Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wollongong travel guide

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With a population of 292,190, Wollongong is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wollongong to see all of its attractions.

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Activities & attractions in Wollongong

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Where to Eat in Wollongong

Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Wollongong. These include popular favourites such as Births and Deaths (U 2 74 Kembla S), Dagwood (19 Market Street) and Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane). If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Santino (17 Globe Lane) and Humber (226 Crown St) are great picks.

When to visit Wollongong

Wollongong in March
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wollongong in March
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wollongong in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Wollongong, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Wollongong

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Wollongong.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Wollongong. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Wollongong takes 1159 km and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Wollongong.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Wollongong. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Wollongong takes 1159 km and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $489 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from $103 to $1,332 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Wollongong by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong

Most booked hotels in Wollongong

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Headlands Austinmer Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$207+
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Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Boat Harbour Motel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$175+
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Hiring a car in Wollongong

Hiring a car in Wollongong costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wollongong costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Wollongong

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$54/day

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$57/day

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