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

Skydive Australia

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

North Wollongong New South Wales

Urban Rec Wollongong - Social Sports for Adults

Get fit, have FUN, make new friends! More than sport!

Wollongong

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

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

Treetops Adventure Nowra

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

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

Altitude 1148

Delicious Food & Priceless Panoramic Views and Premium seating with ocean views

Altitude 1148 Southern Gateway Centre M1 Princes Motorway Bulli Tops NSW 2516

Wollongong Art Gallery

Wollongong Art Gallery is one of the largest regional art galleries in Australia.

Five Barrel Brewing

The second brewery to hit Wollongong is smashing out a range of great craft beers. Open for tastings and can sales.

318 Keira Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

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

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

CHEAP TUESDAY Bowling $10 games @ Northern Bowl, Bellambi

$10 games of bowling all day every Tuesday!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

November 11, 2025

The Gong Raceday

Experience the excitement of the Spring Carnival at The Illawarra Turf Club’s premier race!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 401 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

November 22, 2025

Sunset Cinema Wollongong

Early Bird Passes on sale now - secure your spot early and save!

Wollongong Botanic Garden Murphys Ave Keiraville New South Wales 2500

November 5, 2025 - March 28, 2026

Events & Train Rides - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

A great place to take children who love trains!

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

November 9, 2025

LATE NIGHT BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Belllambi

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

November 14, 2025 - November 15, 2025

Stay 7 Pay 5 Special at Culburra Beach

Make the most of your beachside getaway at Holiday Haven Culburra Beach – stay longer and soak it all…

2a Prince Edward Avenue Culburra Beach New South Wales 2540

September 15, 2025 - December 14, 2025

Stand-up Comedy Events in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Wollongong's Home of Stand-Up Comedy.

The Builders Club 61 Church Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 21, 2025

Spring Offer: Stay 4 Pay for 3 at Holiday Haven Parks

Enjoy a spring escape on the stunning NSW South Coast!

New South Wales

August 26, 2025 - December 18, 2025

From The Blog

Oct 30

Best Adventure Park on South Coast of NSW revealed! Treetops Adventure Nowra

Treetops Adventure Nowra is an amazing Adventure Park for kids and adults. On the South Coast of NSW, an easy one hour drive from Wollongong, it’s Australia’s first tree ropes, ziplining and cliff edge park. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Nowra, what to do in the school holidays, a great day-trip from Sydney, then look […]

Oct 22

Wedding Trends & Costs in Wollongong & Illawarra / South Coast NSW

Planning your wedding in the glorious Illawarra or Wollongong? Keen to know our wedding venues, how much weddings cost, best packages and trends? Whether you’re a local or planning a Destination Wedding in South Coast of NSW, welcome to our Wedding Trends article. We’ve referenced the Easy Weddings – Wedding Industry Report for 2024. Plus […]

Sep 22

Best cycling routes around Wollongong

At What’s On in Wollongong, we know cyclists are spoilt for choice in our city. From flat coastal tracks to challenging mountain terrain, Wollongong truly offers something for everyone – from learner riders right through to seasoned pros. With more than 42km of shared cycle pathways stretching between Sandon Point and Lake Illawarra, Wollongong has […]

Sep 08

Top 12 Wollongong & Illawarra Picnic Spots to Explore

Picnic locations with ocean views across Wollongong & the Illawarra, what way to enjoy the South Coast of NSW. The native wildflowers are out, the sun is warm and prime picnickin’ season is upon us! Ah, the humble picnic, what is more nourishing than a slow day lazing in the grass together, soaking up some […]

Sep 07

MTB Wollongong & Illawarra. Best Mountain Bike Trails & Rides. Including Mount Kembla

Googling ‘Great MTB trails near me’? Want to know about Mount Kembla Mountain Bike Trails, (yup they are open!). 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 […]

Sep 07

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. […]