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Where to stay in Illawarra

Find the best Illawarra areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Illawarra
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Shellharbour

Enjoy the laid-back pace of this pretty New South Wales coastal town. Explore its varied coastline, scenic harbour, local markets and nearby native bushland reserve.

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Top hotels in Illawarra

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €140 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€140
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"comfortable and relaxing"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €105 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
€105
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"We booked a king room. It was a good size room. Bright and airy. They are apparently in the process of upgrading their TV so that one can access you netflix or other online movie streaming network. Could not do it with the TV's that they had at the moment. Great to have a pool onsite. It said that ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is €76 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
€76
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (450 reviews)
"The location is central to everything, perfect for a Wollongong city get away"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Harp Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Wollongong South Beach featuring a beach and rugged coastline

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 City Beach
Kiama Blowhole

Kiama Blowhole

Explore the great outdoors at Kiama Blowhole, a lovely green space in Kiama. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Kiama Blowhole
Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple

What to do in Illawarra

Panoramic Clifftop Views

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

€159
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
Our Culburra Beach bike tour includes fat-tyre bike hire, helmets, safety gear, and maps of Culburra Beach, Callala, and Currarong. Self-guided tour on bikes designed for soft sand riding.

Culburra Beach FAT bike tour

€42
per adult
Culburra Beach FAT bike tour
The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

€107
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
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Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my flight booking to Illawarra due to COVID-19?
Our handy Customer Service Portal is your one-stop shop for most travel queries, including about flight cancellations and changes related to COVID-19. For extra peace of mind, we recommend looking over the terms and conditions of your preferred carrier before booking.
What's the best way to find cheap flights to Illawarra that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just enter your preferred dates and destination, click the "Search" button, then tick the box below the "Flexible change policies" heading (top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible, low-cost fares to Illawarra.
What are some of the general tips for travellers to Illawarra during the COVID-19 outbreak?
With new rules, restrictions and safety measures to follow, travel looks a lot different these days. These are some helpful things to know before you jet off to Illawarra:
  • Before you lock in a flight, check if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by checking government and travel websites.
  • Keep your face mask on during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to temporarily lower your mask for ID purposes.
  • To reduce the potential of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA employee.
  • One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning.
  • Place any personal items (phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on instead of a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
  • If you're taking food through security screening, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

Which airlines fly to Illawarra?
Secure your ticket with Virgin Australia and then begin planning your Illawarra travel itinerary. This leading carrier provides 1976 flights each month to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD), a key gateway.
How can I find cheap tickets to Illawarra?
You'll always score a fabulous deal with Expedia, but our "flexible dates" feature makes it that much easier. Enter your preferred flight date, then click on the flexible dates link above to see prices for nearby days. was the lowest price for a flight to Illawarra in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to Illawarra?
If you were jetting one way from (), you could've nabbed a low-cost fare for in the last seven days. Round-trip flights to Illawarra ranged from to during this same period.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Illawarra?
Jet into Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and sample all that Illawarra has to offer. As the region's main point of entry, about 9355 flights land here every month.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Illawarra?
Jet off on a Tuesday to improve your chances of scoring the cheapest deal to Illawarra. Mondays are usually the second most affordable day to depart. Saturday is normally the priciest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to Illawarra?
Seats ranged from to in the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we'll be ready to help you pick up an amazing deal to Illawarra.
Which airlines with flights to Illawarra employ COVID-19 cleanliness policies?
In an effort to lessen the contact between passengers and flight attendants for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of airlines have taken social distancing and other protective measures to the skies. They include:
  • Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.

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