Illawarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Illawarra
Where to stay in Illawarra
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Large rooms, great location and fun bar area/pool. Staff were also terrific!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great place and location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean, smooth self check-in and check-out. staff very friendly and polite.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Mantra Wollongong
Clean, spacious & quiet
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Great big rooms and friendly and helpfull staff, also super central location
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Headlands Austinmer Beach
The young lady who check us in was wonderful from the moment i called about parking to the moment we checked in she greeted us with so much warmth. Workers like this are rare she definitely should get a pay rise
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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.
Kiama Blowhole
Explore the great outdoors at Kiama Blowhole, a lovely green space in Kiama. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
Enjoy an outing to Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk during your stay in Knights Hill. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
- Jamberoo Action Park
- University of Wollongong
- Kiama Blowhole
- Wollongong Harbor
- Crown Street Mall
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Budderoo National Park
- Stuart Park
- Easts Beach
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Crooked River Winery
- Kendalls Beach
- Flagstaff Hill Fort
- Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Golf Club
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Little Blow Hole
- Kiama Leagues Club
