North Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lighthouse on a grassy hill by the sea, a road curving around it, and a smaller lighthouse nearby.
A beach with a flag, people, and a surfboard.
A person holding a surfboard on a beach with waves in the background.
A coastal scene with a lighthouse and rocky breakwaters during sunset.
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

Stay near popular North Wollongong attractions

North Wollongong Beach

9.2/10 (1,320 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.
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Activities

Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

NZ$174
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

NZ$740
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

NZ$285
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
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Our pick of the best North Wollongong Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$321 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$321
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a really lovely stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The room was clean, comfortable and well maintained and the location was fantastic. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, which made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable. We especially loved the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$228 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$228
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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$250 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$250
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (813 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Nova Kiama
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is NZ$118 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$118
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 ...
Five Islands Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$183 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$183
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (665 reviews)
"Very well located in town. Small rooms, but everything you need. Unfortunately lots of noise (from inside the hotel) and teens knocking on doors then running off to the wee hours."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$189 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$189
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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. ...
Harp Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in North Wollongong

Find the best North Wollongong areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about North Wollongong
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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 coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

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

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

North Wollongong Travel Guide

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