or bus to city"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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! (668 reviews)
"This hotel is fine, very basic. I wouldn't say it's worth the rate they're currently charging. There were 2 super helpful and lovely staff in the restaurant."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$192
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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. ...
Harp Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Kiama Downs

Find the best Kiama Downs 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.

Kiama Downs Travel Guide

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