Why go
- City in New South Wales, Australia.
- Known for The Gong, surfing beaches, Grand Pacific Drive.
- Served by Shellharbour Airport (WOL).
History
Wollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the narrow coastal strip between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, 85 kilometres south of Sydney. Wollongong had an estimated urban population of 302,739 at June 2018, making it the third-largest city in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle and the tenth-largest city in Australia by population. The city's current Lord Mayor is Tania Brown who was elected in 2024.
Where to stay
22 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · surfside22.com.au
35 Atchison St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · staykula.com
GVM2+67, 180 Berkeley Rd, Berkeley NSW 2506, Australia · nantien.org.au
28 Bridge St, Coniston NSW 2500, Australia · conistonhotel.com.au
141 Balgownie Rd, Balgownie NSW 2519, Australia · ballyhotel.com.au
2 Lake Parade, East Corrimal NSW 2518, Australia · wollongongtouristparks.com.au
201 Pioneer Rd, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia · wslr.com.au
39 Smith St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · belmore.net
Corner Princes Highway &, Anama St, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia · cabbagetreehotel.com.au
329-333 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · diceyrileyshotel.com.au
59-61 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · questapartments.com.au
47 Princes Hwy, Figtree NSW 2525, Australia · figtreehotel.com.au
60 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · backpack.net.au
6/10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · all.accor.com
151-161 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · wollongonggolfclub.com.au
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila NSW 2502, Australia · fiveislandshotel.com.au
60-62 Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · nexthotels.com
124 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · harphotel.com.au
19 Carters Ln, Towradgi NSW 2518, Australia · choicehotels.com
170 Pioneer Rd, Towradgi NSW 2518, Australia · choicehotels.com
60 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · hoteltotto.com
23 Murranar Rd, Towradgi NSW 2518, Australia
98 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
341-349 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
14 Beatson St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · astraapartments.com.au
65 Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · argoapartments.com.au
19 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · adinahotels.com
35 Jarvie Rd, Cringila NSW 2502, Australia
The Normandie, 30 Bourke St, North Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
7 Wilson St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · boatharbour-motel.com.au
111 Princes Hwy, Figtree NSW 2525, Australia · solomoninn.com.au
76 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · downtownmotel.com.au
19 Flinders St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia · thepalmsmotel.au
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 67 Cowper Street · dominos.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 86 King Street, 2502 · hungryjacks.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 210a Princes Highway, 2519 · subway.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 06:00-15:00; We-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-15:00 Features: vegetarian options · 63-67 Princes… · ambianceristorante.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00 · 256 Cowper Street, 2502 · chuurosethai.com.au
Dessert, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating · cowandthemoon.com.au
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1 Marine Drive, 2500 · longboardcafe.com.au
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · facebook.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 09:00-20:30, Th off Features: takeaway · vietzeatery.com.au
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · Endeavour Drive, 2500 · bomboraseafood.com
International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:30, Sa-Su 07:30-15:30 · 15 Murray Road, 2518
American, Steak, Restaurant · American/Steak restaurant · outbacksteakhouse.com.au
Fast Food · Fish & Chips Features: takeaway
Breakfast, Fish And Chips, Seafood, Sandwich, Waffle, Cafe · Opening hours: Th-Su 08:00-14:00; Fr-Sa · 203 Rothery Street · gfeats.com.au
Fish And Chips, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 1 Cliff… · diggies.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 145-148 Crown Street, 2500
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1 Park Road, 2517 · northbreakcafe.com.au
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 12:00-14:00; Th 18:00-20:00; Fr-Su 12:00-14:00, 18:00-20:00 · 9 Crown Lane, 2500
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · amigoswollongong.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 123 Corrimal Street, 2500 · samarasrestaurant.com
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 195 Keira Street, 2500 · livingroomwollongong.com.au
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream · 200 Crown Street, 2500 · yochi.com.au
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 161 Crown Street, 2500 · texassizzle.com
Indonesian, Balinese, Catering, Restaurant · Indonesian/Balinese restaurant · 130 Keira Street, 2500
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Regional, Fast Food · Regional fast food · 23 Murray Road, 2518
Arab, Fast Food · Arab fast food · Market Street
Coffee, Breakfast, Donut, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options · Endeavour Drive, 2500
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Tapas, Restaurant · Tapas restaurant · 106 Princes Highway, 2530
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Takeaway, Thai, Cafe · Takeaway/Thai cafe
Turkish, Fast Food · Turkish fast food
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · 157 Keira Street, 2500
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 159 Crown Street, 2500
Ice Cream · ice cream
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 06:15-15:00; Th-Su 06:15-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · northbeachpavilion.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 126 Northcliffe Drive, 2502 · mcdonalds.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 12-16 Princes Highway, 2519 · villadoro.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00 · jasminerice.com.au
Dessert, Cafe · Dessert cafe · 145-148 Crown Street, 2500
139 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Shellharbour Airport (WOL) 18 km to the centre
Albion Park Rail, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Robertson Airstrip 34 km to the centre
Carrington Falls, NSW, AU
Mittagong Airport 37 km to the centre
Mittagong, NSW, AU
Jervis Bay Airport 82 km to the centre
Jervis Bay Territory, ACT, AU
Bowral Private Airfield 44 km to the centre
Bowral, NSW, AU
Jaspers Brush Airfield 48 km to the centre
Nowra, NSW, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shellharbour Airport (WOL); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wollongong, NSW, Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour