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.

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.

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.

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

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Thirroul

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The room was amazing with an amazing view loved it so much
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025

Maclin Lodge Motel
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Reviewed on 18 Nov, 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
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Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025

Harp Hotel
Clean room, staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Nov, 2025

Rydges Campbelltown
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 22 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thirroul

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

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.

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

Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.

Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.




