Title: Lake Illawarra Travel Guide: Best of Lake Illawarra, Wollongong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lake Illawarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Illawarra-Wollongong-Hotels.0-n553248634374343201-0.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)[Lake Illawarra Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Illawarra.d553248634374343201.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Illawarra Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Illawarra.d553248634374343201.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Illawarra Travel Guide ## Wollongong ![Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634374343201/0ff6f4fb-b268-4d4c-85fa-d5333c9ebe70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634374343201/0ff6f4fb-b268-4d4c-85fa-d5333c9ebe70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634374343201/b933de96-d564-48e5-994f-c75bacb9de0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Illawarra 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Lake Illawarra ![Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91073300/91073206/96092060_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive Lake Illawarra NSW £280 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (15 reviews) Lovely and clean Check in process very easyGreat communication Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=91073206&PinnedHotelID=91073206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) ![Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91690000/91685900/91685888/5a17d128_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly Lake Illawarra NSW Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Berageree ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) Yes, we enjoyed our stay. It would have been perfect if there is an ensuite in the Master bedroom because at the moment there is only one bathroom in the house. Thought there is a second toilet in the laundry, it is not convenient to use at the night time. Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=91685888&PinnedHotelID=91685888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=91685888&PinnedHotelID=91685888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) ![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 £123 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Nice clean room, great view, lovely staff, comfy beds and good breakfast Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=13368&PinnedHotelID=13368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £92 1 Mar - 2 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! (1,010 reviews) Great staff and facilities. Thanks guys Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3872770&PinnedHotelID=3872770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) ![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 £104 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (717 reviews) Staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable , we throughly enjoyed our visit Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=39542364&PinnedHotelID=39542364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) ![Lakeside Inn Illawarra ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34874900/34874836/6185727e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakeside Inn Illawarra 140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW £71 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 7/10 Good! (531 reviews) The room was spotless. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The room we were in and has been renovated. We had our dog with us and he was happily welcomed.We would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=34874836&PinnedHotelID=34874836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374343201) [See all 1,007 properties in Lake Illawarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634374343201) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Warilla.dx553248634374374113) ![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) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Shellharbour.dx6177350) ![Beautiful South Coast beach in Australia 🌊](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354335/f39d8896-924d-4d76-8784-48c7a3abd7d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shell Cove Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Shell-Cove.dx6354335) ![The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature](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) ![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) ### Albion Park While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamberoo Action Park and Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Albion-Park.dx6350611) --- --- - [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) # Lake Illawarra 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. 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