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Oktoberfest Wollongong / Illawarra

Your local’s guide to Oktoberfest Events & Venues in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama

BEST Oktoberfest Events

Explore Oktoberfest and other events being held around the Illawarra.

The Icon Wollongong

Located in the heart of Wollongong, The Icon is the perfect bar for drinks, food, events and dancing!

10 Town Hall Place Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Best Illawarra Breweries, venues, pubs and clubs for beers

Discover Wollongong's best beer vibes!

ilu ilu bar

Indian inspired Cocktail Bar with Indian Tapas

Signature Building 10-18 Regent Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Steamers Bar and Grill

Good food, excellent service and ocean views at this award-winning restaurant

1 Marine Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Sullivan's Beverages

Good wine, delivered. No fuss wine shop, Wollongong

Local delivery is for orders within the Illawarra South Coast region (between Thirroul and Unanderra).

The Shellharbour Club

Come and visit The Shellharbour Club. Located in the heart of the Shellharbour community.

The Shellharbour Club Corner Wattle & Shellharbour Roads Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

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

Checho's Wollongong – Bold Flavours, Mexican Soul

Where Contemporary Mexican Food Meets the Coast

3 Crown Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Warilla Hotel

Welcome to the family-friendly Warilla Hotel.

Warilla Hotel 67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

Dicey Riley's Hotel

Welcome to the last true pub in Wollongong

329 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Bottomless Deals & Brunches

Wollongong top bottomless offers & brunches

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