5/5 - Excellent
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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.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$284 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$284
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Ac needed maintanance and staff took 3 phone calls and 4 hrs later to bring up the baby bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
140-146 Windang Rd, Windang, NSW
The price is NZ$162 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$162
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (482 reviews)
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Harp Hotel
124 Corrimal Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$181 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$181
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (465 reviews)
The room was in good condition and the cleaning staff was friendly and helpful. It was loud, despite the ear plugs they provide. They were not joking about that part.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,594 reviews)
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
Headlands Austinmer Beach
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews)
Spacious and clean room, some nice touches to give it a premium feel
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,935 reviews)
Super unit in a great location, walkable to beach, restaurants and stores. Free bottle of wine was a bonus!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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
North Wollongong Beach
4.5/5(316 reviews)
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
4.5/5(411 reviews)
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
4.5/5(90 reviews)
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.
Symbio Wildlife Park
4.5/5(41 reviews)
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Crown Street Mall
4/5(169 reviews)
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
4.5/5(201 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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
NZ$319
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
NZ$490
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
NZ$1,356
per adult
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
NZ$1,612
per traveller
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
- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- WIN Stadium
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Wollongong Hospital
- Nan Tien Temple
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Crown Street Mall
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Bald Hill Lookout
- Stanwell Park Beach
- Port Kembla Golf Club
- Fairy Meadow Beach Park
- Calderwood Valley Golf Course
- Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium
