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
Dramatic sky over a wooden jetty on Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour Area, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Killalea Beach and Coastline, New South Wales
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


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 2.938.771 ₫ per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
2.938.771 ₫
3.232.648 ₫ total
18 Jun - 19 Jun
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! (82 reviews)
"Great location, good amenities and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park
Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort

3.5 out of 5
400 Shellharbour Road Shellharbour NSW
The price is 2.871.734 ₫ per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
2.871.734 ₫
3.158.907 ₫ total
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (425 reviews)
"Great place, great steaks!"

Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Shellharbour Resort
Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel

4 out of 5
28 Mary Street Shellharbour NSW
The price is 3.583.067 ₫ per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
3.583.067 ₫
3.941.374 ₫ total
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (313 reviews)
"The staff were very welcoming which was great to experience and we actually felt welcomed. The room was clean which was even more amazing after the previous accommodation we had been in for our little holiday. The bathroom did look a bit run down but we also don't expect the bathroom to look like ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Shellharbour Village Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.923.303 ₫ per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
2.923.303 ₫
3.215.633 ₫ total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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)
"Stayed for 2 nights. Friendly, quick and easy check in. Hotel is in a great location - easy walking distance to the beach and also into the city center. Room was a good size, well appointed and clean. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.549.635 ₫ per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
2.549.635 ₫
2.804.599 ₫ total
16 Jun - 17 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (771 reviews)
"Great location to walk around Kiama, lively and lovely staff. Great coffee shop/VW in the lobby. Will return."

Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Nova Kiama
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is 2.598.493 ₫ per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
2.598.493 ₫
2.858.342 ₫ total
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (583 reviews)
"Room was clean and what we wanted. It had plenty of room kitchen facilities and bathroom amenities. Aircon that worked well. The staff were helpful and polite."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
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Other neighbourhoods around Shellharbour

Shell Cove

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
Lake Illawarra

Lake Illawarra

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

Lake Illawarra
Minnamurra

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
Kiama Downs

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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