Category: Wollongong Life

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 […]

Apr 10
Hen’s Party & Bridal Shower Ideas. Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

How to make the bride-to-be feel special. Get inspired with our Best of Wollongong’s Hen’s Activities, Bridal Shower celebrations and Hen Night Ideas. Whether you want fun, creative, cost effective or luxury Hen Party options. What’s on in Wollongong has you covered. Here’s our Illawarra and South Coast Guide to the best party celebration with […]

Mar 25
Best Wineries in Wollongong, Shoalhaven & South Coast NSW

Looking for NSW South Coast best wineries? From sprawling vineyards to boutique wineries tucked away in green valleys, the NSW South Coast boasts a delightful array of wine destinations waiting to be explored. Whether you want a in-depth wine tour or more a fun gathering for wine tasting, we reveal your best tours and options […]

Mar 20
Micro Wedding Packages at Wollongong Golf Club. Intimate, Elegant and Delightfully Affordable

In the heart of Wollongong, where rolling greens slide into the sparkling ocean, lies the Wollongong Golf Club. If you’re looking for the perfect beachside wedding venue in the Illawarra, then welcome! Wollongong Golf Club offers all wedding packages from large and lavish to intimate and affordable. For couples seeking a smaller or elopement-style celebration, […]

Mar 20
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 […]

Feb 27
Unique, Different & Lesser Known Things To Do Wollongong & Illawarra. Shhh Don’t Tell Anyone…

With so many unique and brilliant things to do around Wollongong, you’re unlikely to run out of local attractions and things to do. But when that day comes and you feel like discovering different things to do in the Illawarra, we’re on the case. If you fancy a change or you’re tired of sharing Wollongong’s […]

Feb 27
WEA Illawarra. Short Courses, Training, Work Skills & Education For All

If you are looking for an exceptional Wollongong education and training college, who supports you to learn, develop skills and grow, then welcome to WEA Illawarra. WEA Illawarra offer Educational Courses, Short Courses and Accredited Training to enhance your skills and / or employability. Their adult Wollongong courses like IT skills for seniors, photography classes, art […]