Macquarie Pass Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is a leasurely track to do. Bring a tripod no matter if its a bright sunny day. You're in full shadow and you will need it for a quality shot. Also bring a second pair of shoes, rocks are tricky and I have no doubt there will be some wet socks, speaking from experience
This is a leasurely track to do. Bring a tripod no matter if its a bright sunny day. You're in full shadow and you will need it for a quality shot. Also bring a second pair of shoes, rocks are tricky and I have no doubt there will be some wet socks, speaking from experience
Once you're in the national park, keep walking towards the highlands. About 4 ks up, you'll encounter this magical little waterhole. Wonderful spot to walk in.

Popular places to visit

This is a leasurely track to do. Bring a tripod no matter if its a bright sunny day. You're in full shadow and you will need it for a quality shot. Also bring a second pair of shoes, rocks are tricky and I have no doubt there will be some wet socks, speaking from experience

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

4.5/5(316 reviews)

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

4.5/5(411 reviews)

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

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

Crown Street Mall

4/5(169 reviews)

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
Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating

Wollongong Harbor

4.5/5(201 reviews)

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.

Wollongong Harbor

Activities

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

NZ$328
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

NZ$222
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

NZ$500
per adult
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

NZ$694
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

NZ$430
per adult
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$505
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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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
The price is NZ$282 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$282
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Room clean staff friendly main bar great with good music. Eat in restaurant Saturday night and had a great meal with very friendly waiters

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$212 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$212
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Clean and spacious room, great view, friendly staff, convenient on-site restaurant & bar with an extensive menu and daily Happy Hour(s).

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is NZ$238 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$238
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (724 reviews)
Pleasant staff member at the front desk. Room very pleasant with a comfortable bed. Cute coffee van in the foyer. Pub next door had great food.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Nova Kiama
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$177 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$177
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
Central location. Walk to bars and restuarants. Good breakfast.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is NZ$168 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$168
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (537 reviews)
Lovely place to stay

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is NZ$117 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$117
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (316 reviews)
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Room was very well served and exceptionally clean.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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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 Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance.

Albion Park
Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.

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 North Beach.

Warilla
Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance, Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia

Shellharbour

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

Shellharbour
End of the rainbow appears to be sprouting from our home in the distance!! One can only hope !! ;))))

Minnamurra

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

Minnamurra
North end Jones Beach rain threatening and blowing a gale

Kiama Downs

If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks and Jones Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Kiama Downs

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