Shell Cove Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Lauren Abela

Popular places to visit

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The Farm

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at The Farm during your trip to Wollongong?

The Farm
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Wollongong City Beach

4.5/5(411 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.

Wollongong City Beach
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Nan Tien Temple

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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.

Nan Tien Temple
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Wollongong Harbor

4.5/5(201 reviews)

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.

Wollongong Harbor
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Crown Street Mall

4/5(169 reviews)

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.

Crown Street Mall
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Symbio Wildlife Park

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park

Activities

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2 Days Private Adventure Tour From Sydney to South Coast

NZ$1,594
Per adult
2 Days Private Adventure Tour From Sydney to South Coast
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Scuba Dive With Grey Nurse Sharks in Bushrangers Bay

NZ$317
Per adult
Scuba Dive With Grey Nurse Sharks in Bushrangers Bay
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure

NZ$27
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure
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Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$465
Per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

NZ$1,159
Per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
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Royal National Park Tour

NZ$880
Per adult
Royal National Park Tour
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Our pick of the best Shell Cove Hotel Deals

Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is NZ$153 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$153
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)
"Clean and convenient location. Friendly staff with free onsite parking. Walking distance to all main dining options and attractions in Kiama."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Nova Kiama
Entire Ocean View Shell Cove Mansion - Sleeps 16 guests 5 minute from the beach!
Entire Ocean View Shell Cove Mansion - Sleeps 16 guests 5 minute from the beach!
Shell Cove
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$1,863 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$1,863
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this vacation home in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Shellharbour South Beach and The ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Golf trip with the boys
"Lovely house- very spacious everything we needed and more we didn’t use"

Reviewed on 17 Apr. 2024

Entire Ocean View Shell Cove Mansion - Sleeps 16 guests 5 minute from the beach!
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$222 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$222
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Location and views excellent
"Great location and fabulous balconies overlooking the cliffs with easy access to the beach. Staff forgot to refill the coffee supplies during the stay though"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$214 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$214
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Our room was very spacious and comfortable. Lots of room for our daughters wheelchair. The only things i could winge about was that there was no microwave, the frige was leaking and the bathroom floor wasnt cleaned properly ... Other than that it was great."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$226 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$226
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,802 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable to stay. Stuff members were friendly"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO
Hotel TOTTO
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$177 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
NZ$177
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)
"Atmosphere in the evening"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel TOTTO
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove

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Shellharbour

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

Shellharbour
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Kiama Downs

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

Kiama Downs
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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.

Warilla
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Lake Illawarra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lake Illawarra and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Port Kembla Golf Club.

Lake Illawarra
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Windang

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Windang and you might want to plan a stop by Port Kembla Golf Club and Warilla Beach while you're in the area.

Windang
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Dapto

The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto

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