Lake Illawarra

Wollongong

Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.
Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Lake Illawarra

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Lake Illawarra NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Berageree ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
we absolutely loved our stay here. although the weather was terrible when we stayed so we couldn’t enjoy the pool, we were still well accommodated and didn’t go bored. the place is so well equipped which we were surprised about, you don’t get many places like that. our dogs loved it, there was so ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly.   Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Lake Illawarra NSW
The price is HK$1,651 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$1,651
HK$2,967 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews)
Lovely and clean Check in process very easyGreat communication

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is HK$974 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$974
HK$1,071 total
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,001 reviews)
Great location, good coffee, food, 24 hour reception, easy room service, nice clean rooms, good view, definitely staying here whenever I come to Wollongong. Left hotel at 4:30 in the morning and was able to get coffee and Breakfast!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 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 HK$1,206 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,206
HK$1,326 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
Side view of ocean but mainly a flat roof

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is HK$746 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$746
HK$820 total
29 Mar - 30 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! (608 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is HK$570 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
HK$570
HK$627 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (327 reviews)
Room was very nice, we were disappointed as the room was not serviced, when we booked this room it did state that the room would be serviced. So no excuse and we were not happy.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

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

Warilla
Windang Island, Wollongong

Windang

Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Windang
Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance,  Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia

Shellharbour

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

Shellharbour
Beautiful South Coast beach in Australia 🌊

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.

Shell Cove
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Dapto

The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
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


Lake Illawarra

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