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.

What's happening?

Discover the latest in local sporting events and activities that are coming soon to Wollongong.

Five Barrel Brewing Trivia Nights

Now every Thursday at Five Barrel Brewing

Five Barrel Brewing 318 Keira Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 13, 2025

Social Golf Club - North Nowra Tavern

Get involved with the North Nowra Tavern Social Golf Club. Happening once a month at local and surrounding…

82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

November 22, 2025

FREE Trial Class - Beginner Ballroom/Social Dance - Miss Zoe's School of Dance

Learn the basics of waltz, cha-cha, and more!

90 Swan Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

August 14, 2025 - November 30, 2025

LATE NIGHT BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Belllambi

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

November 14, 2025 - November 15, 2025

Join Miss Zoe's School of Dance in Term 4, 2025

Award Winning Kid's & Adults Dance Classes. Wollongong/Kiama/Coledale

Wollongong Kiama Coledale

September 17, 2025 - December 20, 2025

Christmas Family Fun Day - North Nowra Tavern

A festive filled Family Fun Day

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

December 14, 2025

Family Day with Fun Messy Mates - Five Barrel Brewing

Ready for a day of family fun like no other? Look no further than Five Barrels! Join them for a fantastic day packed with games galore!

Five Barrel Brewing 265 Keira St Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 14, 2025

HARS Aviation Museum Tarmac Days

Tarmac Days are held over three consecutive days, beginning on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month.

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

November 14, 2025 - November 16, 2025

The Frat is where the Fun is at these School Holidays!

The Frat is where the fun is these School Holidays!

The Fraternity Club 11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

January 5, 2026

Businesses You Should Visit

Visit businesses who love students

North Nowra Tavern

Your Local Spot for Great Food, Drinks, and Unforgettable Moments

82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

Revolution Laser Arena + NEW VR Rooms!

Laser Tag experiences for the whole family. Revolution specialises in Kid's Parties and everyday Laser Tagging fun!

2 Drummond Street Spring Hill New South Wales 2500

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

Urban Rec Wollongong - Social Sports for Adults

Get fit, have FUN, make new friends! More than sport!

Wollongong

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

Early Start Discovery Space - Where Curious Minds Play!

Where Curious Minds Play! Australia's only dedicated children's museum and the worlds first on a university campus!

Building 21 University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue Keiraville NSW 2500

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