Clifton Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal highway with cliffs and ocean waves.
A coastal bridge with clear turquoise waters and rocky terrain.
A coastal highway curving along a cliffside, with clear blue waters and rocky terrain.
An aerial view of a coastal road with a bridge spanning a rocky shoreline and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.

Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Sea Cliff Bridge

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

£120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

£148
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong

Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong

£87
per adult
Sydney South Coast Day Tour Wildlife, Kiama Blowhole, Gerringong
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong

2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong

£116
per traveller
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

£228
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

£207
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
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Top hotels in Clifton

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is £72 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£72
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff and the room were very good. The only complaint that I would have during my stay is regarding the wifi, which did not work effectively in my room and meant &that you couldn’t watch the television. Also, I would note that the walls are very thin."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is £92 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£92
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is £121 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£121
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great room with balcony and ocean view. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Plus we love a buffet breakfast! Will be back."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is £111 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£111
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
"Loved our room and right next to the pool and sauna. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is £90 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£90
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is £52 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£52
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (374 reviews)
"The place was well set up. it was clean and tidy. Staff were very polite and helpful. Only the car park was too small. Patrons and visitors vehicles parked at the busy times can be an issue- too crowded. Otherwise all! thankyou EH"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

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

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
Photo by Lauren Abela
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

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