Category: Wollongong Life
We love these Wollongong and Illawarra RSL and Sports Clubs for great food, cheap eats, happy hours, entertainment, and family-friendly dining & play areas. What’s on in Wollongong is your insider guide to the best things to do Illawarra wide, including discovering our region’s best RSL’s, Bowlo’s and Sports Clubs. After more food inspo and […]
Wollongong & Illawarra’s BEST playgrounds! What’s on in Wollongong, Parents Guide Illawarra and Play Illawarra have all agreed on our best local parks. Discover our playgrounds by the ocean, kids bike trails and local nature parks. We recommend the best playgrounds for all ages, best playgrounds for toddlers, a Shellharbour Playground you can’t miss. Plus […]
Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we list all the local events coming up near you – including an updated 2026 list of ANZAC Day events, dawn services and marches across Wollongong and the Illawarra. ANZAC Day Services and commemorations will take place throughout Wollongong & the Illawarra on Saturday 25 April, 2026. We remember […]
Looking for Wollongong’s top attractions or planning a scenic coastal walk? The Blue Mile Wollongong is one of our most iconic and accessible experiences in the Illawarra. Got visitors? Bring them here! Stretching from Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach to Wollongong Harbour, this coastal promenade offers walking & cylcing paths, ocean views, cafes, picnic […]
Want to hike, walk and explore the stunning Illawarra escarpment? Let us recommend our best Wollongong walking tracks. The stunning and rugged escarpment on NSW’s South Coast, is renowned for its biodiversity, indigenous significance and of course its views and walks. The heavy canopy of rainforest hides many special walking tracks, all of which are […]
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 […]
Want to know how you can make Valentine's Day special while on a Budget? What's On in Wollongong is here to help.
Want to know where you can volunteer in Wollongong? We’ve researched what organisations offer volunteer roles Illawarra wide. Whether you’re keen to give back, meet like-minded locals or just try something new, there are plenty of incredible ways to get involved. Here at What’s On in Wollongong, we shortcut you to the best of our […]
Our Wollongong and Illawarra region has dozens of tidal rock and ocean swimming pools just waiting to be discovered. These delicious ocean refreshed pools range from rock pool to Olympic in size and design. Read on for a What’s on In Wollongong local guide to the best rock pools in Wollongong and Illawarra. What’s On […]
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 […]