Category: Attractions and Adventure
Treetops Adventure Nowra is an amazing Adventure Park for kids and adults. On the South Coast of NSW, an easy one hour drive from Wollongong, it’s Australia’s first tree ropes, ziplining and cliff edge park. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Nowra, what to do in the school holidays, a great day-trip from Sydney, then look […]
Where to Whale Watch in Wollongong & NSW South Coast. Each year from May to November, more than 40,000 humpback and southern right whales migrate up and down the NSW South Coast. Let us at What’s on in Wollongong show the best Whale Watching vantage points in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Illawarra and further down NSW South Coast. […]
Looking for Wollongong’s top attractions or planning a scenic coastal walk? The Blue Mile Wollongong is one of our most iconic and accessible experiences in the Illawarra. Got visitors? Bring them here! Stretching from Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach to Wollongong Harbour, this coastal promenade offers walking & cylcing paths, ocean views, cafes, picnic […]
Want to hike, walk and explore the stunning Illawarra escarpment? Let us recommend our best Wollongong walking tracks. The stunning and rugged escarpment on NSW’s South Coast, is renowned for its biodiversity, indigenous significance and of course its views and walks. The heavy canopy of rainforest hides many special walking tracks, all of which are […]
Picnic locations with ocean views across Wollongong & the Illawarra, what way to enjoy the South Coast of NSW. The native wildflowers are out, the sun is warm and prime picnickin’ season is upon us! Ah, the humble picnic, what is more nourishing than a slow day lazing in the grass together, soaking up some […]
There’s no doubt about it, Australia Day in Wollongong & Illawarra is simply iconic! Discover what’s on for fun and adventure for all ages this Australia Day, Sunday 26 January 2025 in Wollongong. We’ve created a list of the top Australia Day events near you. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live […]
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 […]
Get on your bike and discover our best bike rides, cycle paths and mountain bike trails around the Illawarra. At What’s On in Wollongong, we know cyclists are spoilt for choice locally. From flat coastal tracks to challenging mountain terrain, Wollongong truly offers something for everyone – from learner riders, to lycra clad pro’s and […]
We have amazing Museums from planes, trains to automobiles, plus science, art and numerous historical societies. Wollongong is even home to Australia’s only Children’s Museum, Early Start Discovery Space! Discover our best museums, top historical attractions and venues in Wollongong. Here at What’s on in Wollongong, we’ll show you the best ways to discover our […]
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 […]