What's On For Students
Your local’s guide to events, offers, and more for the thousands of students around the Illawarra.
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Discover student-friendly events throughout Wollongong and beyond.
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From The Blog
Jun
08
Best Happy Hours in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra: Bars, Pubs & Clubs.
There’s got to be a Happy Hour near me, right? Well, here’s 41 Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama pubs and bars with happy hours! Getting a drinks deal on your fave beers, wines and cocktails makes them taste oh so much sweeter. At What’s On In Wollongong, we get it. Whether it’s after work Friday drinks, […]
Jun
03
Best Italian Restaurants & Takeaway in Wollongong & the Illawarra
Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Whether you’re dreaming of rich ragù, perfect pasta, or fresh, fast takeaway that tastes like it was made in a Nonna’s kitchen — this guide has you covered. We’ve eaten our way through the region (purely for research purposes, of course) and rounded up […]
Jun
03
Best Pizza Restaurants in Wollongong & Illawarra
Looking for the best pizza restaurants in Wollongong and the Illawarra? The What’s On in Wollongong team took on the ultimate pizza mission, and let’s just say—we’ve had a delicious time doing it. Whether it’s Wollongong’s finest woodfired pizza, best takeaway pizza or discovering new Italian restaurants near you, we got you covered. It was […]
Jun
02
Guide to Christmas Day Lunches & Catering – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra. Open Restaurants, Pubs & Clubs.
Book your Wollongong & Shellharbour Christmas Day Lunches, Dinners & Events. Whether it’s Christmas Day Seafood Specials, a more casual pub or club lunch, or special Illawarra restaurants open on Christmas Day. What’s on in Wollongong has you covered, read on. Outsource Christmas Day Lunch or Dinner! Or bring Christmas Catering to your home. We cover Christmas […]
Jun
01
Best Christmas Gift Ideas around Wollongong and the Illawarra
Uncover the top 20 Christmas gift ideas in Wollongong and the Illawarra! We’ve curated a list of the most popular and unique presents for your family, friends, neighbours, teachers, and colleagues. At What’s On In Wollongong, we believe in the joy of giving, and our gift shopping guide helps you find that perfect Christmas gift […]
Jun
01
Dog Friendly Wollongong: Cafes, Walks, Beaches, Parks, Pubs. Illawarra Guide.
Are your ears always pricked for the best dog friendly activities in Wollongong? Discover our dog friendly cafes, walks, parks and pubs Illawarra wide. Our little fur babies love to get amongst it. Whether your four-legged-friend loves bushwalking, swimming, digging or even a cheeky puppuccino, we know the perfect spots to take your dog in […]
