Category: Uni Life

Jun 07
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. Want to find other amazing things to do […]

  • Attractions and Adventure
Jun 07
Best Pubs With Fire Places In Wollongong / Illawarra. Get Cosy!

Winter Warmer Pubs and Clubs! Enjoy your beer, vino or cocktail fireside this winter in Wollongong and across the Illawarra. Welcome to our insider guide to the best pubs, clubs and dining with fireplaces in Wollongong and the picturesque Illawarra region. When the temperatures drop and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing quite like cozying […]

  • Eat and Drink
May 25
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.

Sep 19
Best cycling routes around Wollongong

Cyclists are spoilt for choice in Wollongong, where flat coastal routes meet rough mountain terrain ensuring there is something for every kind of cyclist from learner riders right through to old pros. Currently Wollongong offers more than 42km of cycle tracks on shared pathways covering the area between Sandon Point and Lake Illawarra, making Wollongong […]

Jun 29
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

May 05
Re-ignite your social life, find new friends, create your tribe in Wollongong. Here is how (plus you’ll get fitter too)

We all want to feel connected, we all want to belong, we all want a sense of community. We all NEED connection to thrive in life. Fact. We are social creatures. Even introverts have social connection needs. Yet our busy lives, technology and the hangover of the C word (Covid, we mean Covid!), have all […]

Mar 15
Uni Life: Cheap Eats in Wollongong

When all of your time and energy is being sunk into your studies, it’s hard to eat out with friends or catch a bite on the go using a student budget. Read our top picks for this week’s cheap eats to enjoy with friends that won’t send you broke. Looking for more weekend inspiration? Click […]

Jun 10
Uni Life: This Week’s Cheap Eats in Wollongong

Now that our favourite local haunts are starting to re-open, we thought, what better time than to get into another edition of Cheap Eats? Pizza Tree Corrimal Recently my children were requesting pasta on our usual takeaway night, something we don’t get very often. So, I went looking for pasta options that weren’t going to […]

Mar 12
Uni Life: This Week’s Cheap Eats in Wollongong

Welcome back my friends, it’s the series that lets you know what awesome eats are available in Wollongong without spending a fortune. We may not have toilet paper but, Wollongong is still jam-packed with an ever-expanding abundance of cuisines. Let’s jump in and see what you should be trying out this week for cheaps. 2 […]

Mar 03
Uni Life: This week’s Cheap Eats in Wollongong

It’s time for another round of Cheap Eats for Uni Life or anyone on a budget. If you didn’t catch the last edition of Cheap Eats in Wollongong, you can check it out by clicking here. Looking for Events this weekend? Find out What’s on in Wollongong here. This week’s takeaway meal after work can […]