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 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 Debutant (119 Keira Street), Ruki Robatayaki Grill & Bar (108 Keira St) and The Cheeky Fig (119 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wollongong in April
Estimated hotel price
$232
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. 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 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Wollongong. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Wollongong takes 1159 km and will cost you around $272. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $178 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Wollongong. 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 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of YesDrive Car Rental and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Wollongong. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Wollongong takes 1159 km and will cost you around $272. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $178 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from $111 to $1,433 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong

Hiring a car in Wollongong

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.38 and $28.50. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.38 and $28.50. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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