Warilla 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 Warilla
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The rooms were clean and large. The reception and cleaning staff were super helpful and friendly. Breakfast had so many delicious options. Its location and access to the beach front is absolutely incredible. Thank you Novotel. We will stay with you again.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Stuff is very friendly
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Clean room and the shared bathroom is cleaned as well. Comes with big TV, a fridge and a few drinks and tea bags so really can't complain. Very nice stay, will come again next time
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Motel was in great location near town centre and railway. Staff were excellent helpful and friendly. Room was very clean modern and great price.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Good spot by the lake, but the huts were old and needing a lot of work. The beds were clean, but the rest of the place wasn’t the greatest.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean rooms, easy access for parking and is located in the centre of CBD
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Warilla
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
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.
Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
