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. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wollongong has to offer.
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
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.
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 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 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 42 miles from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.
Airlines serving Wollongong
Where to stay in Wollongong
Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $571 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from $82 to $2,386 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong
Hiring a car in Wollongong
Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.97 and $45.29. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Luxury (Audi Q7 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.