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Dec 15
Best Happy Hours in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra: Bars, Pubs & Clubs.

There’s got to be a Happy Hour near me, right? Well, here’s 41 Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama pubs and bars with happy hours! Getting a drinks deal on your fave beers, wines and cocktails makes them taste oh so much sweeter. At What’s On In Wollongong, we get it. Whether it’s after work Friday drinks, […]

Dec 15
Takeaway Eats: Local Favourites to Enjoy from Home

It’s that time of the week at What’s On in Wollongong, where we highlight local restaurants and cafés offering take-away and delivery! From comforting classics to fresh, wholesome dishes, these spots are keeping our hearts happy and your stomach full! And if that is not enough to keep the rumbling bellies away, check out our […]

Dec 14
Festival Events in Wollongong / Illawarra. Best Music, Arts & Culture, Food & Wine Festivals / South Coast NSW

On the hunt for the ultimate festivals in Wollongong, Shoalhaven and the Illawarra? Well, look no further, baby! What’s on in Wollongong has rounded up the most vibrant and diverse festivals on the South Coast of NSW. From music parties that move your body, to folk gatherings that soothe the soul. From celebrations of Art and […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Dec 14
Christmas Lights in Wollongong & Illawarra

Find the best Christmas Light Displays in The Illawarra with What’s On in Wollongong There is something truly magical about all those twinkling lights at Christmas time and the Christmas lights in Wollongong are no exception. Check out the list below for some amazing Christmas lights in Wollongong and beyond! If you have an amazing […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Dec 11
Guide to Christmas Day Lunches & Catering – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra. Open Restaurants, Pubs & Clubs.

Book your Wollongong & Shellharbour Christmas Day Lunches, Dinners & Events. Whether it’s Christmas Day Seafood Specials, a more casual pub or club lunch, or special Illawarra restaurants open on Christmas Day. What’s on in Wollongong has you covered, read on. Outsource Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner! Or bring Christmas Catering to your home. We cover Christmas […]

Dec 09
Free and Low-Cost Valentine’s Day Ideas. Wollongong & Illawarra Guide.

Want to know how you can make Valentine's Day special while on a Budget? What's On in Wollongong is here to help.

Dec 09
Get Romantic on Valentine’s Day. Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching on Friday 14th February 2025. It’s time to plan the best ways to romance your loved one. We know Wollongong’s and Shellharbour’s most romantic restaurants for lunch or dinner. We have found the best romantic places to visit in the Illawarra or, just Valentine’s ideas that will light up your […]

Dec 07
Best Dance School in Wollongong & the Illawarra – Miss Zoe’s School of Dance

Looking for the best dance school in Wollongong and the Illawarra for kids, toddlers, teens or adults? Miss Zoe’s School of Dance — a multi-award-winning dance studio — has opened a fourth school in Calderwood & Tullimbar. Now more Illawarra families can dance close to home. At What’s On in Wollongong, they help locals discover […]

  • Kids and Family
Dec 07
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 […]

Nov 30
Best Bottomless Deals & Brunches in Wollongong / Illawarra

Discover Wollongong’s best bottomless deals & bottomless brunches. Hello Illawarra’s tastiest Brunch Deals amazing food, free flow cocktails and even ocean views. Perfect for a birthday, a catch-up with friends, or a long lunch with flowing bubbles! What’s On in Wollongong is the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, music, food, drinks and […]