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Jingle & Mingle at the Novotel
Jingle & Mingle at the Novotel
Celebrate with your team of two or twenty at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach! With a 3-course dinner on The Deck with 4 hours of bottomless beverages, live music from Baker Boys Band and Christmas decorations, we’ve got your silly season sorted!
Friday 15th December 2023
6:00 – 10:00pm
Price: $147 Adult | $132 Accor Plus Member
Christmas Luncheon at TBH
Christmas Luncheon at TBH
Christmas is the most wonderful time spent with our family and loved ones. We cook, we clean & you get to indulge in a delicious Chef’s selection, fresh seafood & traditional Christmas carvery finished with a dessert. Make the most of your time with your family and enjoy it hassle and stress-free
This one always books out, so make sure you get in early!
CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON TWO TIMESLOTS:
12PM and 12.30PM $99 Adult tickets
Santa Photos at Wollongong Central
Santa Photos at Wollongong Central
Capture your special Christmas memory at our magical new Santa set located on level 1 in the Gateway building, out the front of David Jones.
Santa always loves meeting your fur-babies, so why not book them in for a gorgeous pet photo you can treasure for years to come.
Sensitive Santa sessions are available to give everyone a chance to visit Santa and create a special memory. Sessions times are outside normal trade for a calmer experience
Kids Christmas Craft Workshop
Kids Christmas Craft Workshop
Little hands, big imaginations – join us for our first-ever Kids Christmas Craft Workshop! Your kiddies will enjoy a fun Christmas-themed arts and crafts session + face painting afterwards!
*Sessions are capped at 20 children per session*
Date: Saturday 23rd December 2023
Location: Illawarra Yacht Club- Upstairs Cafe Room (Located next to Boatshed Brasserie)
Times: 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm & 1:30pm (all sessions run for 25 minutes)
Cost: $15 per child
Age Group: 3-8 years
Altitude 1148 Christmas Lunch
Altitude 1148 Christmas Lunch
Join Altitude 1148 Restaurant this Christmas for their Luncheon. To book your table or more information on their menu please contact the restaurant. They look forward to seeing you here and enjoying the spectacular views this Christmas!
Sunset Cinema Wollongong
Sunset Cinema Wollongong
Have an outdoor cinema experience! You can choose to enjoy the movies with beanbags, popcorn and plenty of food truck/ bar options! They have screenings from January -March with a variety of films to enjoy, whether is family time, date night or a solo adventure
Celebrate with your team at Novotel Wollongong
Celebrate with your team at Novotel Wollongong
Five Barrel Brewing's Christmas Creatives Market Day
Five Barrel Brewing's Christmas Creatives Market Day
SUP Paddleboarding
SUP Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour offers all levels of instruction; from a beginner through to an advanced paddle boarder. They teach & coach paddling technique so you can become a better paddler. They offer flat water enclosed locations, exposed waters & surf SUP.
They also offer SUP Fit – Personal Training on paddle boards and SUP Yoga Fit – YogaFit on paddle boards.
SUP is a mobile school, mainly based at Lake Illawarra (on the south eastern side of Windang Bridge). We have 5 permittable locations within Shellharbour which may be used depending on weather and suitability. We also operate on Minnamurra River, which is an excellent location and often used if the wind is up. You can request this location when you book a session
Wests Illawarra Christmas Lunch
Wests Illawarra Christmas Lunch
Celebrate Christmas with a beautiful lunch at Wests Illawarra!
Headlands Hotel Austinmer
Headlands Hotel Austinmer
Relish in the relaxing atmosphere of Headlands and enjoy a Christmas buffet lunch by the sea this festive season.
Gather your loved ones and embark on a Christmas dining experience, with 20 buffet menu items to choose from
Tickets are $180 per adult, and $90 per child.
The Anchorage – Boat Harbour Motel
The Anchorage – Boat Harbour Motel
A sanctuary of beautiful, food, drinks & company. Since its establishment in 1980, the Anchorage restaurant has been an iconic venue in the Wollongong Harbour precinct. The uninterrupted & ever-changing harbour views are the perfect complement to an exceptional lunch or dinner. Check out their Festive menu and the Christmas lunch special!
