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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.

Oktoberfest at Wisos Wollongong

Oktoberfest celebration at Wisos!

Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club Cnr Gipps Rd & Foley St Gwynneville NSW 2500

October 19, 2025

Oktoberfest - Lake Illawarra Hotel

Oktoberfest is coming to Lake Illawarra Hotel! 🍻

193 Windang Road Windang New South Wales 2528

September 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025

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

Oktoberfest - North Nowra Tavern

Oktoberfest is coming to North Nowra Tavern!????

North Nowra Tavern 82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

September 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Best Illawarra Breweries, venues, pubs and clubs for beers

Discover Wollongong's best beer vibes!

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

Woonona Bulli RSL Club

Your local venue for family friendly dining!

Checho's Wollongong – Bold Flavours, Mexican Soul

Where Contemporary Mexican Food Meets the Coast

3 Crown Lane Wollongong New South Wales 2500

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

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

Kembla Grange Racecourse - Illawarra Turf Club

Kembla Grange Racecourse provides the perfect day out under the Illawarra Escarpment!

Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

The Fraternity Club

Leading Dining, Functions & Entertainment venue in the Illawarra!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club

Come & visit one of the best places in the Illawarra!

Wiseman Park Wollongong City Bowling Club Cnr Gipps Rd & Foley St Gwynneville NSW 2500

Dapto Leagues Club

Dapto Leagues Club are an inclusive, family-friendly dining destination where honest food, fine beverage, and…

Station Street Dapto New South Wales 2530

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