Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wollongong to see all of its attractions.

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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wollongong in July
Estimated hotel price
$238
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 60 km from Wollongong. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Emirates, IndiGo and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Wollongong from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Wollongong. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Emirates, IndiGo and other airlines departing from New Zealand. The shortest flight to Wollongong from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,943 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,461 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,344 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,768 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,995 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,324 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,201 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from $91 to $2,270 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong

Hiring a car in Wollongong

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.65 and $36.86. Compact (Citroen C4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wollongong, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.31 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.65 and $36.86. Compact (Citroen C4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wollongong, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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