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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.

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.

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.
Activities

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

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

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Our pick of the best Shell Cove Hotel Deals

The Boathouse/ Luxury Home/4mins walk Marina/Shops
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Nova Kiama
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove

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

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

Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.

Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.

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

Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.