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

Shellharbour Resort

Shellharbour Resort

3.5 out of 5
400 Shellharbour Road Shellharbour NSW
The price is 3.193.869 ₫ per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
3.193.869 ₫
3.513.256 ₫ total
14 Apr - 15 Apr
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! (423 reviews)
It’s was good

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Shellharbour Resort
Shellharbour Village Motel

Shellharbour Village Motel

4 out of 5
28 Mary Street Shellharbour NSW
The price is 3.533.863 ₫ per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
3.533.863 ₫
3.887.249 ₫ total
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (309 reviews)
Was good and pleasant

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Shellharbour Village Motel
NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

NRMA Shellharbour Beachside Holiday Park

3 out of 5
1 John Street Shellharbour NSW
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
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.876.125 ₫ per night from 12 May to 13 May
2.876.125 ₫
3.163.737 ₫ total
12 May - 13 May
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! (1,016 reviews)
Pool was not heated as described. Side beach view and stadium. Quiet area.

Reviewed on 13 Apr 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 4.379.285 ₫ per night from 14 May to 15 May
4.379.285 ₫
4.817.213 ₫ total
14 May - 15 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
Amazing breakfast. Very fresh. Breakfast chefs were working overtime, they were amazing, didn’t stop ! Lovely start, super helpful and kind staff. Would definitely return

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.544.381 ₫ per night from 6 May to 7 May
2.544.381 ₫
2.798.819 ₫ total
6 May - 7 May
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! (613 reviews)
The showers were not clean. The power point in one of the rooms didn’t work. The was poor reception on the television

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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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 Stocklands Shellharbour.

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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