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 16
Where to get Santa Photos in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

Looking for the best Santa Photos in Wollongong? Let What’s on in Wollongong guide you to your perfect Illawarra Santa photo locations, including Shellharbour. Find various Christmas styled Photo themes, shopping centres offering Santa photo’s, Sensitive Santa options, and even Santa visit viewings! At What’s On in Wollongong, we short-cut you to the best Christmas, festive […]

Nov 09
Christmas Carols in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

Find your Illawarra Christmas Carol event near me, with What’s On in Wollongong. Enjoy the best Christmas Carols nearby — we’ve done the research for you! Here are the 2025 Christmas Carols happening in Illawarra suburbs and across Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats […]

Nov 01
Mount Keira Walks & Lookout in Wollongong. Your Guide to Visit, Hike & Explore

Mount Keira is a stunning Illawarra lookout area for a scenic bush walk, a sensational view or a picnic. A chance to admire the sights of Wollongong and sounds of nature at its finest. The lush bush land and iconic views are some of the best in the Illawarra. This What’s on in Wollongong insider […]

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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 […]

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