North Wollongong Travel Guide
Wollongong
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Popular places to visit
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.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in North Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Pros: Clean spacious rooms, great location. Cons: Unfriendly staff, and poor soundproofing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
We had a larger, accessible room which was clean & comfortable. We had a kitchenette (but didn’t use it) - though there was no table and chairs (apart from a working bench under the TV. We had a very small balcony which you could open the room up with. There is onsite underground parking - some spots ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
If your looking for a 1 nite pass thru stay then this hotel meets those needs very well but not for a weekend stay as rooms are very very basic no wardrobe you hang your clothes on the wall. It was very clean staff were nice
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Nice clean place to stay. A bit far from restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Wollongong
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
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 Australia's Industry World.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
