Macquarie Pass Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Aldo Peña
Photo by Aldo Peña
Photo by Andy Tope
Photo by Andy Tope

Popular places to visit

Macquarie Pass National Park

Macquarie Pass National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.

Macquarie Pass National Park
Wollongong North Beach which includes a city, a hotel and a sandy beach

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Wollongong South Beach showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

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 City Beach
Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Symbio Wildlife Park

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

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.

Crown Street Mall

Activities

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests with 'Personalised Sydney Tours'

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

NZ$1,080
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Trike Trips at Panorama House

Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour

NZ$420
per adult
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$472
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off

South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off

NZ$1,631
per traveller
South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Charter

South Coast Private Charter

NZ$1,528
per adult
South Coast Private Charter
Symbio wildlife park

Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney

NZ$846
per adult
Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney
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Our pick of the best Macquarie Pass Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$251 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$251
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing location and so nice to see and hear the ocean. A bit over priced comparing this to similar places in Sydney but overall clean, comfortable and great service."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$187 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$187
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is NZ$163 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$163
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (613 reviews)
"I was a bit disappointed at a few things: 1. Value for money 2. Balcony was tiny 3. Ocean view meant had to peer out of window and way to the left, I could see the beach 4, Only a stool to sit on - would have preferred a backed chair as I needed to do work 5. Had trouble parking in the rain. The ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Nova Kiama
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$174 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$174
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,571 reviews)
"Nice comfortable place to stay. I did not like the bes which was soft and seem to be sinking due to work out springs."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$195 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$195
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
"The property was great. Had a great view. Room too small, as i dont think i could of stayed for a longer period of time. Overall great staff. Parking should be included with price of the room."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead

'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead

Kangaroo Valley
Stay at this vacation home in Kangaroo Valley. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Aminya
"Beautiful property for a fantastic long weekend away!"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

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'Aminya' - Kangaroo Valley Homestead
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Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie Pass

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Albion Park

While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.

Albion Park
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Dapto

The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
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Lake Illawarra

While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.

Lake Illawarra
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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.

Warilla
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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
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Minnamurra

When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Minnamurra

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