Mount Ousley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mount Ousley
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wollongong Harbor
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.
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.
Activities
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach
Our pick of the best Mount Ousley Hotel Deals
Sage Hotel Wollongong
"Stayed for 2 nights. Friendly, quick and easy check in. Hotel is in a great location - easy walking distance to the beach and also into the city center. Room was a good size, well appointed and clean. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Nova Kiama
"Great location to walk around Kiama, lively and lovely staff. Great coffee shop/VW in the lobby. Will return."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
"Room was clean and what we wanted. It had plenty of room kitchen facilities and bathroom amenities. Aircon that worked well. The staff were helpful and polite."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
"Old, dirty and unkept rooms. The rooms are shockingly dated. Our door was actively splintering at the bottom, and everything came with a layer of dust. The TV can't connect to the internet, and in the year 2026, they actually have the audacity to charge guests for Wi-Fi! We were told the gym was ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Five Islands Hotel
"Bedroom and bathrooms look newly renovated. Very clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
"The door did not shut properly"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Ousley
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium while in the area.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Figtree
If you're spending time in Figtree, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Mount Keira or Wollongong Botanic Garden.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Australia's Industry World.
