Category: Special Occasions

Oct 22
City Beach Function Centre for Wollongong Beach Front Weddings. Get the Wedding of your dreams (and your budget!)

Waterfront, Unique, Premier Wedding Venue Illawarra, NSW. City Beach Function Centre offers flexible, affordable, dreamy luxury wedding packages. Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know why our region is so incredible and offers a stunning and alternative place to get married. We have researched the best wedding venues across the Illawarra. If you are looking […]

Oct 22
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 […]

Oct 22
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 […]

Oct 22
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 […]

Oct 13
Christening Venues & Function Packages Wollongong / Illawarra

Need a Christening Venue or 1st Birthday Party location in Wollongong or Shellharbour? Whether it’s a formal seated celebration or a relaxed, family-friendly gathering, we got you covered. Find your perfect Illawarra Function Space & Room for Christenings, First Birthdays & Naming Days. What’s On in Wollongong is your number one guide to what’s on […]

Oct 13
Business & Conference Venues in Wollongong & Illawarra. Plan your next Work Event.

Need a venue for a Wollongong conference, work function, team dinner or seasonal corporate event? Welcome to What’s On in Wollongong’s guide to event and function spaces across the Illawarra. Whether it’s a full corporate conferencing with accommodation and catering, a smaller more intimate space, boardroom meetings or team dinners, we have you covered. Here […]

Sep 30
Reviews of Andie’s Restaurant Thirroul: Perfect for Special Occasions & Group Bookings

When we dined at Andie’s Thirroul, it was clear why this top-rated Illawarra restaurant is creating so much buzz. Tucked into the heart of Thirroul, near Anita’s Theatre and just moments from the sand, Andie’s offers a menu and atmosphere that feels like it’s been crafted for special occasions. Warm, well styled but not pretentious. […]

Sep 23
Beachside Dining in Wollongong with Ocean Views!

We’ve handpicked some of the best beachfront cafes and restaurants in Wollongong, perfect for every occasion. Whether you’re after a relaxed spot to take the kids for a casual lunch or an upscale venue for a special celebration, dining with ocean views here is always a treat. From sunrise coffees to sunset cocktails, Wollongong’s coastline […]

Sep 22
Best cycling routes around Wollongong

At What’s On in Wollongong, we know cyclists are spoilt for choice in our city. From flat coastal tracks to challenging mountain terrain, Wollongong truly offers something for everyone – from learner riders right through to seasoned pros. With more than 42km of shared cycle pathways stretching between Sandon Point and Lake Illawarra, Wollongong has […]

Sep 08
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 […]