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 South Beach featuring rocky coastline and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194460-Wollongong-South-Beach.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) ![Wollongong North Beach which includes a sandy beach, a city and a hotel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194492-Wollongong-North-Beach.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) ![Nan Tien Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194332-Wollongong.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) ![Wollongong showing a sandy beach, boating and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194360-Wollongong.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) ![Crown Street Mall featuring shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194551-Crown-Street-Mall.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) ![Symbio Wildlife Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/25b991089580572d0a7634575c8af382.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 £140 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 £109 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-private-surf-lesson-experience-in-wollongong.a49078997.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 £213 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tandem-skydive-shellharbour-beach-15.a46957331.activity-details) ![Trike Trips at Panorama House](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/923162/05fa881a-6249-4c35-be9a-077405497a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour £192 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/panorama-house-luncheon-trike-tour.a923162.activity-details) ![South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49764072/28dec4fb-ae67-4547-851b-59a298870ac1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off £694 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/south-coast-private-daily-group-tour-pick-up-drop-off.a49764072.activity-details) ![South Coast Private Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4091043/0b1b05d4-1c7f-4c9b-b69a-98b778fb6beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Coast Private Charter £698 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/south-coast-private-charter.a4091043.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 £129 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,004 reviews) Large rooms, great location and fun bar area/pool. Staff were also terrific! Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%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 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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! (1,005 reviews) Great place and location Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=3872770&PinnedHotelID=3872770&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 £77 1 Feb - 2 Feb 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (565 reviews) Clean, smooth self check-in and check-out. staff very friendly and polite. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%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 £70 1 Feb - 2 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! (520 reviews) Convenient clean and comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price nearby to a location I was attending a sporting event. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=34874836&PinnedHotelID=34874836&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 £101 1 Feb - 2 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! (704 reviews) Room was clean, bathroom lacked hooks for hanging towels etc…balconies are pointless only used for hanging wet towels etc…friendly staff…pool was nice. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=39542364&PinnedHotelID=39542364&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) ![Mantra Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1980000/1971200/1971181/d0cbe734_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantra Wollongong 6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW £99 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,609 reviews) They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog. Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=1971181&PinnedHotelID=1971181&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000359301) [See all 1,497 properties in Tongarra](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Minnamurra.dx3000450091) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c8f1757e13def970f13de2e6775d9b90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kiama Downs If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks 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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ef030e0a4be55fdd735f1f7225dc3f1b.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wollongong-Lake-Illawarra.dx553248634374343201) ![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) ### 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) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/69b91005dab91ddc5676910f7642ffd6.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. 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