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.
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.
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
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Our pick of the best Tongarra Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Good family destination Across from the beach Great service
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff. Convenient location not far from Win Stadium, Jasmine Rice Thai Restaurant, and the Entertainment Centre. Also super handy if you’re doing the Wollongong Marathon. Would come back
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Nice clean place to stay. A bit far from restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Motel was in great location near town centre and railway. Staff were excellent helpful and friendly. Room was very clean modern and great price.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Gibraltar
Breakfast was a small buffet but everything was delicious. The staff in the restaurant were lovely, however they didn’t mention that everytime we asked for a coffee thinking it was part of the buffet breakfast that there were additional charges. The executive room itself was clean and had a beautiful ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Place was small tidy enough but aged and worn. We didn’t get the lakeside cabin I booked. But for a low budget quick option it was okay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Jamberoo Action Park and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
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 Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to The Farm and Kiama Leagues Club, 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 Stocklands Shellharbour.
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
- Calderwood Valley Golf Course
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Minnamurra Falls
- Visit Southern Highlands
- Visit Mount Keira
- Visit Illawarra
- Visit Dapto
- Visit Kembla Grange
- Visit North Wollongong
- Visit Glenquarry
- Visit Albion Park
- Visit Fitzroy Falls
- Visit Keiraville
- Visit Bowral
- Visit Carrington Falls
- Visit Albion Park Rail
- Visit Gerringong
- Visit Croom
- Visit Port Kembla
- Visit Windang
- Visit Jamberoo
- Visit Saddleback Mountain
- Visit Berkeley
- Visit Kiama
- Visit Kangaroo Valley
- Visit Wildes Meadow
- Visit Primbee
- Visit Cordeaux
- Visit Mount Murray
- Visit Unanderra
- Visit Shellharbour
- Visit Bombo
- Visit Shell Cove
