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Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax...

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Stunning Ocean Views from the rear Deck
Property grounds
Large open plan kitchen living area
bathroom with laundry services
Large open plan kitchen living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Coledale, NSW
  • Place, Sharky Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Coledale Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Austinmer Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax...

Wanganella at Coledale is a well appointed fully self contained holiday apartment located up the road from Sharkeys and Coledale Beach and Rock pool & nearby the monthly Coledale market known for its food and artisan stalls and a variety of entertainment. It is a cool in Summer and warm and cosy in winter with the fireplace to relax in from of. Is located on the ground floor with your own rear deck to sit back on and take in the expansive beach and ocean views. Private access, spacious open plan living with fireplace, equipped kitchen, dining table and large bedroom with Queen Size bed. There is an office desk and safe for those needing to work away from home. Ideal for Couples or Solo travellers. Guests can explore bush walking trails, fishing, snorkelling, cycling, surfing art and culture and wonderful fresh dining options all located nearby.
Conveniently located within easy walking distance from Coledale Train Station and bus stops are also nearby.
There is a graveled level area just beyond the lawn and in front of the view – this is a Petanque Piste for a game like boules played mainly in Provence. There is a set of boules (together with the rules) provided. The bottle of complementay Prosecco in the fridge - might aid the aim!!!!
If guests are self-catering they are welcome to help themselves to the herbs in the garden – Basil, Thyme, Parsley, Oregano and French Tarragon. If lucky there may be some tiny forest strawberries ripe. Depending on the season there may be rocket or perpetual spinach.
Beach umbrella, esky, beach towels and beach chairs are provided as well a large umbrella for the terrace.
Neighbouring Thirroul has supermarkets, a fish shop and a couple of green grocers. There is a collection of cook books in the flat to perhaps provide inspiration.
Within walking distance (down the hill) are cafes and the RSL and a bottle shop (a tip – walk up the hill on the other side of the street, it is less steep).

WHY WANGANELLA
There is a porthole from the MS Wanganella in the front door of the house- hence the name for the holiday flat.
The ship was built in Belfast and used as a passenger ship between Australia and New Zealand from 1933. After World War II it was turned into a hospital ship (1941-1946) and brought back Australian POWs from Borneo in September 1945.
One of the POWs wrote of her: “the Wanganella, she rode quietly at anchor unperturbed by wind or tide…..”

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2515, PID-STRA-14329

About the area

Wollongong

Coledale, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, is home to this apartment. Sharky Beach and Grevillea Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Symbio Wildlife Park and Beaton Park Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Coledale, NSW

What's nearby

  • Sharky Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Coledale Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Austinmer Boatharbour - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Little Austinmer Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Austinmer Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Coledale Station - 6 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Thirroul - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ryan's Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scarborough Wombarra Bowling Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beaches - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Headlands Hotel - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax...?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax... on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax...?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wanganella...A taste of coastal life, culture and relax... located?

Located in Coledale, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach. Little Austinmer Beach and Austinmer Boatharbour are also within 1 mile (2 km). Coledale Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and comfortable, with lovely sea views and a quiet village nearby for essentials.Only a stones throw from the train station with lots of options to travel around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab Getaway

An idyllic hideaway close to Sydney. Terrific for a couple with everything you need.😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIAN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Had an excellent stay amazing place. Everything you would need for a great holiday. Beautiful view, garden and host everything you need for memorable beach break. Tracey was fantastic. The Stayz platform was only problem lost all my information had to contact host directly! Apart from that I highly recommend Wanganella -Coledale.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach getaway

The property has great views through large windows over the escarpment and the ocean. It is very tidy and comfortable. And the owners dog was very welcoming. Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place with beach and mountain views

Excellent accommodation. Great communication with Tracey. Very tidy unit with beautiful views. Good location to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Ocean Views

The photos of the apartment do not do the views or location justice. The ocean view is spectacular and the apartment is very well equipped and spacious. We would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I'm in love with this place!

Very neat and tidy and with lots of personality! The view from the back is great and it made for a relaxing weekend of wet weather. The location is great, so we could sit under cover looking at the view and sipping a coffee, or we could go out for breakfast or dinner at the nearby cafes or restaurants (highly recommend The Imperial at Clifton)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wild Seas

Check in was easy. Everything was where it should be. Had to park in street, right outside property under street lamp, no problems. very nice property, eclectic fit out, made our stay interesting. the weather was stormy, but cosy inside looking out at the huge ocean swells that came up and rain storm around us. The hill is quite steep so you need to have good legs or just use your car. Easy access to shops and food in area. Would stay there again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot

Loved our stay, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to enjoy ocean and mountain view

Tracey was very responsive and made it easy to book, explaining details needed. The property is focused on a great view, with a charming backyard and patio. Perfect location. Compact and well equipped kitchen- dining ( convenient)- lounge (a bit low down for my comfort). The excellent view takes most of your attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Felicity L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful spot, difficult booking process and little privacy.

This property is in a great location overlooking sharkies beach. However, the booking process took over 24 hours with multiple messages back and forth with the property manager. They asked specific unneccesary questions such as what gender and age we were and also where the wedding was located that we were attending. They used language like "if we were to allow you to stay..." multiple times, which was bizarre and unwelcoming. The other thing is we were not told until after booking when provided details on how to access the property that the property is shared with the owners (owners live upstairs and use garage next to bedroom). Every sound made upstairs is very clearly audible. We felt we had very little privacy. The actual unit is lovely, arty and has a beautiful view, the key issues were the lack of disclosure of owners presence until access information was provided and the long (many messages) booking process, which took up far too much time and asked unneccesary questions of us. We did have a special request that was asked, which was for groomsmen to get ready at the property for no more than a few hours. This was granted but at a charge, greedy but they did provide towels which was appreciated, however the communication process arranging this was arduous and as mentioned many messages back and forth.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

couples retreat

Close to the beach and 2 good cafes. Great place for a couple to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne P.

What a gem.

Great spot. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Piece of Heaven

Stayed 51 nights in Oct 2024

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