Attractions and Adventure
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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Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.
New Exhibtion/Opening Weekend at Bundanon: Betty Kuntiwa Pumani: maḻatja-maḻatja (those who come after) & David Sequeira: The Shape of Music.
Bundanon celebrates the work of two leading Australian artists
- Bundanon 170 Riversdale Road Illaroo New South Wales 2540
June 28, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong returns!
1-30 April at Wollongong Botanic Garden
- Wollongong Botanic Garden 40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Circus Monoxide's Winter Holiday Program
Because Life's Better Upside-Down
- Circus Monoxide 3 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519
July 7, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Wollongong Skydive Weekday Price Drop - Skydive Australia
Skydive the Gong for $389 – Weekdays Only!
- North Wollongong
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
LATE NIGHT BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Belllambi
FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS
- 103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518
June 13, 2025 - June 14, 2025
From The Blog
Jan
01
Best Waterfalls Wollongong. Illawarra Walks with Swimming Holes and Waterfalls
Dive into Wollongong’s best waterfalls! What’s On in Wollongong‘s waterfall walks around Wollongong & the Illawarra, plus bushwalks with natural swimming holes. These are some of the loveliest bushland and coastal walks for all ages and fitness levels – its just a bonus that there is a swim waiting for you at the end! Even […]
Jan
01
Best Rock Pools and Tidal Pools for swimming around Wollongong & Illawarra
(above main image courtesy of Kramer Photography) Do you need a little saltwater therapy without the sand or the shories? Our Wollongong and Illawarra region has dozens of tidal rock and swimming pools just waiting to be discovered. These delicious ocean refreshed pools range from rock pool to Olympic in size and design, so you’re […]
Dec
24
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 display […]
Dec
04
Where to get Santa Photos in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra
Looking for the best Santa Photos in Wollongong? Let What’s on in Wollongong guide you to your perfect Illawarra Santa photo locations, including Shellharbour. Find various Christmas styled Photo themes, shopping centres offering Santa photo’s, Sensitive Santa options, and even Santa visit viewings! Find more Christmas events, markets and all seasonal what’s on here. Dapto […]
Nov
19
Best Illawarra Escarpment Bushwalks. Where to Hike in Wollongong Nature
Want to hike, walk and explore the stunning Illawarra escarpment? Let us recommend our best Wollongong walking tracks. The stunning and rugged escarpment on NSW’s South Coast, is renowned for its biodiversity, indigenous significance and of course its views and walks. The heavy canopy of rainforest hides many special walking tracks, all of which are […]
Nov
12
MTB Wollongong & Illawarra. Our Best Mountain Bike Trails & Rides
Googling ‘Great MTB trails near me’? Wollongong & the Illawarra region is a Mountain Bike Trail Riders paradise. Whether you are starting out and learning mountain bike skills (berm baby, berm!). Or, looking for the ultimate gnarley, steep black-diamond MTB ride, we have the best MTB trail for you. Welcome to What’s on in Wollongong’s […]
