Shell Cove
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.
Shell Cove Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room was spotless, staff was very accommodating
Reviewed on 2026/2/2
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people
Reviewed on 2026/2/5
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The room was spotless. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The room we were in and has been renovated. We had our dog with us and he was happily welcomed.We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2026/2/1
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff are great, room is small but clean and comfortable. However, the so-called "high speed WiFi" is just not up to spec. This is my second stay at this hotel, but I'm inclined to pay just a little extra to stay elsewhere - where the WiFi works properly, so I don't need to hotspot from my ...
Reviewed on 2026/2/4
Nova Kiama
Room facilities, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 2026/2/5
Mantra Wollongong
Clean, spacious & quiet
Reviewed on 2026/1/16
Other neighborhoods around Shell Cove
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Minnamurra
While there might not be top attractions in Minnamurra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks.
Kiama Downs
While visiting Kiama Downs, you might make a stop by sights like Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks.
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.
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.
