Macquarie Pass Travel Guide
Wollongong
Visit Macquarie Pass
Popular places to visit
Macquarie Pass National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Macquarie Pass
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Nice clean room, great view, lovely staff, comfy beds and good breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Nova Kiama
Very clean in the rooms, staff were friendly and obliging (re late checkout). Great location.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff are great, room is small but clean and comfortable. However, the so-called "high speed WiFi" is just not up to spec. This is my second stay at this hotel, but I'm inclined to pay just a little extra to stay elsewhere - where the WiFi works properly, so I don't need to hotspot from my ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Everything was beautiful good staff nice and clean. Only one thing was there was a noise in my room. I don’t know what was it? I think it was the fridge.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie Pass
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and North Beach.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Cathedral Rocks and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks and Jones Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
