Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wollongong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wollongong

With a population of 292,190, Wollongong is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wollongong deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Wollongong

Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Wollongong. These include popular favourites such as Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane), Debutant (119 Keira Street) and Ruki Robatayaki Grill & Bar (108 Keira St). If you’re looking for affordable options, South Sailor (216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive) and Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong (228 Princes Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Wollongong

Wollongong in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wollongong in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 221
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wollongong in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Wollongong, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Wollongong

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Wollongong. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Wollongong from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 42 miles from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Wollongong. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Air Canada and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Wollongong from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 42 miles from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,497 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

Average rates range from around C$ 172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 455 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wollongong, with prices from C$ 66 to C$ 1,895 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wollongong are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong

Most booked hotels in Wollongong

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Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
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Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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Solomon Inn Motel Figtree
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Boat Harbour Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
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Renting a car in Wollongong

Renting a car in Wollongong costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 124 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay C$ 2.25 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.98 and C$ 35.98.

Renting a car in Wollongong costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 124 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay C$ 2.25 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.98 and C$ 35.98.