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The Illawarra is home to many sites of natural and cultural significance. Find out what the Wollongong attractions have to offer you. Any day can be an adventure, see the latest in upcoming events.
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Visit Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures these School Holidays
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of the most epic days out you can do as a family!
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026
School Holiday Activities at Early Start Discovery Space
Join the Discovery Space team for a fun-filled school holidays!
- Early Start Discovery Space University of Wollongong Main Campus
September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026
School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi
School holiday bowling fun for all ages!
- 103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518
September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026
From The Blog
Aug
02
Best Things to Do in Wollongong in Winter: Warming Inspiration Awaits
Winter in Wollongong but there’s still amazing things to do. Whether it’s cold, rainy, or windswept outside, discover cozy, exciting and invigorating ways to stay entertained, relaxed and warm. From indoor adventures to hot saunas, scenic bushwalks, indoor markets to pubs with roaring fires, here’s your ultimate winter what’s on guide. What’s On in Wollongong is […]
Jul
29
Best Places to Whale Watch Wollongong & Illawarra. Spot Majestic Whales from May – November Here…
Where to Whale Watch in Wollongong & NSW South Coast. Each year from May to November, more than 40,000 humpback and southern right whales migrate up and down the NSW South Coast. Let us at What’s on in Wollongong show the best Whale Watching vantage points in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Illawarra and further down NSW South Coast. […]
Jul
23
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 […]
Jul
20
Wollongong Botanic Garden Review | Events, Free Activities & Visitor Guide
Visiting Botanic Garden Wollongong? Here’s all you need to know about this beautiful, free, top rated attraction the Illawarra. Wollongong Botanic Garden, located on Murphys Avenue in Keiraville NSW, is loved by locals and tourists. Just minutes from Wollongong CBD and the University of Wollongong, the garden offers stunning themed landscapes, peaceful rainforest walks, family-friendly […]
Jul
20
Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve Wollongong. Walk, Swim, Find Nature & Enjoy.
Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve, nestled beside Fairy Meadow Beach, is a beautiful walk and place to visit in Wollongong. This What’s on in Wollongong insider guide covers all you need to know about visiting and walking Puckeys Estate. From how to get there, bushwalks and best activities for kids and families. Puckeys Estate is a […]
Jul
16
Best Christmas Gift Ideas around Wollongong and the Illawarra
At What’s On in Wollongong, we short-cut you to the best ways to shop local this Christmas and make it a Christmas to remember AND support our local business community! Get our top gift-giving picks below. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats & drinks, and family fun. After even more Christmas party […]