Maddens Plains Travel Guide
Wollongong



Visit Maddens Plains
Popular places to visit

Bulli Lookout
You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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 Maddens Plains

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

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

Maclin Lodge Motel
Always a great place to stay. Staff are always lovely.
Reviewed on 11 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 Maddens Plains

Wombarra
Travellers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.


