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.
Including educational, gigs and music, and more.
Lake Illawarra Hotel - School Holiday Activities
Easter school holidays are sorted at Lake Illawarra Hotel!
- Lake Illawarra Hotel 193-197 Windang Road
April 7, 2026 - April 17, 2026
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From The Blog
Feb
12
Free and Low-Cost Valentine’s Day Ideas. Wollongong & Illawarra Guide.
Want to know how you can make Valentine's Day special while on a Budget? What's On in Wollongong is here to help.
Feb
12
Get Romantic on Valentine’s Day. Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching on Saturday 14 February 2026 and it’s time to turn up the romance. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples — it’s for anyone who loves a good time (Galentine anyone?). Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, rounding up your mates, or treating yourself to a solo night out, you have […]
Feb
10
Your Local Guide to the Best Swimming Pools in Wollongong & Illawarra
Calling all water-babies big and small! We have some glorious warm weather coming our way, so now is the time to explore some of the best swimming pools around Wollongong. We are so lucky to have an abundance of swimming options in our local area, so whether you love to dive in for a few […]
Feb
10
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, […]
Feb
06
Best Rock Pools and Tidal Pools for swimming around Wollongong & Illawarra
Our Wollongong and Illawarra region has dozens of tidal rock and ocean swimming pools just waiting to be discovered. These delicious ocean refreshed pools range from rock pool to Olympic in size and design. Read on for a What’s on In Wollongong local guide to the best rock pools in Wollongong and Illawarra. What’s On […]
Jan
27
Best Waterfalls Wollongong, Illawarra, Shoalhaven & South Coast. Best 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 […]