Category: Kids and Family

Sep 16
Best Cheap Eats in Wollongong Now. Meals from $10 – $25 Illawarra wide.

Looking for amazing cheap eats and best value restaurant offers near me, across the Illawarra and Wollongong? What’s on in Wollongong reveals our best value dining deals on a budget. Grab your mates or family for amazing food deals including $10 Schnitzels and $10 Burgers. Read our top picks for Wollongong / Shellharbour lunch and […]

Sep 15
Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve Wollongong. Walk, Swim, Find Nature & Enjoy.

Puckeys Estate Nature Reserve, nestled beside Fairy Meadow Beach, is a beautiful walk and place to visit in Wollongong. This What’s on in Wollongong insider guide covers all you need to know about visiting and walking Puckeys Estate. From how to get there, bushwalks and best activities for kids and families. Puckeys Estate is a […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Sep 13
Sauna & Ice Bath Wollongong: Contrast Therapy, Infrared Sauna & Recovery

Looking for a sauna and ice bath in Wollongong? From traditional hot-rock and infrared saunas to ice baths, cold plunges and contrast therapy, Wollongong now has some brilliant places to heat up, cool down and recover. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we show you the best local places to experience saunas, ice baths, contrast […]

Sep 07
The Best Walks Your Family Will Love in Wollongong and Surrounding Areas

We asked local families to share their top walking spots, and the results are in. These walks are perfect for getting outdoors, spending quality time in nature and enjoying everything the Wollongong and surrounding areas have to offer. From coastal views to bushland trails, these family walks offer something for every kind of adventure, whether […]

Sep 01
Father’s Day Events & Things to do in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra wide

A guide to Father’s Day events and ideas of what to do in the Illawarra & Wollongong, Sunday 6 September, 2026. We’ve rounded up the best, local Father’s Day events to spoil the Dad, Grandad, Uncle, Step Dad or father figure in your life. Whether it’s lunch with a view, a special breakfast or dinner, make it a […]

Aug 24
Free Function Room Hire & Party Venues Wollongong & Illawarra

Need Wollongong’s free or low cost room hire for a milestone birthday, engagement, celebration, or party? You’re in luck! Here’s our amazing function venues Illawarra wide, that offer free room hire (yes, really) or low cost party packages and unforgettable vibes. At What’s On in Wollongong, we shortcut locals to the best function venues, from […]

  • Eat and Drink
Aug 22
Best Bike Rides & Cycle Routes / Wollongong & Illawarra

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 […]

Aug 22
Wollongong Botanic Garden Review | Events, Free Activities & Visitor Guide

Visiting Botanic Garden Wollongong? Here’s all you need to know about this beautiful, free, top rated attraction the Illawarra. Wollongong Botanic Garden, located on Murphys Avenue in Keiraville NSW, is loved by locals and tourists. Just minutes from Wollongong CBD and the University of Wollongong, the garden offers stunning themed landscapes, peaceful rainforest walks, family-friendly […]

  • Attractions and Adventure
Aug 22
MTB Wollongong & Illawarra. Best Mountain Bike Trails & Rides. Including Mount Kembla

Googling ‘Great MTB trails near me’? Want to know about Mount Kembla Mountain Bike Trails, (yup they are open!). Wollongong & the Illawarra region is a Mountain Bike Trail Riders paradise. Whether you are starting out and learning mountain bike skills (berm baby, berm!). Or, looking for the ultimate gnarley, steep black-diamond MTB ride, we […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Aug 10
Best Pizza Restaurants & Pizza Deals 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, best pizza deals or discovering new Italian restaurants near you, we got you […]