Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

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I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
Just Enjoying an Awesome Autumn Sunset ☀️  Wollongong is about 82 kilometres (51 miles) south of Sydney. #goldenhour
Took a roadtrip down and checked it out. I really loved the dramatic contract between the misty mountains, apartment building, and the sunny ocean. Pretty neat place!
Wollongong Harbour is only a short drive from my home and on this particular afternoon I could see that something special was going to happen with the light. Short on time I quickly came down here to the Historic Lighthouse and watched the sky do unforgettable things. 
A great place to come with the family or friends for a walk and picnic :) #goldenhour

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Our pick of the best Wollongong CBD Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$280 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$280
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Great quality hotel with a very clean and comfortable room. The reception staff were extremely helpful and welcoming from check-in. The room was spotless, amenities were good quality, and everything felt well maintained. Breakfast was enjoyable with good food and, most importantly, great coffee. ...

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$221 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$221
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$176 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$176
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
Clean room Air-conditioning extremely noisy, but bonus was ability to open window

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$220 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$220
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,623 reviews)
Clean, spacious & quiet

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$262 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$262
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,959 reviews)
Comfortable room with good facilities.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$210 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$210
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (510 reviews)
Room is clean

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Harp Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD

Wollongong which includes general coastal views and a lighthouse

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.

North Wollongong
Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales, Australia

Fairy Meadow

Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.

Fairy Meadow
The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature

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 Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
Corrimal rock pools. Corrimal is about 1.5 hours southern of Sydney near Wollongong. Australian airforce plane flying over.
#beach, #corrimal, #Australia,  # Wollongong,  #raaf, #plane
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Corrimal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.

Corrimal
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Woonona

Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Woonona
Sandon Point

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Bulli


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