Category: Out of the box

The sun is out and we are thirsting for adventure. And swimming. It’s hot – we want both! Well, get ready to dive in because here at What’s On in Wollongong we have put together the best hiking trails around Wollongong & the Illawarra with natural swimming holes. These are some of the loveliest bushland […]

Find the best Christmas Light Displays in The Illawarra with What’s On in Wollongong There is something truly magical about all those twinkling lights at Christmas time and the Christmas lights in Wollongong are no exception. Check out the list below for some amazing Christmas lights in Wollongong and beyond! If you have an amazing display […]

Christmas is getting closer with every passing week. For the top 20 Christmas gift ideas in the Illawarra, continue reading. We’ve found the most popular and the best Christmas present ideas. Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we’ve tracked down some unique gifts for your family, friends, neighbours, teachers, or colleagues. Check out this awesome […]

Looking for fun places to take the kids for Halloween across the Illawarra and Wollongong? Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we’ve searched high and low for the best Halloween events. Keep reading for ghostly Halloween games to play and the best places to trick-or-treat across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Listed here are a mixture […]

Welcome to What’s on in Wollongong for Couples Edition. The best romantic things to do for couples in Wollongong! Here at What’s On In Wollongong we’ve put together some delicious ways to surprise your lover – locally! These unique date ideas represent the best that the South Coast Of NSW has to offer. So whether […]

Here at What’s on in Wollongong we love finding you the best cheap eats Illawarra-wide. Outsource lunch or dinner and enjoy these bargain dining deals across the Illawarra. Please Note: we endeavour to keep this updated regularly, but each deal can change without notice, so check the links before you set off! Best cheap eats across […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s another edition of The Wollongong Local where we look at some things that make our beautiful city the best place to live. If you missed the introduction to this series, The Wollongong Local: The Beginning, you could find it here. It was a rainy day in Wollongong when I started thinking about how lucky […]