Shellharbour Travel Guide

Wollongong

Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance, Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia
Windang Island is a prominent coastal feature located at the entrance to Lake Illawarra, just south of Wollongong on the Illawarra coastline. The island divides Warilla and Windang beaches.

Popular places to visit

Wollongong South Beach featuring rocky coastline and a beach

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.

Wollongong City Beach
Wollongong North Beach which includes a sandy beach, a city and a hotel

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Wollongong showing a sandy beach, boating and a city

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.

Wollongong Harbor
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

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.

Crown Street Mall
Sea Cliff Bridge on sunrise with moving traffic and dramatic beautiful sky and ocean shore on the background. The Bridge is part of NSW Grand Pacific scenic route; Shutterstock ID 475030345

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.

Sea Cliff Bridge

Top hotels in Shellharbour

NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 John Street Shellharbour NSW
The price is 3.089.594 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
3.089.594 ₫
3.398.553 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shellharbour South Beach and Shellharbour Marina ...
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort

3.5 out of 5
400 Shellharbour Road Shellharbour NSW
The price is 2.852.568 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.852.568 ₫
3.137.825 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (422 reviews)
It was a great place to stay - room was clean, place was quiet - everything was great

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Shellharbour Resort
Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel

4 out of 5
28 Mary Street Shellharbour NSW
The price is 3.509.376 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
3.509.376 ₫
3.860.314 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
Air conditioning was working fine the room was clean.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Shellharbour Village Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 3.439.692 ₫ per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
3.439.692 ₫
3.783.661 ₫ total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great location, good coffee, food, 24 hour reception, easy room service, nice clean rooms, good view, definitely staying here whenever I come to Wollongong. Left hotel at 4:30 in the morning and was able to get coffee and Breakfast!

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is 4.013.114 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
4.013.114 ₫
4.414.425 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Side view of ocean but mainly a flat roof

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.505.254 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.505.254 ₫
2.755.779 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (610 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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Other neighbourhoods around Shellharbour

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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.

Shell Cove
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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.

Warilla
Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.

Lake Illawarra

While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.

Lake Illawarra
End of the rainbow appears to be sprouting from our home in the distance!! One can only hope !! ;))))

Minnamurra

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

Minnamurra
Windang Island, Wollongong

Windang

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

Windang
North end Jones Beach rain threatening and blowing a gale

Kiama Downs

If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.

Kiama Downs

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