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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not meet the 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

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Wombat and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour from Sydney

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

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
Shell Cove Hotel Deals

The Boathouse/ Luxury Home/4mins walk Marina/Shops
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2025

Nova Kiama
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove

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.

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 Shellharbour South Beach.

Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Albion Park
When in Albion Park, you can plan a visit to Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.