Macquarie Pass Travel Guide
Wollongong



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Popular places to visit

Macquarie Pass National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.

North Wollongong Beach
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.

Wollongong City Beach
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.

Nan Tien Temple
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Wollongong Harbor
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
Top hotels in Macquarie Pass

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, clean rooms with great ocean views
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great stay, friendly staff and easy check in. Close to everything.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff is genuinely kind
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Clean, spacious & quiet
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Good
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Park Ridge Retreat
clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie Pass

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.

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

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.

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks and Jones Beach are top sights worth seeing.
