Visit Lake Illawarra
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.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals
Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Very clean. Good facilities. Great location.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025
Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly
2 x families stayed at this lovely house. The hosts were attentive and left us flowers and a bottle of wine. Communication was easy and the house was well stocked. The kids absolutely loved the pool! Thanks so much for having us.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025
SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour
It suited our purpose. Nice, clean, good enough location. We didnt bring cars with us .So street parking not a problem. GGooNoproblams
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ac needed maintanance and staff took 3 phone calls and 4 hrs later to bring up the baby bed.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Nova Kiama
Clean and comfortable room would be good to have a screen door of some kind on the balcony door for fresh air and no bugs flying in. Easy walk to beach shops and tourist sights
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Lake Illawarra
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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Dapto
The coffeehouses and lake views are a few reasons travelers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and The Australian Motorlife Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
