Visit Lake Illawarra
Popular places to visit
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 family-friendly area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Nan Tien Temple
Learn about the local history of Wollongong when you spend time at Nan Tien Temple. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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
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.
Top hotels in Lake Illawarra
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Nova Kiama
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Headlands Austinmer Beach
Reviewed on 27 Aug 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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course 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 Breakwater Battery.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Kiama Blowhole
- University of Wollongong
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Seven Mile Beach
- Crown Street Mall
- Wollongong Harbor
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Budderoo National Park
- Kendalls Beach
- Easts Beach
- Stuart Park
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Little Blow Hole
- Links Shell Cove Golf Course
- Crooked River Winery