Wollongong CBD Travel Guide
Wollongong
Visit Wollongong CBD
Popular places to visit
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.
Flagstaff Hill Fort
Check out the three-gun battery and take photos from a scenic vantage point at this heritage-listed military fortification, which was built to deter enemy ships in the 1890s.
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.
Things to do
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
South Coast Private Tour & with pick up & drop off
Top hotels in Wollongong CBD
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Good twin room. Clean and spacious. Window view of beach and golf course. Lucked out with car park space outside the hotel for free. Hotel does its own for $25 or in the WIN Stadium car park. You can also park on the side streets before and after 7 for free.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room was clean, view was lovely. The attitude of all except two of the staff was below hospitality standard. Lack of friendliness, interest in the guest, no bend over backwards approach. I have run many hospitality venues, from restaurants to having the directorship of an island resort in the Pacific ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Mantra Wollongong
Room was ok but run down but if you want a sleep in this place may not be for you with the construction going on next door with the big machinery breaking rock
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Harp Hotel
Air con was fine, you do need in that room in summer as gets very hot. Staff were fine.Parking was good, I think you need to get there early though at the weekend as it gets busy later.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Boat Harbour Motel
Great location
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD
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.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
