Lake Illawarra Travel Guide
Wollongong
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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
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.
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.
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
Too expensive. Not much things in the room, had to pay for parking as well.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Comfy mattresses, fantastic buffet breakfast - good as any hotel, terrific location
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Clean room and the shared bathroom is cleaned as well. Comes with big TV, a fridge and a few drinks and tea bags so really can't complain. Very nice stay, will come again next time
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Motel was in great location near town centre and railway. Staff were excellent helpful and friendly. Room was very clean modern and great price.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
No hot water the room was filthy and when I asked for refund they gave me 50 dollars credit like I was staying in a tent
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean rooms, easy access for parking and is located in the centre of CBD
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
