What's On For Kids and Family

Are you looking for the best kids activities in Wollongong? See below for a great selection of ideas that the whole family can enjoy. Whether you are looking for some school holidays inspiration or an activity for the family to do on the weekend, there is always something happening in Wollongong. Featured

What's on for Kids & Family

Discover events for children and family throughout Wollongong, Shellharbour and beyond.

Family & Kid Friendly Local Places to Visit

Best Places for kids and family in the Illawarra

From The Blog

Oct 07
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 07
Best Bike Rides & Cycle Routes / Wollongong & Illawarra

Get on your bike and discover our best bike rides, cycle paths and mountain bike trails around the Illawarra. At What’s On in Wollongong, we know cyclists are spoilt for choice locally. From flat coastal tracks to challenging mountain terrain, Wollongong truly offers something for everyone – from learner riders, to lycra clad pro’s and […]

Oct 07
Your Guide to the MS Gong Ride – The Ride to Fight MS 

The MS Gong Ride is back on Sunday 1 November 2026! If you want to ride, be involved and enjoy this amazing Sydney to Wollongong Bike Ride event, read on. Since 1981, this iconic ride to fight MS, has inspired an incredible community of Wollongong and Sydney locals. Here’s how you join the ride to […]

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