Clifton
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
Sea Cliff Bridge
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Clifton
Ocean View In Clifton studio
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Nice hotel, rooms clean although a little dated
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Excellent staff, very accomodating
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Great location and large room. The staff were lovely. So lovely that they comp’ed me breakfast when I told them I had paid $77pp on this App. It was a poor full breakfast buffet. Nice locals used the coved sunny space to catch up and just buy the coffee. At checkout I thanked the staff for the breakfast ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The room was extremely basic. Not only did it not have a couch to sit on, it didn’t even have a single couch seat. And although I paid extra for a room with a lake view or partial lake view, I can’t remember which, you could only see a bit of the water if you stood in a particular spot in the room ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
Very dated, room was depressing. Curtains threadbare, mould in bathroom, air con didn’t work, noisy
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clifton
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.
Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
