Category: Wollongong Life

Nov 01
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. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to […]

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Nov 01
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 […]

Nov 01
Five Barrel Brewing Wollongong. Rave Reviews. Here’s Why You Should Visit…

Because it’s not just Five Barrel Brewing’s divine array of craft beers. It’s reviewed as one of the Illawarra’s best social venues that everyone loves. Why? It’s a number one Wollongong Brewery with great food, live music on Saturdays, family-run welcoming vibes, inside and outside areas, beer tasting and inside and outside areas and tasting paddles. Plus […]

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Nov 01
Is Wollongong a Good Place to Live? Your Illawarra Suburb Guide to Buying, Selling, Investing and Living in Wollongong

Welcome to What’s On In Wollongong. We’re dedicated to sharing insider info about our incredible region. It’s no longer a secret that living in the Illawarra offers a beautiful lifestyle. Importantly, with more affordable housing than Sydney. We interviewed some of Wollongong’s leading real estate agents, to get the scoop on living, buying, selling and […]

Oct 13
Christening Venues & Function Packages Wollongong / Illawarra

Need a Christening Venue or 1st Birthday Party location in Wollongong or Shellharbour? Whether it’s a formal seated celebration or a relaxed, family-friendly gathering, we got you covered. Find your perfect Illawarra Function Space & Room for Christenings, First Birthdays & Naming Days. What’s On in Wollongong is your number one guide to what’s on […]

Sep 22
Best suburbs to buy in and rent in Wollongong

Wollongong is known for its great beaches, quality of life and developing culture. Whether you’re moving from a different suburb or you’re selling your home in Wollongong and trying to decide which suburb to move to next, the region offers a range of different options for all different tastes. Written by locals, What’s On in […]

Sep 07
MTB Wollongong & Illawarra. Best Mountain Bike Trails & Rides. Including Mount Kembla

Googling ‘Great MTB trails near me’? Want to know about Mount Kembla Mountain Bike Trails, (yup they are open!). Wollongong & the Illawarra region is a Mountain Bike Trail Riders paradise. Whether you are starting out and learning mountain bike skills (berm baby, berm!). Or, looking for the ultimate gnarley, steep black-diamond MTB ride, we […]

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Sep 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. […]

Sep 03
Best Italian Restaurants & Takeaway in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Whether you’re dreaming of rich ragù, perfect pasta, or fresh, fast takeaway that tastes like it was made in a Nonna’s kitchen — this guide has you covered. We’ve eaten our way through the region (purely for research purposes, of course) and rounded up […]

Sep 03
Father’s Day Events & Things to do in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra wide

A guide to Father’s Day events and ideas of what to do in the Illawarra & Wollongong, Sunday 7 September, 2025. We’ve rounded up the best, local Father’s Day events to spoil the Dad, Grandad, Uncle, Step Dad or father figure in your life. Whether it’s lunch with a view, a special breakfast or dinner, make it a […]