Dapto
Wollongong
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.
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.
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.
Dapto Hotel Deals
Elsinor Motor Lodge
While appreciating that this is not an expensive place to stay, it is nevertheless a bit underwhelming. The place is showing its age, and maintenance is not up to scratch (our door's strike plate was hanging on by a single screw). We had to go back to reception to get the WiFi password, which was ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/4
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Generally, room service, well done!
Reviewed on 2026/2/17
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean and spacious room, great view, friendly staff, convenient on-site restaurant & bar with an extensive menu and daily Happy Hour(s).
Reviewed on 2026/2/15
Nova Kiama
Pleasant staff member at the front desk. Room very pleasant with a comfortable bed. Cute coffee van in the foyer. Pub next door had great food.
Reviewed on 2026/2/14
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
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 2026/2/16
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Central location. Walk to bars and restuarants. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 2026/2/16
Other neighborhoods around Dapto
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
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 North Beach.
Albion Park
When in Albion Park, you can plan a visit to Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
