Clifton

Wollongong

A coastal highway with cliffs and ocean waves.
A coastal bridge with clear turquoise waters and rocky terrain.
A coastal highway curving along a cliffside, with clear blue waters and rocky terrain.
An aerial view of a coastal road with a bridge spanning a rocky shoreline and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.

Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Sea Cliff Bridge

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

€150
per adult
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

€140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

€173
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

€265
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

€364
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour

Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour

€257
per adult
Sydney South Coast and Highlands Private Tour
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Top hotels in Clifton

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is €142 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€142
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is €84 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€84
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"I was allocated room 17 on request for a quiet room away from traffic and noise as I was arriving late and had an early start the next day. I appreciated the room very much. I think it was larger than the category of room that I had booked."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is €102 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€102
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is €130 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€130
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is €63 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
€63
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
"The room was simple but very clean with a comfortable bed and a good bathroom. Bistro and bars downstairs."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is €120 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
€120
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great view…and that’s about it. Dated property in need of some TLC."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Rydges Cronulla Beachside
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Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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