Title: Darkes Forest Travel Guide: Best of Darkes Forest, Wollongong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Darkes Forest](https://expedia.co.uk/Darkes-Forest-Wollongong-Hotels.0-n553248634380774391-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Wollongong](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wollongong.d10427.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wollongong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wollongong.d10427.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Darkes Forest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Darkes-Forest.d553248634380774391.Car-Hire-Guide)[Darkes Forest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Darkes-Forest.d553248634380774391.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Darkes Forest Travel Guide ## Wollongong ## Visit Darkes Forest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wollongong travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong.dx10427) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Wollongong North Beach which includes a sandy beach, a city and a hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087035/e5393363-0e4a-45f7-89b5-0d1f553654ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Wollongong Beach 4.5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Wollongong-Beach-North-Wollongong.d6087035.Attraction) ![Wollongong South Beach featuring rocky coastline and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087033/dbcb4c27-9878-45c0-b25f-a6ca5c062530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wollongong City Beach 4/5(6 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-City-Beach-Port-Kembla.d6087033.Attraction) ![Nan Tien Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087025/8c602a77-bbe0-41e9-afd3-f481b10e3c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nan Tien Temple 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nan-Tien-Temple-Berkeley.d6087025.Attraction) ![Crown Street Mall featuring shopping](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215968/f4d182be-c083-43cf-948c-53679a02d683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Street Mall 4/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Street-Mall-Wollongong-CBD.d6215968.Attraction) ![Wollongong showing a sandy beach, boating and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558085397/e82026b7-6d1f-428e-88cd-d563a151bef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wollongong Harbor 4/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Harbor-Wollongong-CBD.d553248621558085397.Attraction) ![@destinationnsw @visitnsw @karunurak Meet Milli, The most adorable wombat ever ! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353909/5e309ec6-f012-4af4-9aae-ed1738044273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Symbio Wildlife Park 4/5(1 review) Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Symbio-Wildlife-Park-Helensburgh.d553248621526966411.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Walk the Sea Cliff bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1226392/0f8a0a0b-c15f-4b09-8de0-6a4225807f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group £145 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-cliff-bridge.a1226392.activity-details) ![2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49078997/4b8cf45b-2e42-443e-987e-dc7244827e26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong £113 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-private-surf-lesson-experience-in-wollongong.a49078997.activity-details) ![South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49820733/5089d1cc-eec5-460f-bdcc-336fc330547f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc £189 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/south-coast-private-tour-royal-national-park-inc.a49820733.activity-details) ![Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46957331/5ceb884a-53e0-460c-88a9-78f01e323518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft £220 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tandem-skydive-shellharbour-beach-15.a46957331.activity-details) ![Walking to Marley Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46713247/fd082009-1648-43d3-b20b-b49b46b4c1e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo £222 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-private-tour-inc-the-royal-national-park-and-symbio-zoo.a46713247.activity-details) ![Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49861964/983f736b-82f6-4a33-99a5-1ae026a70dee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off £305 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jervis-bay-private-tour-pick-up-drop-off.a49861964.activity-details) [See all activities in Wollongong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wollongong.d10427.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Darkes Forest ![Novotel Wollongong Northbeach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13400/13368/fd2adde2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Wollongong Northbeach 2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW £126 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) I Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=13368&PinnedHotelID=13368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380774391) ![Sage Hotel Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3872800/3872770/4f5f8677_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sage Hotel Wollongong 60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW £85 12 Mar - 13 Mar 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) Sage Hotel is excellent and has everything you want in a nice hotel. Good location.Clean well appointed rooms. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious breakfast buffet. It was a great stay. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=3872770&PinnedHotelID=3872770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380774391) ![Hotel TOTTO Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533514/37867a63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel TOTTO Wollongong 60 Market Street Wollongong NSW Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £78 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (599 reviews) Clean rooms and lovely staff. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=1533514&PinnedHotelID=1533514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380774391) ![Meriton Suites Liverpool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94630800/94630726/35470603_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Liverpool 167 Northumberland St Liverpool NSW £92 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Westfield Liverpool and Warwick ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews) Was a good stay in all aspects. Staff very respectful and helpful. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=94630726&PinnedHotelID=94630726&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380774391) ![Rydges Cronulla Beachside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43700/43677/6c8a75e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Cronulla Beachside 20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW £122 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (967 reviews) Great location Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=43677&PinnedHotelID=43677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380774391) ![Maclin Lodge Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7490000/7480100/7480008/f4e45837_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maclin Lodge Motel 38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW £74 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) I enjoyed my stay Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=7480008&PinnedHotelID=7480008&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634380774391) [See all 558 properties in Darkes Forest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634380774391) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248634380774391) ## Check Darkes Forest hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25)[24 Feb - 25 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634380774391&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Darkes Forest ![Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346652/3dd01101-54ac-4e7a-b9dc-82ea83a2f1d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stanwell Tops Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Stanwell-Tops.dx6346652) ![Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance! #LifeAtExpedia #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000401239/61f5ab41-643f-4d67-bb0e-bec87f47d666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stanwell Park While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Stanwell-Park.dx3000401239) ![This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10427/9c34f0a5-52d6-4556-816e-c7e04cc3fbe4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coledale While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Coledale.dx553248634380775354) ![Shutterstock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000358770/38a269a9-35f9-4ffb-aa70-755f757e8237.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Austinmer.dx3000358770) ![Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000404070/1ebee2ee-747f-4d4e-a808-dd093edfb2d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Thirroul If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Thirroul.dx3000404070) ![Sandon Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342348/3cb8b02b-8685-428d-8c31-ffbdc9cbbfa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bulli Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Bulli.dx6342348) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Darkes Forest Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app