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.

Attractions You Should Visit

Visit the latest attractions

Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Experience steam train rides at the historical Illawarra Light Railway Museum - an educational, FUN and interactive day out all ages!

Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

HARS Aviation Museum

An exciting and educational day out exploring planes across history for young and old.

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

Treetops Adventure Nowra

Australia’s First Treetop Ropes & Cliff-edge experience!

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

Sauna & Ice Bath Recovery - Saunaus, Wollongong

Where Heat meets Ice in perfect harmony

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

WIN Stadium

Home to the biggest sport and entertainment events in the Illawarra!

Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Infamous The Show

A Cabaret Cirque Sensation!

Bulli Showground Grevillea Park Road Bulli NSW 2516

November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025

Nitro Circus

Nitro Circus is coming to WIN Stadium for one night only!

WIN Stadium 46 Harbour Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Wollongong Makers Market

LOCAL | HANDMADE | ARTISAN

Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025

INTRO TO LEAGUE BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Bellambi

Get expert tips from an experienced league bowler!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

November 13, 2025

Farm Play & Picnic Days at Green Connect

Join us at the beautiful Green Connect Farm for an exciting session of outdoor play and farm exploration!

Green Connect 6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

November 28, 2025

Community Climb Night at Hangdog Climbing Gym

Looking for something fun, active, and social in Wollongong?

130 Auburn Street Coniston New South Wales 2500

November 28, 2025

The Illawarra Edible Garden Trail

The Illawarra Edible Garden Trail is back for the third year running!

The Trail will take place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of November between 10am-3pm

November 22, 2025

The Flip Out Halloween House Party! Flip Out Albion Park

It's going to be fang-tastic!

Flip Out Albion Park 182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

October 31, 2025

$25 off tandem skydives at Skydive Sydney-Wollongong

Wollongong Locals offer with Skydive Australia - get $25 off!

North Wollongong

September 2, 2025 - December 31, 2025

From The Blog

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 04

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 […]

Sep 24

Bald Hill Lookout. Reviews & All You Need to Know

Bald Hill lookout is one of Illawarra’s top attractions and best lookouts over Wollongong. Visiting Bald Hill is loved by tourists and locals. Perfect for a a day trip, for a catch up, a lunch or a spot of whale / dolphin watching. This What’s on in Wollongong insider guide covers all you need to […]

Aug 12

How to have the best day ever at Jamberoo Action Park. Read this before you go.

Find out everything you need to know to have the best day at Jamberoo Action Park this season — including parent hacks and tips to save money. This is What’s on in Wollongong’s personalised Jamberoo-veteran ultimate guide to NSW’s biggest and best family-operated water theme park. Plan your Illawarra family-fun day out, to perfection. We. […]

Aug 11

Best Things to do in Thirroul, NSW: Insider’s Guide

Discovering the best things to do in Thirroul, NSW. Thirroul is a treasure trove of goodness, with so much to do and explore. What to do in Thirroul can include sampling day spas, gift shops, Thirroul Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Bars, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, glorious beaches and a spectacular theatre. This sunny Northern Illawarra […]

Jul 11

Illawarra Hawks Membership. The Packages, Benefits & Pricing

The Illawarra Hawks, our cherished Wollongong team in the National Basketball League (NBL), have a passionate local following. Including us at What’s on in Wollongong! OK, we are somewhat biased but the benefits of Hawks Membership are WAY more than just a guaranteed ticket to each home game at WIN Stadium; it’s a gateway to […]