Category: The Wollongong Local

Jul 05
Best Museums in Wollongong: Discover Illawarra History

We have amazing Museums from planes, trains to automobiles, plus science, art and numerous historical societies. Wollongong is even home to Australia’s only Children’s Museum, Early Start Discovery Space! Discover our best museums, top historical attractions and venues in Wollongong. Here at What’s on in Wollongong, we’ll show you the best ways to discover our […]

Jun 26
Sports Bars in Wollongong & Illawarra: Best Pubs & Clubs for Live Sport on Big Screens

Wondering where to watch live sport ‘near me’? What’s on in Wollongong shows you our best bars, pubs and clubs with big screens. Grab your fellow sports enthusiasts and watch your team together on the big screen. Relish the atmosphere of our best sports bars. Wollongong and the Illawarra region have fantastic venues to catch […]

Jun 20
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! After the perfect […]

Jun 12
Best Party, Event and Wedding Caterers Illawarra / Wollongong

Planning a Wollongong / Illawarra party or wedding and need special event catering? Catering for a wedding or an event can be both exciting and overwhelming. After all, amazing food is a must for any special occasion. Our local team at What’s On In Wollongong have found you the best caterers in Wollongong for parties, […]

Jun 11
Where to Watch Euro 2024 Football Games Live in Wollongong

Wondering what pub or club is showing the Euro 2024 Games LIVE in Wollongong & Illawarra? Here’s where to watch the live drama of every match. Gather your committed mates and family and plan local AEST time and date of each game for Euro 2024. The Euro 2024 fixture runs from Sat 15th June to […]

May 29
A relationship breakdown is hard, but the legal process doesn’t need to be

Relationships breakdown, families separate. Hearts often don’t break evenly.  There is usually significant animosity involved in a relationship breakdown, generally arising from personal behaviours and where assets and lifestyle are at stake. Add to this children’s issues, embarrassment and stress, and it’s a very challenging time for everyone.  There is a wealth of information available […]

May 09
10+ Best Craft Breweries in Wollongong & Illawarra

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.

May 07
Best Places to Whale Watch Wollongong & Illawarra. Spot Majestic Whales from May – November Here…

Where to Whale Watch in Wollongong & NSW South Coast. Each year from May to November, more than 40,000 humpback and southern right whales migrate up and down the NSW South Coast. Let us at What’s on in Wollongong show the best Whale Watching vantage points in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Illawarra and further down NSW South Coast. […]

Apr 20
Best Adventure Park on South Coast of NSW revealed! Treetops Adventure Nowra

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 […]

Apr 15
Anzac Day Dawn Services, Marches & Events in Wollongong

Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we list all the local events coming up near you. Including an updated 2024 list of ANZAC Day events, dawn services and marches across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Keen to be in the know with what else is going on in the Gong? CLICK HERE for our latest What’s […]