Category: Kids and Family

May 25
5 Best Walks in Wollongong and the Illawarra your Family will Love

Check out these 5 best bush walks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Great local walks for family’s and all ages. Get some bracing fresh air clearing out the lungs, it’s excellent for your immune system and well being. Plan your weekend walk from any one of these faves….(please note – always check first with NSW […]

Apr 26
Best Adventure Park on South Coast of NSW revealed! Why Everyone Loves Treetops Adventure Nowra….

Treetops Adventure Nowra is Australia’s first tree ropes and cliff edge park (and only one hour from Wollongong and SO WORTH THE DRIVE!). If you’ve not taken your mates or the family to Treetops Adventure Nowra – you are missing out on such a brilliant experience… Fly through the trees alongside the stunning Shoalhaven River on Treetops Adventure’s 15 ziplines orscramble along the rock face as you hear the peacocks call! The […]

Apr 21
Anzac Day Services in Wollongong

Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we list all the local events coming up near you. Click below for the 2023 list of ANZAC Day events, dawn services and marches across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Keen to be in the know with what else is going on in the Gong? CLICK HERE for our latest […]

Apr 20
What is the Wollongong property market forecast for 2023 and beyond?

Author: Joanne Danckwardt of One Agency JD Property Agents Around the family dinner table or at drinks with friends, at some point someone will give their Wollongong property market forecast. Having been in the real estate industry for almost 30 years, I’ve seen how trends have emerged over time. There are cycles where the season […]

Mar 31
Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Revealed. An Innovative Venue SO worth a visit / What’s On In Wollongong.

Why Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club is nudging to be the Illawarra’s best club, pub, bowlo, restaurant and beachside accommodation. Let us introduce you to the innovative Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club! It is absolutely NOT your average NSW Club… Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we love trading local insider secrets – and we […]

Oct 14
Is Figtree a Good Place to Live, Buy, Sell or Invest in? Your Illawarra Suburb Guide reveals all

Welcome to What’s On In Wollongong. We’re dedicated to sharing insider info about our incredible region. We interviewed one of Figtree’s leading real estate agents, Cristian Carvana from The Agency, to get the scoop on living, buying, selling and investing locally. Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Figtree? As of October 2022, Cristian […]

Oct 05
A relationship breakdown is hard, but the legal process doesn’t need to be

Relationships breakdown, families separate. Hearts often don’t break evenly.  There is usually significant animosity involved in a relationship breakdown, generally arising from personal behaviours and where assets and lifestyle are at stake. Add to this children’s issues, embarrassment and stress, and it’s a very challenging time for everyone.  There is a wealth of information available […]

Sep 19
Best cycling routes around Wollongong

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 […]

May 13
Wollongong Venues accepting Dine & Discover Vouchers – now extended until 30 June 2022

LAST CALL TO SPEND!! HOT TIP – If you need quick emergency use, you can quickly redeem DIne and Discover Vouchers for Hoyts $25 Vouchers here (there’s a Hoyts in Warrawong 15 mins from Wollongong and you can use your vouchers for any movie, plus they’re valid for three years!) The Dine & Discover Voucher […]

Mar 15
Uni Life: Cheap Eats in Wollongong

When all of your time and energy is being sunk into your studies, it’s hard to eat out with friends or catch a bite on the go using a student budget. Read our top picks for this week’s cheap eats to enjoy with friends that won’t send you broke. Looking for more weekend inspiration? Click […]