Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Wollongong

I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
Just Enjoying an Awesome Autumn Sunset ☀️ Wollongong is about 82 kilometres (51 miles) south of Sydney. #goldenhour
Took a roadtrip down and checked it out. I really loved the dramatic contract between the misty mountains, apartment building, and the sunny ocean. Pretty neat place!
Wollongong Harbour is only a short drive from my home and on this particular afternoon I could see that something special was going to happen with the light. Short on time I quickly came down here to the Historic Lighthouse and watched the sky do unforgettable things. A great place to come with the family or friends for a walk and picnic :) #goldenhour

Popular places to visit

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
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
Flagstaff Hill Fort featuring heritage elements and a lighthouse

Flagstaff Hill Fort

Learn about the local history of Wollongong when you spend time at Flagstaff Hill Fort. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Flagstaff Hill Fort
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 family-friendly area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

North Wollongong Beach
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
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

Top hotels in Wollongong CBD

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is 3.950.455 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
3.950.455 ₫
4.345.500 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Room was spotless, staff was very accommodating

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.811.600 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.811.600 ₫
3.092.760 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (1,010 reviews)
Great staff and facilities. Thanks guys

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.479.365 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.479.365 ₫
2.727.301 ₫ total
1 Mar - 2 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (585 reviews)
Clean and well maintained. Enjoyed the visit.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is 3.454.582 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
3.454.582 ₫
3.800.040 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,621 reviews)
Clean, spacious & quiet

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 3.704.171 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
3.704.171 ₫
4.074.588 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,957 reviews)
Comfortable room with good facilities.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is 2.796.724 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.796.724 ₫
3.076.396 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Quick check in, location being in a quiet street and close to central Wollongong, and room was clean and very comfortable.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD

Wollongong which includes general coastal views and a lighthouse

North Wollongong

North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.

North Wollongong
The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
Corrimal rock pools. Corrimal is about 1.5 hours southern of Sydney near Wollongong. Australian airforce plane flying over. #beach, #corrimal, #Australia, # Wollongong, #raaf, #plane www.wyldfamilytravel.com

Corrimal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.

Corrimal
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Woonona

Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Woonona
Sandon Point

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Bulli
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

Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

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