Popular places to visit
![Wollongong North Beach which includes a hotel, a city and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194492-Wollongong-North-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 South Beach which includes rocky coastline and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194460-Wollongong-South-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring a beach, boating and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194360-Wollongong.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194332-Wollongong.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194551-Crown-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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: Skydive with Beachside Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47922320/d25cfaea-aa52-4735-b706-41823b601a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
![Panoramic Clifftop Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1226392/3c7216e9-168d-4494-a1ef-5bee7f0f5f13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
![Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests with 'Personalised Sydney Tours'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3467536/e3f7521e-73f3-4997-9e88-6dba7f9c81b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
![Walking to Marley Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46713247/fd082009-1648-43d3-b20b-b49b46b4c1e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Top hotels in Shell Cove
![Sage Hotel Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3872800/3872770/2d06e064_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Novotel Wollongong Northbeach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13400/13368/b2b1d9b0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Hotel TOTTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533514/1835effb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
![Mantra Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1980000/1971200/1971181/34fd2ade_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2025
![Lakeside Inn Illawarra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34874900/34874836/2b54066e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025
![Five Islands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992400/71992321/57e355f4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
![Where the river meets the ocean always glorious always different](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/59dd3258c51b67367e5ece4b97d38cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Just past Cathedral Rocks, on the awesome walk from Minnamurra to Kiama, there is a little detour from the walk along a rocky beach.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c8f1757e13def970f13de2e6775d9b90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kiama Downs
While visiting Kiama Downs, you might make a stop by sights like Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Warilla
If you're spending some time in Warilla, Warilla Beach and Mrs Halls Park are top sights worth seeing.
![Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ef030e0a4be55fdd735f1f7225dc3f1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/392ba74e860889eec17c4113e38cdbf6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.