Celebrate Christmas Day with Harbourfront
Celebrate Christmas Day with Harbourfront
Gather your nearest and dearest and celebrate Christmas Day lunch with us.
With spectacular views of Wollongong Harbour, the freshest in seafood and produce and an extensive beverage menu, there’s no better place to enjoy Christmas lunch.
12 – 3pm
3-course all-inclusive menu
Beverage package
$260 (adults 18+)
$200 (12-17 years)
$150 (under 12 years)
Steamers Christmas Lunch
Steamers Christmas Lunch
Experience our five star festive menu, a specially curated feast which we are sure the whole family will love!
Adults – $250 per person (Inclusive beverage package)
Kids – $65 per person (Kids receive complimentary gift)
Bookings from 11:30am – 1:30pm
Christmas Lunch at the Builders Club
Christmas Lunch at the Builders Club
This holiday season, treat your family and friends to a delectable three course feast in our beautiful restaurant. Start your meal off with a delicious entree, then tuck into a succulent main course, freshly prepared by our expert chefs! Finish off your meal with something sweet from our dessert buffet – choose from festive treats like Trifle, Pavlova and assorted cakes.
Bookings are essential to make sure your spot is reserved, and we have 3 seatings available, 11am, 1pm or 2.15pm
Platform 61 – located inside The Builders Club
61 Church Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
WaterFront Tavern Christmas Lunch
WaterFront Tavern Christmas Lunch
Experience a beautiful seafood buffet lunch on the waterfront
The menu includes hot and cold sections and delectable desserts
Christmas Lunch Buffet at the Fraternity Club
Christmas Lunch Buffet at the Fraternity Club
Celebrate Christmas with a delicious Christmas Lunch Buffet at the Fraternity Club.
Bookings are essential, and spots are strictly limited.
$120 Adults
$55 Child (5-12 years)
$25 Child (under 5 years)
Celebrate Christmas at Palisade Kitchen and Bar
Celebrate Christmas at Palisade Kitchen and Bar
Christmas Day Lunch
Enjoy an opulent seafood buffet with all the traditional Christmas trimmings, bottomless premium beverage package and a visit from Santa plus live entertainment at lunch. This event is 18+ only.
Date: Monday 25th December 2023
Time: 12:30-3:30pm
Price: $299.00 Adult | $270.00 Accor Plus Member
Christmas Day Dinner
Enjoy our lavish seafood buffet dinner with all the traditional Christmas trimmings, bottomless beverages & children’s Christmas activities.
Date: Monday 25th December 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Price: $209.00 Adult | $190.00 Accor Plus Member | $129.00 13-17 Years | $65.00 5-12 Years | No Charge 0-4 Years
Skydive Australia
Skydive Australia
Give the gift of freefall this Christmas and save $50 off 15,000ft Skydives & Gift Vouchers. Just use ode XMAS50 at checkout. Experience the thrill of freefall from up to 15,000ft for an insane 60 seconds, then float under a canopy soaking up spectacular beach and hinterland views. Christmas has landed at Skydive Australia!Full Terms & Conditions: Must use code ‘XMAS50’ for the discount to apply. Book between 20/11/2023 and 26/12/2023 but can jump anytime. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or offer. Not valid on monetary gift vouchers.
Wombarra Bowls Christmas Party
Wombarra Bowls Christmas Party
Book your Christmas party, work function, barefoot bowls or normal table bookings!
They welcome walk-ins within 48 hours. For all bookings or events outside this time, click the link!
Christmas Day at the Lagoon
Christmas Day at the Lagoon
Christmas Day Lunch
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Christmas Day! Let our experienced staff take away the pressure and hassle, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the day with your loved ones.
Five Barrel Brewing Christmas Hamper – Large and Small
Five Barrel Brewing Christmas Hamper – Large and Small
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Five barrel Brewing: Christmas Bonus Gift Card Deal
Five barrel Brewing: Christmas Bonus Gift Card Deal
Headlands Summer Sale
Headlands Summer Sale
SUMMER SALE – STAY 3 AND SAVE 20% (Photo: outdoor setting with platter)
Book yourself a weekend getaway, and enjoy summer at Headlands. Their limited time only Stay 3 & Save 20% offer ends on the 21st of December.
