Tongarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Activities

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Our pick of the best Tongarra Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Excellent hotel all around, good food, great service, clean and comfy room.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Getting run down. Nice touch having a coffee machine but it doesn’t make up for the noise from other hotel guests.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean rooms and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Nova Kiama
The room is small and basic but clean. There is no view worth mentioning. No table and chairs - need to sit on bed to wathch TV. Limited facilities/space in reception area. Convenient location near train station, shops and sea. Overall value for money.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra

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 Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Jamberoo Action Park.

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 Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.

Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
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- Budderoo National Park
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- Visit Southern Highlands
- Visit Mount Keira
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