Nan Tien Temple Pilgrim Lodge
Highlights
- Savour nourishing vegetarian meals served daily in the Temple's Dining Hall for a complete cultural experience.
- Drift through tranquil gardens and lotus ponds, soaking in the serene atmosphere of the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Explore Wollongong and the Illawarra region easily, with convenient access to Unanderra train station and major bus routes.
- Join morning chanting in the Main Shrine or Tai Chi sessions for a unique spiritual connection during your stay.
Looking for peaceful and unique Wollongong accommodation? Pilgrim Lodge offers a truly unforgettable stay within the tranquil grounds of Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the ideal base for exploring Wollongong and the Illawarra region.
This 100-room Lodge provides a tranquil retreat, with sweeping views of the lotus pond, temple gardens, and the Illawarra escarpment. Conveniently located near Unanderra train station and major bus routes, Pilgrim Lodge is perfect for visitors seeking relaxation, cultural immersion, or a weekend getaway.
Rooms cater for couples, families, and groups of two to six guests. Each floor includes a guest tea room for making tea and coffee, while nourishing vegetarian breakfast and dinner are served daily in the Temple’s Dining Hall, offering a complete cultural experience.
Perfect for tourists, family getaways, retreat attendees, festival goers, weddings, group bookings, and overnight conferences, Pilgrim Lodge combines comfort, convenience, and tranquillity in one of Australia’s most unique destinations.
Guests can enjoy guided tours, visit the Nan Tien Art Gallery and Museum, enjoy refreshments at the Tea House and Arts Café, or join the monastics for morning chanting in the Main Shrine and Tai Chi.
Additional facilities include a meeting room for hire, laundry amenities, a guest lounge, and a quiet study room.
Check availability and book your stay at Wollongong’s most unique accommodation – Pilgrim Lodge.
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Standard – One Double Room
The standard room has one double bed, a private en suite, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small refrigerator, heating, fan, fly screens, desk, television and clock radio.
Each level has a guest tea room for making tea and coffee. Guests can also book at the Pilgrim Lodge for dinner and breakfast which is held at the Dining Hall.
Family Rooms
Family rooms feature either one double and two single beds, one double and three single beds, or four single beds.
There are also adjoining rooms with two double beds (air-conditioned) and the adjoining room has three single beds. Rooms have private en suite, tea and coffee making facilities, heating, fan, fly screens, desk, television, and clock radio.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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