Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal area with a large bay, sandy beaches, a small island with dense vegetation, and a road leading to a settlement.
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Stay near popular Lake Illawarra attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly.   Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Lake Illawarra NSW
The price is NZ$563 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$563
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Great location, clean property and close to the beach"

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour

Lake Illawarra NSW
The price is NZ$328 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$328
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park are located ...
5/10 (2 reviews)
Family from Sydney visit
"It suited our purpose. Nice, clean, good enough location. We didnt bring cars with us .So street parking not a problem. GGooNoproblams"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$232 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$232
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is NZ$224 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$224
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (822 reviews)
"This was a budget accommodation with a great location, walking distance to the shops, restaurants and the blow hole. The room is very small but comfortable given the affordable price. Parking was onsite and included. Highly recommend this little gem"

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Nova Kiama
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$223 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$223
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (674 reviews)
"Cute Hotel, great location. Nothing to fault. Reasonably priced. Updated rooms. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$307 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$307
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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.

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bulli

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



Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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