Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.
A lighthouse at sunset with a vibrant orange sky.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, buildings, and boats.
A coastal landscape with a rocky breakwater, ocean waves, and a lighthouse.
A lighthouse at sunset with a colorful sky.

Stay near popular Wollongong CBD attractions

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.

Wollongong Harbor

8.8/10 (238 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

NZ$73
per adult
Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

NZ$342
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)

NZ$485
per adult
Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

NZ$789
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Incredible black lava rock formations

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

NZ$913
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

NZ$526
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Our pick of the best Wollongong CBD Hotel Deals

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$228 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$228
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean rooms Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$337 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$337
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was pun not intended roomy, simple yet stylish bathroom, room was soundproof and the view was amazing. Staff were welcoming and checking in and out were efficient."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$156 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$156
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (547 reviews)
"Everything was great. I have no complaints. Thanks"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Harp Hotel
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$182 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$182
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location and price for overnight stay"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$216 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$216
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (650 reviews)
"Very clean , staff were very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$270 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$270
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,997 reviews)
"The room was as described and the bed very comfortable, a definite highlight. No restaurant or cafe on site but many options nearby."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
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Our guide on where to stay in Wollongong CBD

Find the best Wollongong CBD areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of hills and residential buildings.

Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

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