What's On This School Holidays

Your local’s guide to events, offers, businesses, and more for this school holidays around the Illawarra.

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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 […]

  • The Wollongong Local
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 […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Nov 01
Is Wollongong a Good Place to Live? Your Illawarra Suburb Guide to Buying, Selling, Investing and Living in Wollongong

Welcome to What’s On In Wollongong. We’re dedicated to sharing insider info about our incredible region. It’s no longer a secret that living in the Illawarra offers a beautiful lifestyle. Importantly, with more affordable housing than Sydney. We interviewed some of Wollongong’s leading real estate agents, to get the scoop on living, buying, selling and […]

Oct 30
What’s On for Halloween in Wollongong & the Illawarra for Adults & Kids

Looking for fun places to take the kids for Halloween across the Illawarra and Wollongong? Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we’ve searched high and low for the best Halloween events. Keep reading for ghostly Halloween games to play and the best places to trick-or-treat across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Listed here are a mixture […]

Sep 03
Best Italian Restaurants & Takeaway in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Whether you’re dreaming of rich ragù, perfect pasta, or fresh, fast takeaway that tastes like it was made in a Nonna’s kitchen — this guide has you covered. We’ve eaten our way through the region (purely for research purposes, of course) and rounded up […]

Sep 03
Father’s Day Events & Things to do in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra wide

A guide to Father’s Day events and ideas of what to do in the Illawarra & Wollongong, Sunday 7 September, 2025. We’ve rounded up the best, local Father’s Day events to spoil the Dad, Grandad, Uncle, Step Dad or father figure in your life. Whether it’s lunch with a view, a special breakfast or dinner, make it a […]

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