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.

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.

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.
Shell Cove Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina by IHG

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Great staff, the reception staff were lovely and the room was really spacious. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Room was good. Small bath tub
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Nova Kiama
The receptionist was lovely
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Harp Hotel
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was as described, clean and smelt fresh. No hassle stay
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course.

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.



