Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Coalcliff
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ocean view was amazing, waking up in the morning to that view was exciting which drove me to get out for an exercise. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely come back again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Quest Cronulla Beach
Welcoming and helpful staff upon check in and departure. Great facilities. Clean and spacious room.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
A good reliable motel.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Manager was really polite and friendly accesses accommodation when Wotif site mad 5 bookings and unable to cancel! Great venue clean rooms good breakfast and bar food happy hour great with snacks loved it! Helen
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Bathroom didn't have exhaust for shower steam
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Quest Woolooware Bay
Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The room was spacious and well appointed. I will definitely come back when next in Sydney
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Coalcliff
Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
