Hotels in Warilla (Shellharbour), New South Wales
Information on Warilla (Shellharbour), NSW
Warilla is a seaside suburb within the City of Shellharbour in the Wollongong urban area, offering a popular swimming and surfing beach with consistent swell that makes it fantastic for surfing enthusiasts. The town stretches along pristine shores between Lake Illawarra and neighboring suburbs, providing a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
Warilla features multiple beach sections with facilities including beach wheelchairs, outdoor showers, public toilets, and fitness equipment. The area combines natural beauty with accessibility, making it an ideal destination for beach lovers, families, and water sports enthusiasts seeking a quieter alternative to busier coastal towns.
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Warilla is accessible from Sydney by train and bus, taking approximately 2 hours 41 minutes, or by car in about 1 hour 22 minutes. Local buses connect Warilla to Wollongong, taking approximately 36 minutes. The town is serviced by Premier Illawarra bus routes linking the broader Shellharbour and Wollongong regions.
- City (Shellharbour) (3km)
- Windang (Wollongong) (3km)
- Oak Flats (Shellharbour) (4km)
- Albion Park Rail (Shellharbour) (6km)
- Albion Park (Shellharbour) (8km)
- Port Kembla (Wollongong) (8km)
- Dapto (Wollongong) (9km)
- Jamberoo (13km)
- Coniston (Wollongong) (13km)
- Kiama (14km)