Coledale Travel Guide

Wollongong

A sunset over the ocean with a gradient of pink and purple hues in the sky and a calm sea.
A rocky shoreline with green moss and waves crashing onto the sand.
A large rock in the foreground with a dramatic sunset in the background.

Stay near popular Coledale attractions

Sharky Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharky Beach during your trip to Wollongong?
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Things to do

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

£32
per adult
Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour
Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

£74
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
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
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Top hotels in Coledale

'Rockpool' - Amazing Ocean Views w/ Direct Beach Access

'Rockpool' - Amazing Ocean Views w/ Direct Beach Access

Coledale NSW
Stay at this beach holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Coledale Beach and Wombarra Sculpture Garden ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"Perfect location, well equipped and very smooth booking process. We loved our stay (particularly the view…..) and would love to come back one day."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

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'Rockpool' - Amazing Ocean Views w/ Direct Beach Access
Getawayz NSW - 'Drift' - Absolute Beachfront at Coledale w/ Panoramic Views & Multiple Living Zones

Getawayz NSW - 'Drift' - Absolute Beachfront at Coledale w/ Panoramic Views & Multiple Living Zones

Coledale NSW
Stay at this holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coledale Beach and Wombarra Sculpture Garden ...
9/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews)
"Our group of 13 enjoyed our stay for 2 nights 3 days. Great location with a scenic beach view and a large dining and lounge space for our group. We went during Winter so it was very cold for those sleeping on the bottom level. But aside from that, it was a really nice stay! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

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Getawayz NSW - 'Drift' - Absolute Beachfront at Coledale w/ Panoramic Views & Multiple Living Zones
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 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£121
13 Sept - 14 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)
"The public areas were really cold."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is £72 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£72
6 Sept - 7 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and easy stay with lots of shops, eateries around."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is £88 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£88
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £53 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
£53
4 Sept - 5 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! (373 reviews)
"The room was simple but very clean with a comfortable bed and a good bathroom. Bistro and bars downstairs."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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Where to stay in Coledale

Find the best Coledale 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 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.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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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.

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