Mother's Day 2025
Your local’s guide to events and dinners for Mother's Day around the Illawarra.
What's happening?
Explore Mother's Day dinners and other events being held around the Illawarra.
Restaurants You Should Visit
Discover a new restaurant for this Mother's Day.
From The Blog
Nov
02
Melbourne Cup in Wollongong. Best Functions, Venues & Packages in Wollongong and the Illawarra
Famously known as the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup or Cup Day (Tuesday 4 November, 2025) is almost upon us and Wollongong’s finest establishments, restaurants and functions centres are not holding back. Find the best Melbourne Cup event packages and race day experiences Illawarra-wide. You’ll experience the full glitz, glamour and sophistication […]
Nov
01
Why Visiting Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong is an Amazing Experience
Entry to Nan Tien Temple is free and everyone is welcome Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know what an incredible place Nan Tien Temple is to visit and enjoy. Here are the best ways to enjoy Nan Tien Temple, just 10 minutes south of Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to […]
Nov
01
Five Barrel Brewing Wollongong. Rave Reviews. Here’s Why You Should Visit…
Because it’s not just Five Barrel Brewing’s divine array of craft beers. It’s reviewed as one of the Illawarra’s best social venues that everyone loves. Why? It’s a number one Wollongong Brewery with great food, live music on Saturdays, family-run welcoming vibes, inside and outside areas, beer tasting and inside and outside areas and tasting paddles. Plus […]
Nov
01
Best Barefoot Bowls in Wollongong & the Illawarra. Including Glow Bowls & Bowling Parties
Searching for the best barefoot bowls in Wollongong? Then welcome. Whether it’s glow-in-the-dark bowls with mates, barefoot bowls for kids in the school holidays, or a work bowls party on the green with a beer in hand – the Illawarra’s got you covered. We’ve rolled a few bowls barefeet ourselves (some of us with more accuracy […]
Oct
13
Christening Venues & Function Packages Wollongong / Illawarra
Need a Christening Venue or 1st Birthday Party location in Wollongong or Shellharbour? Whether it’s a formal seated celebration or a relaxed, family-friendly gathering, we got you covered. Find your perfect Illawarra Function Space & Room for Christenings, First Birthdays & Naming Days. What’s On in Wollongong is your number one guide to what’s on […]
Oct
11
Best Cafes in Wollongong: Must Try Spots for an Amazing Breakfast
Searching for the best cafes in Wollongong for breakfast and brunch? Whether you’re after a perfectly brewed coffee, a flavour-packed bagel, or a cosy cafe to start your day, the Illawarra is home to some incredible spots. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we’ve explored the region’s cafe scene to uncover the best breakfast destinations […]
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