| the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add kitchenettes, and separate living and dining areas. a 13-minute walk from the wollongong breakwater lighthouse, this unfussy hotel is a 15-minute walk from wollongong beach and 3 km from the wollongong botanic garden. room service is available. breakfast and parking are available. casual rooms offer complimentary wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges, as well as balconies, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Sydney Airport 1 hr 11
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (12 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Wollongong Beach (10 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Illawarra Museum (6 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Beach Cove, Belmore Basin Wollongong (7 min)
Charming seaside destination known for its quaint sandy beach, placid water & serene landscape. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (13 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Science Space (5 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Lake Illawarra (22 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Sea Cliff Bridge (30 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Wollongong Art Gallery (7 min)
Art and art museum Wollongong Botanic Garden (7 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (14 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Port Kembla Beach (14 min) Wollongong North Beach (9 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (13 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Mount Keira (17 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. | 
