Balgownie Travel Guide
Wollongong
Popular places to visit

Wollongong City Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wollongong City Beach during your travels in Wollongong? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.

North Wollongong Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, North Wollongong Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to North Wollongong. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Nan Tien Temple
Nan Tien Temple is just one of the places to see in Wollongong, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Crown Street Mall
During your trip to Wollongong, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Crown Street Mall. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Wollongong Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Wollongong with a trip to Wollongong Harbor. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Balgownie

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Getting run down. Nice touch having a coffee machine but it doesn’t make up for the noise from other hotel guests.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Excellent location, easy check in, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Room was fantastic for what we paid, convenient and no issues getting a park (paid parking). Really convenient walking for food and drink and to WIN stadium. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience at this hotel. The room had an unpleasant smell, the fridge was not working, and the carpet was very dirty. The cabinets were outdated and the overall condition of the room did not feel clean. The air conditioner was located only in the hallway, ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Balgownie

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

North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.

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

Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

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

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