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Oct 29
Small & Micro Wedding Guide. Wollongong & Shoalhaven Best Venue’s & Packages

Planning a micro-wedding, elopement ceremony and celebration? Small and intimate weddings are beautiful. Firstly, congrats! Secondly, we have cherry picked some stunning micro wedding venues Illawarra wide. Get dreamy planning your small wedding around Wollongong / South Coast of NSW. From affordable to luxury small weddings, here’s our What’s on in Wollongong insider guide to […]

Oct 29
Discover the Best Illawarra Markets: Your Ultimate Guide to Wollongong & South Coast NSW Markets

Are you googling “Local Markets Near Me“? We have THE best markets in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and Shoalhaven areas. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we showcase diverse markets including Food, Artisan, Farmers, Craft and Vintage and more. Here are our top 20 Illawarra markets below. Or, find Illawarra or Wollongong Market today or […]

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Oct 28
Your Guide to the MS Gong Ride – The Ride to Fight MS 

The MS Gong Ride is back on Sunday 3 November 2024! If you want to ride, be involved and enjoy this amazing Sydney to Wollongong Bike Ride event, read on. Since 1981, this iconic ride to fight MS, has inspired an incredible community of Wollongong and Sydney locals. Here’s how you join the ride to […]

Oct 23
Best Things To Do in Wollongong & The Illawarra. Get Inspired.

Wollongong and its surrounding Illawarra region are a treasure trove of attractions, sites and experiences. If you’re wondering how to spend a day or a weekend in Wollongong, look no further for inspiration! Written by a born and bred ‘Gong local, this guide lists the very best things to do in Wollongong and the Illawarra. […]

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Oct 22
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 […]

Oct 21
Best Waterfalls Wollongong. Illawarra Walks with Swimming Holes and Waterfalls

Dive into Wollongong’s best waterfalls! What’s On in Wollongong‘s waterfall walks around Wollongong & the Illawarra, plus bushwalks with natural swimming holes. These are some of the loveliest bushland and coastal walks for all ages and fitness levels – its just a bonus that there is a swim waiting for you at the end! Even […]

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