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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Top hotels in Thirroul
LUXE THIRROUL RESORT HOME, POOL, SPA, HOME THEATER ROOM SLEEPS 12
The hosts were great! Communication top notch and was able to talk us through and resolve issues we had at the house. We were trying to emulate the lighting state of the pool outdoor area as shown in the pics. Unfortunately this couldn’t happen because the electrical issues required more work than ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The hotel has an amazing atmosphere, room was large and clean. Great location across from the beach.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great room
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
Value for the money. Good size rooms.convenient Chinese restaurant on the property with great food.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Harp Hotel
The room was clean, the beds comfortable, and the sound of the pub was significantly more reduced in the room. Fantastic! The only reason I don’t give a 5 star review is because I tend not to trust 5 star reviews
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Mantra Wollongong
They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thirroul
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point 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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
