Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not meet the animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Royal National Park Day Trip Hike
Private Tour: Sydney South Coast & Highlands
Shell Cove Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Shell Cove
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Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
![Just past Cathedral Rocks, on the awesome walk from Minnamurra to Kiama, there is a little detour from the walk along a rocky beach.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c8f1757e13def970f13de2e6775d9b90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kiama Downs
While visiting Kiama Downs, you might make a stop by sights like Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks.
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Warilla
While Warilla might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.
![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://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ef030e0a4be55fdd735f1f7225dc3f1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lake Illawarra
While Lake Illawarra isn't home to many top sights, Warilla Beach and Port Kembla Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Windang
You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Windang and you might want to plan a stop by Port Kembla Golf Club and Warilla Beach while you're in the area.
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Dapto
The coffeehouses and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
- Wollongong City Beach
- North Wollongong Beach
- WIN Stadium
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Wollongong Hospital
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Wollongong Harbor
- Nan Tien Temple
- Seven Mile Beach
- Crown Street Mall
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Illawarra Museum
- Coolangatta Estate
- Stuart Park
- Kendalls Beach
- Kiama Lighthouse
- Bombo Beach
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Fairy Meadow Beach Park
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Budderoo National Park
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre