Category: Wollongong Life

May 25
5 Best Walks in Wollongong and the Illawarra your Family will Love

Check out these 5 best bush walks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Great local walks for family’s and all ages. Get some bracing fresh air clearing out the lungs, it’s excellent for your immune system and well being. Plan your weekend walk from any one of these faves….(please note – always check first with NSW […]

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.

Apr 20
What is the Wollongong property market forecast for 2023 and beyond?

Author: Joanne Danckwardt of One Agency JD Property Agents Around the family dinner table or at drinks with friends, at some point someone will give their Wollongong property market forecast. Having been in the real estate industry for almost 30 years, I’ve seen how trends have emerged over time. There are cycles where the season […]

Mar 31
Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club Revealed. An Innovative Venue SO worth a visit / What’s On In Wollongong.

Why Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club is nudging to be the Illawarra’s best club, pub, bowlo, restaurant and beachside accommodation. Let us introduce you to the innovative Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club! It is absolutely NOT your average NSW Club… Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we love trading local insider secrets – and we […]

Mar 20
Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Guide – Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best Beaches, Parks & Venues | What’s On In Wollongong

Best Outdoor Wedding Places Illawarra & Wollongong to say I Do The trend for outdoor wedding ceremonies is so hot right now. If you are planning an Illawarra wedding, welcome to our insider guide! Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we know our coastline and nature spots make an incredible backdrop for a wedding. If […]

Dec 09
Mistakes To Avoid When Building or Renovating Your Illawarra Home

Wollongong Home Builder – Grand Pacific Homes – shares how to avoid the biggest mistakes when building or renovating in the Illawarra  Building Mistakes That Cause Nightmares We’ve all heard the horror stories people share about their nightmare building experience. Be assured, it doesn’t have to be this way. If you plan to build a […]

Oct 14
Is Figtree a Good Place to Live, Buy, Sell or Invest in? Your Illawarra Suburb Guide reveals all

Welcome to What’s On In Wollongong. We’re dedicated to sharing insider info about our incredible region. We interviewed one of Figtree’s leading real estate agents, Cristian Carvana from The Agency, to get the scoop on living, buying, selling and investing locally. Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Figtree? As of October 2022, Cristian […]

Oct 05
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 […]

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 […]