Stanwell Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stanwell Park
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.
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
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Our pick of the best Stanwell Park Hotel Deals
Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest
Easy walk to beach and cafes. No meals prepared or consumed. Beds clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Lilly Pilly Arthouse– Stay 3 Pay 2
welcoming host, great details throughout the house and a great location
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The staff was great. Hotel is in the perfect locations. There were kids Christmas activities which was amazing. The downside is the parking. Too narrow and too low in height. The car was scratched even while opening the boot which managed to hit the low roof.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Front desk staff went above and beyond with service. Rooms were clean and spacious, great choices for breakfast and good location. Loved the still and sparkling water on tap in the reception area.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Quest Cronulla Beach
It was perfect everything was close parking, shops and very clean....would go again loved it❤️
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stanwell Park
Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Helensburgh
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Helensburgh. You might want to make time for a stop at Symbio Wildlife Park or Royal National Park.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
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.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
