Wollongong, NSW Central Coast, Australia

Wollongong is located on in a narrow coastal strip borded by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Only one hour south of Sydney CBD and Intermational Airport, Wollongong enjoys a magnificent natural environment of rainforests, spectacular sea cliffs and unspoilt beaches. 

For more information about Wollongong and its surrounds please visit Tourism Wollongong.

Novotel Wollongong Hotel NorthBeach
2-14 Cliff Road
Wollongong
NSW, Australia 2500

Local Sights and Activities

Golf – Wollongong Golf Course is only a 5 minute transfer from the hotel. Five holes adjoin the beach and offering not only great views of natural beauty beside the ocean but also all the challenges of playing a true links golf course of championship standard.
Ph: 02 4222 3111
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Green Fees for Non Members:
$25.00 per person – 9 Holes
$40.00 per person – 18 Holes
Social Group 20+ (Non Members):
$25.00 per person 9 Holes
$35.00 per person 18 Holes

Jogging, Bike Track & Beaches – Novotel Wollongong Northbeach is directly opposite North Beach offering a fully patrolled surf beach. Surrounding the beautiful Wollongong beaches is an extensive walking / jogging / cycle track.

Mobile Bike Hire
Ph: 02 4231 4118
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Bike Hire - $27.00 per day
Tandem Bike Hire - $30.00 per day
(Bikes can be delivered to the hotel)

Taupu Surf School - offers first class surf instruction to people of all ages and abilities at North Wollongong.
1 lesson - $59
Ph: 02 4268 0088
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Nan Tien Temple – The Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. The temple focuses on the exchange of eastern and western cultures; the interchange of the traditional and the modern; and also the adaptation with the local communities.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9.00 am to 4.30pm
There is no entry fee into the Temple
Guided Tours are $4.00 per person at 1.00pm most days
Ph: 02 4272 0600

Spa Indulgence – The Novotel Wollongong has an onsite Day spa, Spa Indulgence offers a variety of facials, pedicures, body treatments and massages. Book a treatment for pure relaxation and indulgence. Bookings are essential and can be made directly through the hotel.

Ten Pin Bowling – With 20 lanes, Northern Bowl can cater for large groups and offers themes such as Cosmic Bowls and Bingo
Bowling
Bowl as much as you can in an hour – up to 6 people per lane
$38.00 per lane, including shoes
Group bookings of 30 plus:
1 Game - $8.00 per person
2 Games - $12.00 per person
Includes complimentary bus transfer (Numbers can not be below 30)
Ph: 02 4283 6222

HangDog Indoor Climbing – enjoy the thrills of climbing for fun and fitness in this purpose built indoor rock and boulder climbing gym.
Climbing with Harness Hire - $18.00 per person
Ph: 02 4225 8369

Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk – Discover the majesty of the rainforest tree tops, 25 metres above the ground. Open 7 days per week,
9am – 5pm.
Group prices are $15.00 per person for 10+ people
Ph: 02 4885 1010

Jamberoo Action Park – NSW’s biggest water theme park: This theme park is non stop entertainment with all the thrills and spills you can handle.
Adult Prices - $37.00 per person
Children between 4-12 years - $29.00 per person
Children 3 years and under are FREE
Ph: 02 4236 0114

*Please note the activities listed are not subsidised by the conference and are at the delegates own expense. Delegates need to arrange bookings directly through these companies.