School Holidays at Breakout Bar
School Holidays at Breakout Bar
Looking for something to do these holidays? Why not give an Escape Room a try? From December 20th and continuing all through January, Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms will be opening from 12pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays! Not only will there be more chances to test your puzzle solving skills, but book on a Wednesday or Thursday for a special Midweek discount rate of $25 per person!”
Please find attached relevant promotional image.
T&C’s
Escape Rooms are suitable for groups of 2-8 of ages 12 and up. If attending with minors, please read our under 18’s policy available on our website
A Palisade Christmas
A Palisade Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Palisade Kitchen & Bar! Enjoy our opulent seafood buffet, premium beverage package and a visit from Santa at lunch. Or if you’re looking to beat the summer heat, celebrate Christmas with our sumptuous seafood buffet, beverage package, and children’s activities for dinner with live entertainment.
Monday 25th December 2023
Lunch: 12:30-3:30pm 18+ Only
Price: $299 Adult | $270 Accor Plus Adult
Dinner: 6:00-9:00pm
Price: $209 Adult | $190 Accor Plus Adult | $129 Teen (13-17 Years) | $65 Child (5-12 Years) | $0 Infant (0-4 Years)
Fun Summer Holiday Activities
Get out these holidays with fun activities, on a nice sunny day there is something for everyone, whether they like adventure, animals, or getting in the water.
- Symbio Wildlife Park is one of the most popular attractions in Wollongong, make some furry friends or play in the Splash Park.
- Immerse yourself in nature at the Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures.
- Go horse riding, there is a trail ride for all abilities at Darkes Forest Riding Ranch.
- Get amongst the action and fun rides at Jamberoo Action Park.
- Spot sea life in their natural habitat with Jervis Bay Wild and Shellharbour Wild.
- Ride through the lush rainforest or native bush with Otford Farm Horse Riding.
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour offers lessons, supervised hire, and SUP packages for all.
- Go for an Interactive tour with a chance to learn about real farming. Both the challenges and triumphs are explained. Darkes offers real experiences on the farm tailored to group needs and interests Darkes Glenbernie Orchard.
- Treetops Adventure Nowra is Australia’s First Cliff Edge adventure park along the banks of the Shoalhaven River, that will have you zipping through the air and scrambling along the rocks!
Free Holiday Activities
There are plenty of activities to enjoy without breaking the bank, check out these great options:
- Picnic or take your preferred water vessel to Lake Illawarra.
- Spend the day by the sea at North Gong Beach.
- Nan Tien Temple has so much to offer, walk around the gardens or admire the stunning architecture.
- Ocean Pools provide a safe and relaxing trip to the beach, find all the ocean pools dotted along Wollongong’s coastline.
- With playgrounds, birdlife and so many hidden treasures to explore, Wollongong Botanic Gardens makes for a fun day out.
- Get your family together and have a BBQ or picnic at some of our best spots, Top 10 Illawarra Picnic Spots to Explore, or take your pup to our many pet-friendly venues, Pet-Friendly Adventures in Wollongong.
Indoor Holiday Activities
It’s going to be another wet and wild summer holiday with La Nina declared for Australia, so we have listed some of the best indoor activities.
- Offering a great range of climbs, have an adventure day out at Hangdog Climbing Gym.
- Early Start Discovery Space is Australia’s only dedicated children’s Museum, a place to have fun and learn.
- Visit the UOW Science Space for a uniquely immersive experience with the largest planetarium in NSW.
- Try laser tag at Revolution Laser Arena.
- See how the motor vehicle has transformed over time at the Australian Motorlife Museum.
- Challenge yourselves at Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms, where you can also belt out a song in the private karaoke rooms or relax with a mouthwatering cocktail.
- If you love basketball get tickets to watch the Illawarra Hawks WIN Entertainment Centre along with some other amazing concerts and shows.
- See a collection of airlines and learn about the history of aviation at HARS Aviation Museum.
- Admire the stunning exhibitions at Wollongong Art Gallery, one of Australia’s largest regional museums.
If you’re looking for more ideas, check out our full list of things to do.
