Port Kembla Travel Guide

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and dense green vegetation.
A person standing on rocky terrain by the sea during sunset.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks during sunset.
A lifebuoy on a rocky shore with a purple sky.
A coastal landscape with a grassy foreground, dense trees, and a view of the ocean under a partly cloudy sky.

Stay near popular Port Kembla attractions

Wollongong City Beach

9.0/10 (1,703 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.
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Activities

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

NZ$73
per adult
Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)

NZ$485
per adult
Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

NZ$342
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

NZ$789
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Incredible black lava rock formations

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

NZ$913
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$526
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Our pick of the best Port Kembla Hotel Deals

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is NZ$178 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$178
23 July - 24 July
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! (787 reviews)
"I give full mark as the hotel is in an excellent location, friendly staff, always smile and give warm welcome. Car park is secured. Some facilities need to be improved, bath door is difficult to lock, the room is too hot and unable to adjust the room temperature. Overall is good experience in ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Nova Kiama
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$215 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$215
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean rooms Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv."

Reviewed on 13 July 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$335 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$335
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Room was pun not intended roomy, simple yet stylish bathroom, room was soundproof and the view was amazing. Staff were welcoming and checking in and out were efficient."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is NZ$112 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$112
20 July - 21 July
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! (363 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$174 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$174
23 July - 24 July
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! (547 reviews)
"Everything was great. I have no complaints. Thanks"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Harp Hotel
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$192
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location and price for overnight stay"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Port Kembla

Find the best Port Kembla areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Port Kembla
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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 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 Grevillea Park.

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 The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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