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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Shell Cove
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The service! We missed housekeeping
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
The staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Nova Kiama
Great as per previous stats. Great location and friendly, helpful staff. Look forward to staying again for a beach break.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff were brilliant. Very helpful, accommodating and extremely polite and thoughtful. The room was also faultless. 10/10
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
We headed down to Windang to relax before Christmas. I originally booked a jacuzzi room but upon arrival wanted to change to a lake view cabin. This was no problem. Dallas running the restaurant was particularly welcoming. It’s pretty basic but exactly what I needed and a short drive drive from Sydney. ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Harp Hotel
We had a great stay at the Harp. Considering it is above a bar, it was relatively quiet. It is in a prime location and the room was great. Exactly what you need for a motel stay.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
