Visit Lake Illawarra
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.
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.
Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The room was amazing with an amazing view loved it so much
Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Sage Hotel Wollongong
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Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Harp Hotel
Good for the price but constant switching on and off of low pitched noise of machinery kept me awake. I assume it was to keep the beer etc cool. It wasn't the air conditioner which did a good job.
Reviewed on 2025/11/17
Nova Kiama
Great location
Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Large rooms great price
Reviewed on 2025/11/20
Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 2025/10/22
Other neighborhoods around Lake Illawarra
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 Stocklands Shellharbour.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Australia's Industry World.
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.
