Thirroul Travel Guide
Wollongong
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Thirroul
Thirroul Beach Motel
Motel was well maintained with a king bed. Beach and restaurants were a short walk from the motel.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Cannot fault the staff nor the cleanliness. However at every turn there is an extra charge on top of the room fee...parking, tea, fresh towels, a lemon slice. And buffet breakfast was not worth $42 per person. Absolute wrought by management and the Accor group.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Comfy mattresses, fantastic buffet breakfast - good as any hotel, terrific location
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Rooms clean not one bit of dust parking bit full at times but the bar and staff was really good
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
Parking was good
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
No hot water the room was filthy and when I asked for refund they gave me 50 dollars credit like I was staying in a tent
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thirroul
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
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.
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.
