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Want to have a great time but not break the budget? Here’s a guide to the best events, entertainment and activities in the Illawarra that won’t cost you a cent. You’re welcome.
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2025 Book Week Events - Wollongong City Libraries
2025 Book Week Events
- Wollongong
August 16, 2025 - August 23, 2025
Greetings from Wollongong at Wollongong Art Gallery
Greetings from Wollongong celebrates Wollongong's rich history, highlighting the intersection of protest and politics with the vital energies of party and play.
- 46 Burelli Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500
June 14, 2025 - August 31, 2025
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Aug
21
Best Christmas Gift Ideas around Wollongong and the Illawarra
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Aug
21
What’s on School Holidays / Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama & Illawarra
Here at What’s on in Wollongong, we’ve found the best Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra School Holiday programs, events, activities & low-cost kids holiday FUN. The school holidays come round so quickly, but fun school holiday ideas await! Read on for our best What’s on for Kids School Holiday Guide. Need more Illawarra School Holiday Activity inspiration – […]
Aug
21
Unique, Different & Lesser Known Things To Do Wollongong & Illawarra. Shhh Don’t Tell Anyone…
With so many unique and brilliant things to do around Wollongong, you’re unlikely to run out of local attractions and things to do. But when that day comes and you feel like discovering different things to do in the Illawarra, we’re on the case. If you fancy a change or you’re tired of sharing Wollongong’s […]
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