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Your Lake Illawarra Vacation

Book a Lake Illawarra vacation package and immerse yourself in the way of life and rhythm of this fascinating neighborhood. With all your travel plans worked out, the only thing you need to worry about here is having a great time. Some leading nearby attractions to check out during your trip to Lake Illawarra include Port Kembla Golf Club, Stocklands Shellharbour and Shellharbour South Beach. No matter your travel goals or the size of your budget, booking the ultimate Lake Illawarra vacation is quick and easy with Expedia.

The Latest Lake Illawarra Vacation Packages

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APX Darling Harbour

APX Darling Harbour

3.5 out of 5
Sydney Central Business District
Price was $2,170, price is now $1,809 per person
$1,809
per person
Nov 18 - Nov 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Second time staying here and will stay again. Friendly staff, very convenient location at darling harbour. Comfortable rooms

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB

YEHS Hotel Sydney QVB

3.5 out of 5
Sydney Central Business District
Price was $3,152, price is now $2,522 per person
$2,522
per person
Nov 24 - Nov 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Clean rooms, great friendly staff. Always love our short stays here.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter

The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter

3.5 out of 5
Paddington
Price was $2,307, price is now $1,894 per person
$1,894
per person
Jan 7 - Jan 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Excellent boutique hotel. Chris and the entire staff could not have been more hospitable. Perfectly clean and beautifully appointed room. We stayed two nights and had the most incredible meal at Saint Peter. Could not recommend it more highly.

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Furama Darling Harbour

Furama Darling Harbour

4 out of 5
Haymarket
Price was $2,350, price is now $1,977 per person
$1,977
per person
Nov 18 - Nov 22
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great stay would recommend to anyone

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport

Aerotel Sydney - Inside International Terminal Airport

3 out of 5
Mascot
Price was $3,132, price is now $2,678 per person
$2,678
per person
Nov 24 - Nov 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)
7.6/10 Good! (28 reviews)
Located inside Sydney airport. Convenient to those with early flights. Nice bathroom.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

Where to stay in Lake Illawarra

Find the best Lake Illawarra areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Illawarra
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Shellharbour

Enjoy the laid-back pace of this pretty New South Wales coastal town. Explore its varied coastline, scenic harbour, local markets and nearby native bushland reserve.

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Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive

Lake Illawarra
$314 nightly
The price is $333 total per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
$333 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Beautiful interior so well set out which gave a relaxing atmosphere."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Blue Beach House - dog friendly. Walk to Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour

Lake Illawarra
$215 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$228 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
5/10 (2 reviews)
Family from Sydney visit
"It suited our purpose. Nice, clean, good enough location. We didnt bring cars with us .So street parking not a problem. GGooNoproblams"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

SEASIDE STUDIO Minutes' walk to Beach, Lake, Fishing in beautiful Shellharbour
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$147 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$162 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"Clean room and right in front of the beach swimming every day. Nice places to go for a drink. Family were happy to live there."

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Lake Illawarra

Wollongong North Beach which includes a beach, a hotel and a city

North Wollongong Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.

North Wollongong Beach
Wollongong South Beach featuring rugged coastline and a beach

Wollongong City Beach

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.

Wollongong City Beach
Nan Tien Temple

Nan Tien Temple

4/5(2 reviews)

With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Nan Tien Temple

Things to do

Panoramic Clifftop Views

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group

$186
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

$283
per adult
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

$285
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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