Category: Wollongong Life

Mar 16
Best Bike Rides & Cycle Routes / Wollongong & Illawarra

Get on your bike and discover our best bike rides, cycle paths and mountain bike trails around the Illawarra. At What’s On in Wollongong, we know cyclists are spoilt for choice locally. From flat coastal tracks to challenging mountain terrain, Wollongong truly offers something for everyone – from learner riders, to lycra clad pro’s and […]

Mar 16
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 […]

Mar 15
Top 12 Wollongong & Illawarra Picnic Spots to Explore

Picnic locations with ocean views across Wollongong & the Illawarra, what way to enjoy the South Coast of NSW. The native wildflowers are out, the sun is warm and prime picnickin’ season is upon us! Ah, the humble picnic, what is more nourishing than a slow day lazing in the grass together, soaking up some […]

Mar 15
Romantic Things To Do In Wollongong & The Illawarra. Date Ideas for Couples…

Welcome to What’s on in Wollongong for Couples Edition. The best romantic things to do for couples in Wollongong! Here at What’s On In Wollongong we’ve put together some delicious ways to surprise your lover – locally! These unique date ideas represent the best that the South Coast Of NSW has to offer. So whether […]

Mar 14
Discover the Best Illawarra Markets: Your Ultimate Guide to Wollongong & South Coast NSW Markets

Are you googling “Local Markets Near Me“? We have THE best markets in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and Shoalhaven areas. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we showcase diverse markets including Food, Artisan, Farmers, Craft and Vintage and more. Here are our top 20 Illawarra markets below – or find Illawarra or Wollongong Market today […]

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Mar 13
Best Sunday Sessions in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

The best Sunday Sessions in Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Illawarra for dining deals, great music, cocktails and relaxed vibes. Whether you’re searching for Sunday restaurant specials, cheap eats on Sundays, or simply where to enjoy delicious food, drink and fun on Sunday afternoon, here’s the top local venues. At What’s On in Wollongong, we’re your […]

Mar 10
Trauma & PTSD Therapy / Psychology Wollongong: Marsden Health’s Compassionate, Integrated Approach

If you’re seeking trauma & PTSD therapy in Wollongong, you’re not alone – and the team at Marsden Health may be what you’ve been looking for. We spoke with their expert psychologists to understand the best therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and PTSD. Their advice? There’s no single answer – and that’s […]

Mar 09
Best Pizza Restaurants & Pizza Deals in Wollongong & Illawarra

Looking for the best pizza restaurants in Wollongong and the Illawarra? The What’s On in Wollongong team took on the ultimate pizza mission, and let’s just say—we’ve had a delicious time doing it. Whether it’s Wollongong’s finest woodfired pizza, best takeaway pizza, best pizza deals or discovering new Italian restaurants near you, we got you […]

Mar 08
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 […]

Mar 08
Romantic Restaurants in Wollongong. Discover romance in every bite at our best Illawarra restaurants.

Your Insider’s Guide to Woo-ing in Wollongong! Indulge your senses at Wollongong’s most enchanting romantic restaurants. Explore our curated list of intimate dining destinations, perfect for foodies on the hunt for culinary adventure – or a perfect date night without the kids! From candlelit dinners in our best Illawarra Restaurants to Wollongong fine dining with […]