Category: The Great Outdoors
Want to know how you can make Valentine's Day special while on a Budget? What's On in Wollongong is here to help.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching on Friday 14th February 2025. It’s time to plan the best ways to romance your loved one. We know Wollongong’s and Shellharbour’s most romantic restaurants for lunch or dinner. We have found the best romantic places to visit in the Illawarra or, just Valentine’s ideas that will light up your […]
Want to find your tribe in Wollongong? Looking for ways to meet people in the Illawarra? Whether it’s to find friends or ways to date locally, What’s on in Wollongong has got you covered! Including social sports, to group meet-ups, to singles events. Who needs app’ or more mindless social scrolling? Meet real people in […]
If you're a beer lover visiting Wollongong, you're in luck! The city boasts a thriving craft beer scene with plenty of top-notch breweries to explore. To help you plan your next beer tour, we've put together a list of the 10 best breweries in Wollongong. From traditional ales to experimental brews, these breweries offer something for everyone. Whether you prefer a cozy taproom or a sprawling beer garden, you'll find plenty of options on our list. So grab your friends and get ready to discover Wollongong's hidden beer gems.
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 […]
Mount Keira is a stunning Illawarra lookout area for a scenic bush walk, a sensational view or a picnic. A chance to admire the sights of Wollongong and sounds of nature at its finest. The lush bush land and iconic views are some of the best in the Illawarra. This What’s on in Wollongong insider […]
The majestic Sea Cliff Bridge, Wollongong. It’s one of the most scenic spots on the South Coast NSW Australia, the highlight of the famous Grand Pacific Drive. This top Illawarra tourist attraction is also on my daily commute. Every morning I get to drive the half-kilometre of gently curving bends that hug the sandstone cliffs. […]
The iconic Sublime Point Walking Track in Austinmer has long been a local favourite, and one of the best bushwalks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Unfortunately this beloved walking trail has been closed due to rockslides for what seems like an eternity. But following an extensive upgrade, the lower section of this amazing bushwalk has […]
Do you need a little saltwater therapy without the sand or the shories? Our Wollongong and Illawarra region has dozens of tidal rock and swimming pools just waiting to be discovered. These delicious ocean refreshed pools range from rock pool to Olympic in size and design, so you’re sure to find your perfect fit. Read […]
Treetops Adventure Nowra is an amazing Adventure Park for kids and adults. On the South Coast of NSW, an easy one hour drive from Wollongong, it’s Australia’s first tree ropes, ziplining and cliff edge park. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Nowra, what to do in the school holidays, a great day-trip from Sydney, then look […]