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Visiting Wollongong

Travellers to Wollongong give high marks for the beaches, shopping and top-notch restaurants. Scenic and welcoming, this city also attracts tourists with its cafes. Top sights in the city include Wollongong City Beach and North Wollongong Beach.

• There are 25 hotels and other accommodation options in Wollongong
• The closest major airport is in Wollongong, NSW (WOL-Illawarra Regional), 11.2 mi (18 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.), 37.1 mi (59.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Wollongong

Cultural venues in the city include Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Illawarra Museum and Wollongong City Gallery. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the beaches and such places to visit as Wollongong City Beach and North Wollongong Beach. Shopping is a favourite activity, so consider an excursion to Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Fish Market.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 25 hotels and other lodging options to select from in Wollongong. Below are top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Sage Hotel Wollongong - With a stay at this 4-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its bar and beach locale.
• Best Western City Sands - Wollongong Golf Club - Our customers like the overall value and comfortable, quiet rooms at this motel. With a stay at this 4-star motel, guests can enjoy access to a golf course and a restaurant, along with a private balcony.
• Downtown Motel - Amenities at this 2.5-star motel include free parking and a private balcony. Expedia customers like its beach locale and clean, comfortable rooms.

Top places to visit in the area include Jamberoo Action Park, 14.8 mi/23.9 km from the heart of the city, and Symbio Wildlife Park, which is 15.8 mi/25.5 km away.

Getting around Wollongong

To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Wollongong Station. Wollongong might not have many public transport options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Wollongong

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 26°C during the day and 16°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 23°C, whilst the average at night is 8°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 20°C with night-time averages of 8°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 25°C and night-time averages of 12°C
• Wollongong gets about 1188 millimetres of rain per year
• Usually January and February are the hottest months with an average of 25°C, whereas July and June are often coldest, averaging 8°C