Tongarra
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
![Wollongong South Beach featuring a sandy beach and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194460-Wollongong-South-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Wollongong North Beach which includes a hotel, a city and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194492-Wollongong-North-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 featuring boating, a city and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194360-Wollongong.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194551-Crown-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Nan Tien Temple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/194000/194332-Wollongong.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/25b991089580572d0a7634575c8af382.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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
![Panoramic Clifftop Views](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1226392/3c7216e9-168d-4494-a1ef-5bee7f0f5f13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
![Sydney, Shellharbour: Skydive with Beachside Landing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47922320/d25cfaea-aa52-4735-b706-41823b601a5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
![Walking to Marley Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46713247/fd082009-1648-43d3-b20b-b49b46b4c1e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
![Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49255204/3d9b290a-a725-4ac8-823a-4ae536f03d90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney
Top hotels in Tongarra
![Sage Hotel Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3880000/3872800/3872770/2d06e064_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb,2025
![Novotel Wollongong Northbeach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13400/13368/b2b1d9b0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb,2025
![Mantra Wollongong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1980000/1971200/1971181/34fd2ade_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Hotel TOTTO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1533600/1533514/1835effb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Feb,2025
![Lakeside Inn Illawarra](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34880000/34874900/34874836/2b54066e_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Feb,2025
![Five Islands Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71992400/71992321/57e355f4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra
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Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance.
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Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Cathedral Rocks and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Cathedral Rocks and Jones Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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Warilla
While visiting Warilla, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Mrs Halls Park.
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Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
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Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.