Visit Macquarie Pass
Popular places to visit
Macquarie Pass National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Macquarie Pass Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Large rooms, great location and fun bar area/pool. Staff were also terrific!
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great place and location
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Had a very pleasant stay. The staff are excellent and always ready to help.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Parking was easy. Access to the nearby lake. Not far from main shops.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
Staff were lovely, room was spotless. Great for kids with the indoor pool and a kids playroom near the bar. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Park Ridge Retreat
Nice hotel was very pleasant & convenient to town centre. January ur paying holiday prices so hard to say if it’s good value or not. Certainly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Macquarie Pass
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
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.
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.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
