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A great town. Good food, views, shopping and university.
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Where to stay in Wollongong
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
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.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$285 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$285
15 Mar - 16 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Nice hotel, rooms clean although a little dated
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$215 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$215
12 Mar - 13 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! (1,010 reviews)
Nice hotel in good location, very near beach and town centre.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$179 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$179
30 Mar - 31 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Wollongong
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,631 reviews)
The room was completely run down, carpet stained all furniture beaten up, bed had huge dips in it. The entire room was a disgrace. This is not a nice hotel and should be rated 2 star at best. I cannot believe Mantra leave it in their portfolio. The staff were wonderful and helpful but the hotel is ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
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! (1,965 reviews)
The appartment was great very clean everything I need was there will stay there again
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Wollongong Serviced Apartments
54 Kembla Street Wollongong NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
NZ$335
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
NZ$706
per adult
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
NZ$438
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
NZ$514
per adult
Reviews of Wollongong
4.2
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice clean safe place to stay
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Good eating, shopping, University and natural beauty.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
We'll be back!!!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Wonderful place to get away to for a few days. Heaps to do. We'll definitely be back!
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Walking to crown st to shopping centre to me the overall feeling wa how dirty all the buildings were
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- Visit Mount Keira
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