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Popular places to visit
North Wollongong Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, North Wollongong Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to North Wollongong. Stroll along this relaxing area's seaside, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Wollongong City Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Wollongong City Beach during your travels in Wollongong? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Wollongong Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Wollongong with a trip to Wollongong Harbor. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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.
Crown Street Mall
During your trip to Wollongong, you can do some window-shopping at Crown Street Mall. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not meet the animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals
Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lovely and clean Check in process very easyGreat communication
Reviewed on 30 October 2025
SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour
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Reviewed on 24 March 2025
Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
Very well setup house had everything we needed for the 7 of us plus doggy. Kids loved it.
Reviewed on 27 October 2025
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The room was amazing with an amazing view loved it so much
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
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Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Harp Hotel
Clean room, staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Lake Illawarra
Warilla
While Warilla might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Warilla Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour.
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
Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Albion Park
When in Albion Park, you can plan a visit to Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lake Illawarra
- North Wollongong Beach
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Wollongong City Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- Kiama Surf Beach
- University of Wollongong
- WIN Stadium
- Seven Mile Beach
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Wollongong Harbor
- Nan Tien Temple
- Wollongong Hospital
- Stuart Park
- Crown Street Mall
- Easts Beach
- Budderoo National Park
- Crooked River Winery
- Kendalls Beach
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Saddleback Mountain
- Bulli Beach
- Thirroul Beach
- Little Blow Hole
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Bombo Beach
- Warilla Beach
- Links Shell Cove Golf Course
- Kiama Leagues Club
