Tongarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

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.
Activities

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

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Our pick of the best Tongarra Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Made our wedding engagement a special experience
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
This is a very lovely hotel close to the beach, WIN stadium and Wollongong entertainment centre so if you are attending anything at those pleaces then staying here will top off the experience . We were syaying here for the darts and were pleasantly surprised to see alot of the players also stay ...
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Harp Hotel
My partner and I were kept awake until 2.00am with the excessively loud Karaoke and Music.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Five Islands Hotel
Always a nice clean stay, staff are lovely.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Nova Kiama
Great hotel and great location
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra

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 Port Kembla Golf Club and The Australian Motorlife Museum, 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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course.

Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Tongarra Travel Guide
- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Stadium
- Bendooley Estate Book Barn
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Centennial Vineyards
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Wollongong Hospital
- Nan Tien Temple
- Crown Street Mall
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Budderoo National Park
- Corbett Gardens
- Kendalls Beach
- Bombo Beach
- Destination Southern Highlands