Tongarra Travel Guide
Wollongong
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 relaxing 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Tongarra
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Pros: Clean spacious rooms, great location. Cons: Unfriendly staff, and poor soundproofing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Nova Kiama
Lovely staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Gibraltar
Comfortable accommodation and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Everything works fine great place to stay right infront if the lake only steps away
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Five Islands Hotel
The room was in a quiet area, didn’t hear the shenanigans of the people in the hotel at all which was great. The bathroom was updated and clean. Unfortunately for us, the room had a strong smell of bleach which meant the fan had to be on 24/7 and the dust would stir as a result. The bed was a hard ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra
Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamberoo Action Park and Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk.
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.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
