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Jun 30
Beachside Dining in Wollongong with Ocean Views!

We’ve picked out some of the best beachfront cafes and restaurants perfect for every occasion. Whether you are looking for somewhere to take the kids for a casual lunch or an upscale venue for special occasions, dining with ocean views in Wollongong is a special treat. The Lagoon Seafood Restaurant Stuart Park Grand Pacific Drive […]

Jun 24
The Best Walks Your Family Will Love in Wollongong and Surrounding Areas

We asked local families to share their top walking spots, and the results are in. These walks are perfect for getting outdoors, spending quality time in nature and enjoying everything the Wollongong and surrounding areas have to offer. From coastal views to bushland trails, these family walks offer something for every kind of adventure, whether […]

Jun 24
Sports Bars in Wollongong & Illawarra: Best Pubs & Clubs for Live Sport on Big Screens

Wondering where to watch live sport ‘near me’? What’s on in Wollongong shows you our best bars, pubs and clubs with big screens. Grab your fellow sports enthusiasts and watch your team together on the big screen. Relish the atmosphere of our best sports bars. Wollongong and the Illawarra region have fantastic venues to catch […]

Jun 23
Your Guide to Lunch and Dinner Specials From Local Restaurants in and Around Wollongong

Looking for Lunch or Dinner Specials in Wollongong, Illawarra or Shellharbour? Welcome to What’s on in Wollongong’s guide to dining specials at our pubs and local restaurants. Discover bargain dining deals across the Illawarra. We include Wollongong’s best value lunches, dinners, plus fine dining deals too. Discover the best Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday Pub Specials […]

Jun 19
Top Playgrounds & Parks / Illawarra

Wollongong & Illawarra’s BEST playgrounds! What’s on in Wollongong, Parents Guide Illawarra and Play Illawarra have all agreed on our best local parks. Discover our playgrounds by the ocean, kids bike trails and local nature parks. We recommend three best playgrounds for all ages, best playgrounds for toddlers, a Shellharbour Playground you can’t miss. Plus […]

  • Kids and Family
Jun 18
Discover the Best Illawarra Markets: Your Ultimate Guide to Wollongong & South Coast NSW Markets

Are you googling “Local Markets Near Me“? We have THE best markets in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and Shoalhaven areas. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we showcase diverse markets including Food, Artisan, Farmers, Craft and Vintage and more. Here are our top 20 Illawarra markets below. Or, find Illawarra or Wollongong Market today or […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Jun 17
Best Pizza Restaurants in Wollongong & Illawarra

Looking for the best pizza restaurants in Wollongong and the Illawarra? The What’s On in Wollongong team took on the ultimate pizza mission, and let’s just say—we’ve had a delicious time doing it. Whether it’s Wollongong’s finest woodfired pizza, best takeaway pizza or discovering new Italian restaurants near you, we got you covered. It was […]

Jun 17
Social Groups in Wollongong. Best Ways to Meet People & Make Friends

Want to find your tribe in Wollongong? Looking for ways to meet people in the Illawarra? Whether it’s to find friends or ways to date locally, What’s on in Wollongong has got you covered! Including social sports, to group meet-ups, to singles events. Who needs app’ or more mindless social scrolling? Meet real people in […]

Jun 15
Best Cheap Eats in Wollongong Now. Meals from $10 – $20 Illawarra wide.

Looking for amazing cheap eats and best value restaurant offers near me, across the Illawarra and Wollongong? What’s on in Wollongong reveals our best value dining deals on a budget. Grab your mates or family for amazing food deals including $10 Schnitzels and $10 Burgers. Read our top picks for Wollongong / Shellharbour lunch and […]

Jun 12
Hen’s Party & Bridal Shower Ideas. Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

How to make the bride-to-be feel special. Get inspired with our Best of Wollongong’s Hen’s Activities, Bridal Shower celebrations and Hen Night Ideas. Whether you want fun, creative, cost effective or luxury Hen Party options. What’s on in Wollongong has you covered. Here’s our Illawarra and South Coast Guide to the best party celebration with […]