Category: The Wollongong Local

Mar 28
Free and Low-Cost Valentine’s Day Ideas. Wollongong & Illawarra Guide.

Want to know how you can make Valentine's Day special while on a Budget? What's On in Wollongong is here to help.

Mar 28
Get Romantic on Valentine’s Day. Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching on Saturday 14 February 2026 and it’s time to turn up the romance. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples — it’s for anyone who loves a good time (Galentine anyone?). Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, rounding up your mates, or treating yourself to a solo night out, you have […]

Mar 25
Wollongong Botanic Garden Review | Events, Free Activities & Visitor Guide

Visiting Botanic Garden Wollongong? Here’s all you need to know about this beautiful, free, top rated attraction the Illawarra. Wollongong Botanic Garden, located on Murphys Avenue in Keiraville NSW, is loved by locals and tourists. Just minutes from Wollongong CBD and the University of Wollongong, the garden offers stunning themed landscapes, peaceful rainforest walks, family-friendly […]

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Mar 24
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! Finding the right […]

Mar 24
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 […]

Mar 24
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 […]

Mar 24
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 […]

Mar 24
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 […]

Mar 24
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 […]

Mar 24
Where to Volunteer in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Want to know where you can volunteer in Wollongong? We’ve researched what organisations offer volunteer roles Illawarra wide. Whether you’re keen to give back, meet like-minded locals or just try something new, there are plenty of incredible ways to get involved. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we shortcut you to the best of our […]