Category: Special Occasions

Nov 14
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
Nov 13
Where to Drink Guinness in Wollongong, & Shellharbour & Shoalhaven

Hello best pubs and clubs for Guinness on tap in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra wide. Whether it’s Splitting the G, toasting St Patricks Day, or just enjoying a rich Irish classic on tap — here’s Wollongong best pubs and clubs, pouring perfect pints of Guinness. FYI, Guinness is a source of iron! Ok, so you’d […]

Nov 09
Christmas Carols in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

Find your Illawarra Christmas Carol event near me, with What’s On in Wollongong. Enjoy the best Christmas Carols nearby — we’ve done the research for you! Here are the 2025 Christmas Carols happening in Illawarra suburbs and across Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats […]

Nov 04
Best RSL Clubs & Sports Clubs Wollongong & Illawarra

We love these Wollongong and Illawarra RSL and Sports Clubs for great food, cheap eats, happy hours, entertainment, and family-friendly dining & play areas. What’s on in Wollongong is your insider guide to the best things to do Illawarra wide, including discovering our region’s best RSL’s, Bowlo’s and Sports Clubs. After more food inspo and […]

  • Eat and Drink
Nov 02
Melbourne Cup in Wollongong. Best Functions, Venues & Packages in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Famously known as the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup or Cup Day (Tuesday 4 November, 2025) is almost upon us and Wollongong’s finest establishments, restaurants and functions centres are not holding back. Find the best Melbourne Cup event packages and race day experiences Illawarra-wide. You’ll experience the full glitz, glamour and sophistication […]

Nov 01
Why Visiting Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong is an Amazing Experience

Entry to Nan Tien Temple is free and everyone is welcome Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know what an incredible place Nan Tien Temple is to visit and enjoy. Here are the best ways to enjoy Nan Tien Temple, just 10 minutes south of Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Nov 01
Five Barrel Brewing Wollongong. Rave Reviews. Here’s Why You Should Visit…

Because it’s not just Five Barrel Brewing’s divine array of craft beers. It’s reviewed as one of the Illawarra’s best social venues that everyone loves. Why? It’s a number one Wollongong Brewery with great food, live music on Saturdays, family-run welcoming vibes, inside and outside areas, beer tasting and inside and outside areas and tasting paddles. Plus […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Nov 01
Best Barefoot Bowls in Wollongong & the Illawarra. Including Glow Bowls & Bowling Parties

Searching for the best barefoot bowls in Wollongong? Then welcome. Whether it’s glow-in-the-dark bowls with mates, barefoot bowls for kids in the school holidays, or a work bowls party on the green with a beer in hand – the Illawarra’s got you covered. We’ve rolled a few bowls barefeet ourselves (some of us with more accuracy […]

  • Sports & Activities
Oct 22
Winter Weddings in Wollongong. The Benefits of a Winter Wedding – you’ll be surprised…

Considering a Winter Wedding in the Illawarra or South Coast of NSW? You’ll be delighted to know that Winter Weddings have many advantages. Here at What’s on in Wollongong, we’ve interviewed the wedding event experts at City Beach Function Centre, to get you all the insider knowledge to winter wedding venue planning! FREE Wedding Open […]

Oct 22
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 […]