Wollongong CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wollongong CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
Flagstaff Hill Fort
Check out the three-gun battery and take photos from a scenic vantage point at this heritage-listed military fortification, which was built to deter enemy ships in the 1890s.
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.
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 Wollongong CBD Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Spacious Room. Great ocean view. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Manager was really polite and friendly accesses accommodation when Wotif site mad 5 bookings and unable to cancel! Great venue clean rooms good breakfast and bar food happy hour great with snacks loved it! Helen
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Harp Hotel
Clean room. Noise was minimal.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Great location, surrounded by shopping, pubs and restaurants. On the weekends the car park across the road is free and we were lucky enough to get a park. Staff were so friendly and welcoming! The hotel itself feels a little tired but dressed up and styled well. Aircon was a bit clunky and old but ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club
Great golf resort, excellent views from the room, easy access to down town Wollongong. Didn't get a change to have a round at the golf course, definitely next time!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Australia's Industry World.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Wollongong CBD Travel Guide
- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- WIN Stadium
- Wollongong Hospital
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Crown Street Mall
- Flagstaff Hill Fort
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Blowhole
- Royal National Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Nan Tien Temple
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Budderoo National Park
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Kendalls Beach
- Stanwell Park Beach
