Category: Special Occasions

Apr 09
What’s on School Holidays / Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama & Illawarra

Find Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra School Holiday programs, events, activities & low-cost kids holiday FUN. Discover the best things to do in the holidays, with What’s on in Wollongong. Fun school holiday ideas await! Read on for our best What’s on for Kids School Holiday Guide. Need more Illawarra School Holiday Activities – read 32 school […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Apr 07
Wedding Trends & Costs in Wollongong & Illawarra / South Coast NSW

Planning your wedding in the glorious Illawarra or Wollongong? Keen to know our wedding venues, how much weddings cost, best packages and trends? Whether you’re a local or planning a Destination Wedding in South Coast of NSW, welcome to our Wedding Trends article. We’ve referenced the Easy Weddings – Wedding Industry Report for 2024. Plus […]

Apr 07
Find your Perfect Wedding Venue. Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best & Secret Venues Revealed. Get Inspired.

Looking for the perfect wedding venue in Wollongong, Illawarra or Shoalhaven? Look no further! Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we have the local insiders’ guide to the best wedding venues in the Illawarra. Whether it’s large and traditional ceremony’s, intimate or elopement style, overlooking the ocean, micro weddings, or weddings on a budget, read […]

Apr 07
Romantic Things To Do In Wollongong & The Illawarra. Date Ideas for Couples…

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 […]

Apr 07
Your Big Day Without the Big Cost: How To Save Money On Your Wollongong Wedding

If you’re planning your wedding day in Wollongong or the Illawarra – congratulations! You may be balking at that statement knowing how much weddings can cost. The average cost of a wedding in 2021 was $27,228 – though with rising inflation and cost-of-living increases biting at our heels, even an “average” wedding will end up […]

Apr 07
Small & Micro Wedding Guide. Wollongong & Shoalhaven Best Venue’s & Packages

Planning a micro-wedding, elopement ceremony and celebration? Small and intimate weddings are beautiful. Firstly, congrats! Secondly, we have cherry picked some stunning micro wedding venues Illawarra wide. Get dreamy planning your small wedding around Wollongong / South Coast of NSW. From affordable to luxury small weddings, here’s our What’s on in Wollongong insider guide to […]

Apr 07
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Guide – Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best Beaches, Parks & Venues | What’s On In Wollongong

The trend for outdoor wedding ceremonies is so hot right now. If you are planning an Illawarra wedding, welcome to our insider guide! Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know our coastline and nature spots make an incredible backdrop for a wedding. If you want to make your wedding uniquely yours and memorable, here […]

Apr 06
Best Sunday Sessions in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

The best Sunday Sessions in Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Illawarra for dining deals, great music, cocktails and relaxed vibes. Whether you’re searching for Sunday restaurant specials, cheap eats on Sundays, or simply where to enjoy delicious food, drink and fun on Sunday afternoon, here’s the top local venues. At What’s On in Wollongong, we’re your […]

Mar 28
Best Christmas Gift Ideas around Wollongong and the Illawarra

At What’s On in Wollongong, we short-cut you to the best ways to shop local this Christmas and make it a Christmas to remember AND support our local business community! Get our top gift-giving picks below. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats & drinks, and family fun. After even more Christmas party […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Mar 28
Top 12 Wollongong & Illawarra Picnic Spots to Explore

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 […]