Title: Koonawarra Travel Guide: Best of Koonawarra, Wollongong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Koonawarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Koonawarra-Wollongong-Hotels.0-n553248634374374107-0.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)[Koonawarra Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Koonawarra.d553248634374374107.Car-Hire-Guide)[Koonawarra Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Koonawarra.d553248634374374107.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Koonawarra Travel Guide ## Wollongong ## Visit Koonawarra Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Wollongong travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong.dx10427) --- ### Popular places to visit ![North Wollongong Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087035/e5393363-0e4a-45f7-89b5-0d1f553654ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Wollongong Beach 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 City 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 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 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215968/f4d182be-c083-43cf-948c-53679a02d683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Street Mall 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 Harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558085397/e82026b7-6d1f-428e-88cd-d563a151bef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wollongong Harbor 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) ![Sea Cliff Bridge on sunrise with moving traffic and dramatic beautiful sky and ocean shore on the background. The Bridge is part of NSW Grand Pacific scenic route; Shutterstock ID 475030345](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558565672/62f07757-132d-4a48-a2a4-b617becb7a52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sea Cliff Bridge 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sea-Cliff-Bridge-Clifton.d553248621558565672.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51277659/4654062d-fdf7-451c-943d-d0464c12d378.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour £34 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wicked-women-of-wollongong-walking-tour.a51277659.activity-details) ![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 £148 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-cliff-bridge.a1226392.activity-details) ![The perfect romantic date](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5183295/97657e19-6542-4f03-8747-5e9842d9c9a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Picnics in Bundeena £100 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-picnics-in-bundeena.a5183295.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 & with pick up & drop off £183 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/south-coast-private-tour-with-pick-up-drop-off.a49820733.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 £116 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-private-surf-lesson-experience-in-wollongong.a49078997.activity-details) ![From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/923046/03e5d98b-e473-4546-a256-77088f5c3ffd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach £184 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-sydney-tandem-skydive-experience-over-wollongong-beach.a923046.activity-details) [See all activities in Wollongong](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wollongong.d10427.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Koonawarra ![Sage Hotel Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3872800/3872770/f2307892_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sage Hotel Wollongong 60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW £89 3 May - 4 May 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! (1,000 reviews) Rooms Clean, Bathrooms are old looking tiles even tho these said newly renovated. The room door was extremely scratched up. Balcony old looking. Definitely won’t stay again unless really have to. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F05%2F2026&endDate=04%2F05%2F2026&selected=3872770&PinnedHotelID=3872770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374374107) ![Novotel Wollongong Northbeach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13400/13368/d01b416b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Wollongong Northbeach 2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW £140 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (1,003 reviews) I found it very expensive for what it was. Contacting the site was difficult and not even a bottle of fresh water to drink on arrival. Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=13368&PinnedHotelID=13368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374374107) ![Hotel TOTTO Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533514/f46c0a5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel TOTTO Wollongong 60 Market Street Wollongong NSW £78 22 Apr - 23 Apr 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! (610 reviews) Everything was amazing Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=1533514&PinnedHotelID=1533514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374374107) ![Five Islands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992400/71992321/57e355f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Five Islands Hotel 87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW £49 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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! (332 reviews) Clean, cheap room and shared bathrooms. But sound insulation was a bit lacking. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=71992321&PinnedHotelID=71992321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374374107) ![Nova Kiama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39550000/39542400/39542364/634b8fdd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nova Kiama 31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW £105 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (746 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff, Parking was good. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=39542364&PinnedHotelID=39542364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374374107) ![Lakeside Inn Illawarra ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34874900/34874836/86f3267f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Inn Illawarra 140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW £75 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (547 reviews) Needed a place to stay for the night. Our room was clean and had good facilities. The staff were friendly. The restaurant on site was also very convenient. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=34874836&PinnedHotelID=34874836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374374107) [See all 967 properties in Koonawarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248634374374107) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Dapto.dx6343707) ![Lake Illawarra](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634374343201/0ff6f4fb-b268-4d4c-85fa-d5333c9ebe70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lake Illawarra While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Lake-Illawarra.dx553248634374343201) ![Windang Island, Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177802/70ace61b-a875-47f3-8877-938fd51730f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Windang Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Windang.dx177802) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Warilla If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Warilla.dx553248634374374113) ![Port Kembla](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354576/46de6180-ea97-43fe-aba4-c1703885e0c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Port-Kembla.dx6354576) ![Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance, Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6177350/403f917b-f3f7-4573-9e0a-654eec02ce75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shellharbour Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach. 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