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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
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
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

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Top hotels in Lake Illawarra

Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lovely and clean Check in process very easyGreat communication
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
Very well setup house had everything we needed for the 7 of us plus doggy. Kids loved it.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour
It suited our purpose. Nice, clean, good enough location. We didnt bring cars with us .So street parking not a problem. GGooNoproblams
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Loved the location, right across from the beach, 3 dining options right on the beach and Pepes under the hotel, all have daily happy hours. The free bus is great if you want to go in town. The walks are beautiful. Its such a scenic pretty place.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Good location however can get noisy at night with the young ones driving n riding
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Harp Hotel
Nice rooms, friendly staff and great location for the Central CBD and beach. All in walking distance
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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

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

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

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

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 Australia's Industry World.

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Cathedral Rocks and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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