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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wollongong has to offer.

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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
₹ 14808
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wollongong in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 14808
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 Air New Zealand, Air India, Ethiopian Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Wollongong from India departs from Thiruvananthapuram and takes around 14h 05m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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 Air New Zealand, Air India, Ethiopian Air and other airlines departing from India. The shortest flight to Wollongong from India departs from Thiruvananthapuram and takes around 14h 05m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,264 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,665 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,382 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,774 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,518 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,394 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,045 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

Average rates range from around ₹ 11,640 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 30,165 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from ₹ 4,553 to ₹ 127,110 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 5% cheaper 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,711+
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Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,193+
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Boat Harbour Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,383+
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Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,107+
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Hiring a car in Wollongong

Hiring a car in Wollongong costs ₹ 3,881 per day, on average, or ₹ 31,044 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 152 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 ₹ 1,821 and ₹ 2,428. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Pickup Truck or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wollongong costs ₹ 3,881 per day, on average, or ₹ 31,044 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

Expect to pay ₹ 152 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 ₹ 1,821 and ₹ 2,428. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Full-size (Toyota Fortuner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Pickup Truck or similar) is, on average, 28% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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