Oak Flats Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Private Coast & Kangaroo Valley Wildlife Escape Tour From Sydney

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Our pick of the best Oak Flats Hotel Deals

Lakeview Hotel Motel
The room is clean, and the family room layout is great. The two bedrooms are connected by a door, which is both convenient and relatively private.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Spacious Nature Escape
We enjoyed our stay very much. We do have one critisism however regarding the lack of curtains or blinds on the windows. It was mentioned by a previous guest but as it was a long time ago I thought it might have been addressed. Unfortunately not. The result was that there was no privacy in the kitchen ...
Reviewed on 4 July 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
We had a slight beach view room with view of city. Clean and nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Room was spotless. Staff were very friendly and generous with vouchers when there was a bit of a room mix up.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Nova Kiama
Great as per previous stats. Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Look forward to staying again for a beach break.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff were brilliant. Very helpful, accommodating and extremely polite and thoughtful. The room was also faultless. 10/10
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oak Flats

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.

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

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

Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

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

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


