The city's main beach: a long, wide stretch of sand that never feels too crowded. Swim at the patrolled north end in summer, or walk the whole thing at sunset. The showers get a few complaints, but the view makes up for it.
Google rating: 4.6 (about 59 reviews)
Must do: A swim at the patrolled north end, or a sunset walk.
What people are saying: Wide, clean and beautiful, with toilets, parking and food nearby. It's dog-friendly towards the south end. The beach showers could be better maintained.
Opening hours: Open all day. Patrolled at the northern end in swim season
Location: Wollongong City Beach, Wollongong
Google Maps: Open in Google Maps (photos, reviews and directions)
Source: Google / Google Maps (checked September 2026)
