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Nov 09
Christmas Carols in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

Find your Illawarra Christmas Carol event near me, with What’s On in Wollongong. Enjoy the best Christmas Carols nearby — we’ve done the research for you! Here are the 2025 Christmas Carols happening in Illawarra suburbs and across Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats […]

Nov 09
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 […]

Nov 09
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 […]

Nov 04
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 […]

Nov 04
Best RSL Clubs & Sports Clubs Wollongong & Illawarra

We love these Wollongong and Illawarra RSL and Sports Clubs for great food, cheap eats, happy hours, entertainment, and family-friendly dining & play areas. What’s on in Wollongong is your insider guide to the best things to do Illawarra wide, including discovering our region’s best RSL’s, Bowlo’s and Sports Clubs. After more food inspo and […]

  • Eat and Drink
Nov 03
What to do in Wollongong when it rains. Rainy day things to do.

Rainy Day things to do in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra wide. Don’t let wet, chilly weather put a damper on your plans! Discover our best indoor venues and fun activities when it’s wet, windy and cold. Here’s 20 rainy day ideas, from museums and art galleries to indoor adventures and delicious food experiences. Bought to […]

Nov 02
Melbourne Cup in Wollongong. Best Functions, Venues & Packages in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Famously known as the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup or Cup Day (Tuesday 4 November, 2025) is almost upon us and Wollongong’s finest establishments, restaurants and functions centres are not holding back. Find the best Melbourne Cup event packages and race day experiences Illawarra-wide. You’ll experience the full glitz, glamour and sophistication […]

Nov 01
Mount Keira Walks & Lookout in Wollongong. Your Guide to Visit, Hike & Explore

Mount Keira is a stunning Illawarra lookout area for a scenic bush walk, a sensational view or a picnic. A chance to admire the sights of Wollongong and sounds of nature at its finest. The lush bush land and iconic views are some of the best in the Illawarra. This What’s on in Wollongong insider […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Nov 01
Best Museums in Wollongong: Discover Illawarra History

We have amazing Museums from planes, trains to automobiles, plus science, art and numerous historical societies. Wollongong is even home to Australia’s only Children’s Museum, Early Start Discovery Space! Discover our best museums, top historical attractions and venues in Wollongong. Here at What’s on in Wollongong, we’ll show you the best ways to discover our […]

Nov 01
The Sea Cliff Bridge Wollongong. A local’s guide to Driving it, Walking it, Parking and What to do Near it…

The majestic Sea Cliff Bridge, Wollongong. It’s one of the most scenic spots on the South Coast NSW Australia, the highlight of the famous Grand Pacific Drive. This top Illawarra tourist attraction is also on my daily commute. Every morning I get to drive the half-kilometre of gently curving bends that hug the sandstone cliffs. […]