Woonona Beach

Located between the Wollongong suburbs of Woonona and Bellambi, Woonona Beach stretches out to the northern part of the beach whilst Bellambi Beach is located in the southern part. Woonona beach features an elevated rock platform, upon which is perched a large rock pool -perfect for admiring the scenic views. It also features holiday apartments, cafes, a grassy oval and the Woonona Surf Lifesaving Club.

Despite being located around 20 minutes from the centre of Wollongong, it remains a popular destination for both locals and those from outside Wollongong.

For the safety of visitors, the beach is patrolled during the seven-month lifeguard session. It has plenty of amenities such as outdoor showers, a children’s playground, an outdoor fitness equipment all accessible to the public.

The northern end of the beach in particular provides good surfing conditions with waves averaging 1-1.5 metres.

Swimming
Stay in the two patrolled areas between the flags as rips extend along most of the beach.

Surfing
Woonona and Bellambi are popular summer beaches with the beach breaks providing lefts and rights along the beach.

Fishing
Wide flat rock platforms at either end are readily accessible and popular, with the northern Woonona offering the best gutter.