Figtree
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.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Jervis Bay & South Coast Day Tour with Kangaroos (Small Group)
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Top hotels in Figtree
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Feel good.
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Figtree Hotel
Staff are great. It's a budget hotel with clean comfortable rooms that are great for the price. The music does bleed through from the bar with a dull thud but that is to expected when sleeping above a pub. Music stopped at 11pm and a good nights sleep was had.
Reviewed on 24 Jan, 2026
Solomon Inn Motel Figtree
good place to stay a few days
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room was spotless, staff was very accommodating
Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people
Reviewed on 5 Feb, 2026
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 1 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Figtree
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
