Lake Illawarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Lake Illawarra
Stay near popular Lake Illawarra attractions
Activities
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
NZ$276
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
NZ$723
per adult
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
NZ$342
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lake Illawarra NSW
The price is NZ$430 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$430
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Nice little touches with games and condiments. Everything we needed to cook and store food. Watch tv. Great heating. Comfy beds and lounge."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
Lake Illawarra NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Berageree ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"we absolutely loved our stay here. although the weather was terrible when we stayed so we couldn’t enjoy the pool, we were still well accommodated and didn’t go bored. the place is so well equipped which we were surprised about, you don’t get many places like that. our dogs loved it, there was so ..."
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Nova Kiama
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is NZ$178 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$178
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (796 reviews)
"Excellent stay, room is clean and convenient location"
Reviewed on 30 July 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$202 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$202
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Always a great spot to stay! Convenient and comfortable, staff are always lovely!"
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$297 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$297
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Harp Hotel
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$181 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$181
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (551 reviews)
"Centrally located in Wollongong. Great spot"
Reviewed on 31 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Lake Illawarra
Find the best Lake Illawarra areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
