Category: Attractions and Adventure

Discovering the best things to do in Thirroul, NSW. Thirroul is a treasure trove of goodness, with so much to do and explore. What to do in Thirroul can include sampling day spas, gift shops, Thirroul Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs & Bars, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, glorious beaches and a spectacular theatre. This sunny Northern Illawarra […]

The Illawarra Hawks, our cherished Wollongong team in the National Basketball League (NBL), have a passionate local following. Including us at What’s on in Wollongong! OK, we are somewhat biased but the benefits of Hawks Membership are WAY more than just a guaranteed ticket to each home game at WIN Stadium; it’s a gateway to […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Looking for NSW South Coast best wineries? From sprawling vineyards to boutique wineries tucked away in green valleys, the NSW South Coast boasts a delightful array of wine destinations waiting to be explored. Whether you want a in-depth wine tour or more a fun gathering for wine tasting, we reveal your best tours and options […]

Cyclists are spoilt for choice in Wollongong, where flat coastal routes meet rough mountain terrain ensuring there is something for every kind of cyclist from learner riders right through to old pros. Currently Wollongong offers more than 42km of cycle tracks on shared pathways covering the area between Sandon Point and Lake Illawarra, making Wollongong […]

Travelling with friends and family can be a lot of fun, but it can also be filled with disagreements, opinions and a whole lot of eye-rolling. If you are someone who has discovered the self-satisfying joys of travelling as a party of one, the City of Wollongong would love to host your next adventure. Imagine […]