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

School Holiday Art Therapy Program with Creative Journeys

Kids & teens explore their creativity, express their feelings & build confidence.

15 Dobbie Avenue East Corrimal New South Wales 2518

September 28, 2026

Culture Mix

Culture Mix is back on Saturday 26 September 11am - 6pm

Wollongong CBD along Crown St Mall and Lower Crown Street / Wollongong Art Gallery and Wollongong Library.

September 26, 2026

School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi

School holiday bowling fun for all ages!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Adventure with Dad at Treetops Adventure Nowra - get 15% off!

Get 15% off visits for 4 – 7 September.

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541 Australia

September 4, 2026 - September 7, 2026

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

September 22, 2026

Go Big for Dad with 15% off at Skydive Australia-Wollongong

15% off tandem skydives and gift vouchers with code DADSJUMP

North Wollongong New South Wales

August 10, 2025 - September 6, 2026

Oktoberfest Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

There's no need to travel to Munich when you've got Oktoberfest in your backyard!

421 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

October 10, 2026

Visit Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures these School Holidays

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of the most epic days out you can do as a family!

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

School Holiday Activities at Early Start Discovery Space

Join the Discovery Space team for a fun-filled school holidays!

Early Start Discovery Space University of Wollongong Main Campus

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

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Urban Rec Wollongong - Social Sports for Adults - Winter Registrations open now!

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

Wollongong

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

Child-led, inclusive, therapeutic, nature-based programs.

Avondale & Keiraville

Jamboree Sports - Term 2 Kids & Teens Programs

Juniors, Youth & Teens Flag Football and Futsal fever has hit Wollongong!

University of Wollongong

The Illawarra Dance Academy

Shaping Future Artists - Preschoolers to Pre Professionals

The Illawarra Dance Academy 7 Waynote Place Unanderra New South Wales 2526

Wollongong Youth Centre

The Wollongong Youth Centre is a space where ages 12 - 24 can hang out, connect, learn new skills, meet new people or express their creativity

85 Burelli Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

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