Lake Illawarra

Wollongong

An aerial view of a coastal area with a large bay, sandy beaches, a small island with dense vegetation, and a road leading to a settlement.
A person standing on a rocky beach with a camera, reflecting the sunset sky.
A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Stay near popular Lake Illawarra attractions

Warilla Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Warilla Beach during your trip to Wollongong?
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Things to do

Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

￥6,703
per adult
Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour
Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

￥15,641
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
Picture 7 for Activity Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

￥44,577
per adult
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)

￥44,577
per adult
Beach Skydive - Shellharbour (Wollongong)
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

￥24,635
per adult
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

￥31,506
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
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Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ￥20,898 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥20,898
￥22,988 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is ￥20,150 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥20,150
￥22,165 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (817 reviews)
"Great location for walking and very close to cafes and restuarants."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Nova Kiama
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ￥25,898 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥25,898
￥28,488 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and central. Across from beach. Issues with moths they were everywhere and cockroach in our bathroom. Some of the light switches and power points didn’t work in our room. But the room looked to be recently renovated, service was great. Pool wasn’t really heated as indicated and didn’t ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ￥9,575 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
￥9,575
￥10,601 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (381 reviews)
"Parking was limited. Although plenty of street parking available."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ￥14,773 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥14,773
￥16,250 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (668 reviews)
"This hotel is fine, very basic. I wouldn't say it's worth the rate they're currently charging. There were 2 super helpful and lovely staff in the restaurant."

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Discovery Parks - Gerroa

Discovery Parks - Gerroa

3.5 out of 5
107 Crooked River Road Gerroa NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥17,587 per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
￥17,587
￥17,587 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Gerroa. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and a gift shop. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Discovery Parks - Gerroa
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Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

Lake Illawarra