Russell Vale Travel Guide
Wollongong
Visit Russell Vale
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Russell Vale
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room clean staff friendly main bar great with good music. Eat in restaurant Saturday night and had a great meal with very friendly waiters
Reviewed on 10 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
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
Mantra Wollongong
Clean, spacious & quiet
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Russell Vale
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
