Title: Tongarra Travel Guide: Best of Tongarra, Wollongong Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tongarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongarra-Wollongong-Hotels.0-n3000359301-0.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)[Tongarra Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tongarra.d3000359301.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tongarra Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongarra.d3000359301.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tongarra Travel Guide ## Wollongong ## Visit Tongarra 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 Tongarra ![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 £126 2 Mar - 3 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews) I Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=13368&PinnedHotelID=13368&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) ![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 £85 12 Mar - 13 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! (1,009 reviews) Sage Hotel is excellent and has everything you want in a nice hotel. Good location.Clean well appointed rooms. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious breakfast buffet. It was a great stay. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=3872770&PinnedHotelID=3872770&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) ![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 £106 25 Feb - 26 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (729 reviews) Clean room. Easy check in and check out. Great overnight stop for a family road trip. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=39542364&PinnedHotelID=39542364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) ![Hotel TOTTO Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533514/37867a63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel TOTTO Wollongong 60 Market Street Wollongong NSW £78 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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! (599 reviews) Clean rooms and lovely staff. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=1533514&PinnedHotelID=1533514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) ![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 £72 15 Mar - 16 Mar 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! (538 reviews) The staff were excellent. The room had some issues needing to be attended to. However this property was a good location for our stay and the restaurant ended up bonus for our convenience. Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=34874836&PinnedHotelID=34874836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) ![Five Islands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992400/71992321/6cf031b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Five Islands Hotel 87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW £59 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (321 reviews) Great room, excellent bathroom, noisy rooms alongside so not much sleep, T Bone at the brasserie was inedible - seriously- couldn’t cut it let alone eat it / these things happen I guess Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=71992321&PinnedHotelID=71992321&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) [See all 1,473 properties in Tongarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000359301) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Albion-Park.dx6350611) ![End of the rainbow appears to be sprouting from our home in the distance!! One can only hope !! ;))))](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000450091/190d2f5f-8817-47ed-bb19-921129bd4c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minnamurra When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Cathedral Rocks and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Minnamurra.dx3000450091) ![North end Jones Beach rain threatening and blowing a gale ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7610/fda2405a-f7bf-4b97-9154-cb3d1241183b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kiama Downs If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks and Jones Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Kiama-Downs.dx553248633876967618) ![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 North Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Warilla.dx553248634374374113) ![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=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lake Illawarra While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island. 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