Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating
Wollongong showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Wollongong South Beach which includes a sunset and snow
Crown Street Mall showing a city
Wollongong which includes markets as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Wollongong

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Shellharbour

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

Shellharbour
Wollongong featuring outdoor art

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Wollongong CBD
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Thirroul

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

Thirroul
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Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove
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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.

Austinmer
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Bulli

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

Bulli
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$320 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$320
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$251 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
NZ$251
18 Dec - 19 Dec
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Lovely room and nice big bathroom

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is NZ$205 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$205
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (492 reviews)
Nice rooms, friendly staff and great location for the Central CBD and beach. All in walking distance

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Harp Hotel
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

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,602 reviews)
They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
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! (1,943 reviews)
Room was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and happy to assist. Overall, great property and would recommend for a short or long stay.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (559 reviews)
Great location, great value, clean, secure parking, large apartments

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
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.

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Reviews of Wollongong

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
182
5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
295
4 - Good 56%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
6
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A great town. Good food, views, shopping and university.

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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