Stanwell Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance! #LifeAtExpedia #beach
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance! #LifeAtExpedia #beach
View from Bald Hill Lookout of Stanwell Park in New South Wales, Australia. #BeachTips #LikeALocal #AboveItAll #GreatOutdoors Photo
Getting ready for landing after a long flight! What's better than flying like a bird in the sky? Don't worry if you have never hang glide before. A professional glider will be controlling the glide and all you have to do is to run at full speed, jump off the cliff (?!) and enjoy the flight. If you are lucky like me, you get to take control for a while too. #LifeAtExpedia #beach #hanggliding
Third time lucky...Mother Nature finally let us fly. Daunting when you get to almost the edge, until the wind picks you up and you get sidetracked from your nerves with the bird's eye view of the place.

Popular places to visit

Wollongong North Beach which includes a city, a hotel and a sandy beach

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Wollongong South Beach showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

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.

Wollongong City Beach
Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Sea Cliff Bridge on sunrise with moving traffic and dramatic beautiful sky and ocean shore on the background. The Bridge is part of NSW Grand Pacific scenic route; Shutterstock ID 475030345

Sea Cliff Bridge

You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Sea Cliff Bridge
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

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.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating

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.

Wollongong Harbor

Activities

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

NZ$328
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

NZ$222
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

NZ$500
per adult
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

NZ$694
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

NZ$430
per adult
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$505
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Our pick of the best Stanwell Park Hotel Deals

Lilly Pilly Arthouse– Stay 3 Pay 2

Lilly Pilly Arthouse– Stay 3 Pay 2

Stanwell Park NSW
The price is NZ$1,432 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$1,432
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities and a picnic area. Popular attractions Stanwell Park Beach and Bald Hill Lookout ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
welcoming host, great details throughout the house and a great location

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Lilly Pilly Arthouse– Stay 3 Pay 2
Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest

Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest

Stanwell Park NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stanwell Park Beach and Bald Hill Lookout ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (69 reviews)
Awesome location

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest
Beach to Bush, is a private one bedroom apartment with off street parking .

Beach to Bush, is a private one bedroom apartment with off street parking .

Stanwell Park NSW
Stay at this apartment in Wollongong. Popular attractions Stanwell Park Beach and Bald Hill Lookout are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
Great place to stay. The host was very helpful and very quick to get back to my questions & communication.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

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Beach to Bush, is a private one bedroom apartment with off street parking .
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$280 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$280
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Great quality hotel with a very clean and comfortable room. The reception staff were extremely helpful and welcoming from check-in. The room was spotless, amenities were good quality, and everything felt well maintained. Breakfast was enjoyable with good food and, most importantly, great coffee. ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$221 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$221
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$176 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$176
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
Clean room Air-conditioning extremely noisy, but bonus was ability to open window

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Stanwell Park

Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
Mt. Mitchell Lookout- Stanwell Park ☀️

Wombarra

Travellers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wombarra
This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.

Coledale

While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Coledale
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Austinmer
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
Sandon Point

Bulli

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

Bulli

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