Popular places to visit

Sharky Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharky Beach during your trip to Wollongong?

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 see the exotic and native 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.
Things to do

Wombat and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour from Sydney

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Wildlife, Wine & Waves – Epic South Coast Adventure from Sydney

Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Top hotels in Coledale

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on 2 Aug, 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 1 Aug, 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on 2 Aug, 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Reviewed on 31 Jul, 2025

Maclin Lodge Motel
Reviewed on 29 Jul, 2025

Five Islands Hotel
Reviewed on 24 Jul, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Coledale

Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.