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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You're Going to Love Wollongong

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. Wollongong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane), Debutant (119 Keira Street) and Ruki Robatayaki Grill & Bar (108 Keira St). If you’re looking for affordable options, South Sailor (216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive) and Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong (228 Princes Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Wollongong

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

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.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $480 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from $108 to $1,283 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 51% 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Coniston Hotel Wollongong
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Boat Harbour Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$165+
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Hotel Totto Wollongong
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hiring a car in Wollongong

Hiring a car in Wollongong costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wollongong costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Wollongong

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$59/day

Compact
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