Sports and Activities

We love our beautiful outdoors in the Illawarra. Whether you follow the NRL, NBL or Soccer, there are plenty of teams to get around. There are also plenty of local sporting teams that you can get involved with. Discover the latest in local sporting events and activities that are coming soon to Wollongong.

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From The Blog

Aug 01
Why Life is like Walks on Fairy Meadow Beach

For locals who love calling Wollongong home. I own What’s On In Wollongong and Parents Guide Illawarra, so disclosing upfront, I’m a biased source of local intel. The force of love for the ‘Gong is strong in this one… So for a shortish, uplifting read and hopefully a rush of extra gratitude, read on! I […]

Jun 29
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

Jun 28
Best suburbs to buy in and rent in Wollongong

Wollongong is known for its great beaches, quality of life and developing culture. Whether you’re moving from a different suburb or you’re selling your home in Wollongong and trying to decide which suburb to move to next, the region offers a range of different options for all different tastes. Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant is an […]

May 13
Wollongong Venues accepting Dine & Discover Vouchers – now extended until 30 June 2022

LAST CALL TO SPEND!! HOT TIP – If you need quick emergency use, you can quickly redeem DIne and Discover Vouchers for Hoyts $25 Vouchers here (there’s a Hoyts in Warrawong 15 mins from Wollongong and you can use your vouchers for any movie, plus they’re valid for three years!) The Dine & Discover Voucher […]

May 05
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

Mar 15
Uni Life: Cheap Eats in Wollongong

When all of your time and energy is being sunk into your studies, it’s hard to eat out with friends or catch a bite on the go using a student budget. Read our top picks for this week’s cheap eats to enjoy with friends that won’t send you broke. Looking for more weekend inspiration? Click […]

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