Maddens Plains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal city with a view of the ocean and hills.
A group of people hiking through a dense forest with tall trees and ferns.

Stay near popular Maddens Plains attractions

Bulli Lookout

9.2/10 (112 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

NZ$72
per adult
Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour
Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

NZ$169
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

NZ$276
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
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Our pick of the best Maddens Plains Hotel Deals

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is NZ$150 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$150
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent motel and staff. However the attached Chinese restaurant was by far the worst Chinese food we have ever experienced (aged in our 70s so been in a few). The wine was cask wine and obviously off, though the host who spoke little English thought it was fine, though the price was similar to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$210 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$210
23 Aug - 24 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)
"We regularly stay here. The only thing I would ask and this is for all motels that they let you know if the bed is firm or soft. I know it’s a big ask but it’s really disappointing when you’re so tired and get into bed and it’s so hard you can’t rest. First world problem I know but it’s the only ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$275 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$275
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay.. enjoyed completely"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is NZ$269 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$269
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is NZ$114 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$114
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (370 reviews)
"Good staff food good only problem was the room smelt of smoke"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$190 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$190
17 Aug - 18 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! (555 reviews)
"Clean property convenient location near restaurant and cafe"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Harp Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Maddens Plains

Find the best Maddens Plains areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Maddens Plains
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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 rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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