Over Stony Ground Ten days at Murringo Gap Over Stony Ground is an artistic response to being immersed in place. In this exhibition, sisters visual artist Pam French, and poet Leni Shilton, reveal their experience of deep engagement in a damaged landscape, a landscape that is now on the journey to repair. The Blue Bucket…
Like salt preserves flavour, Lucy Honor’s work preserves feeling. Salt brings together Honor’s recent photography, etchings, paintings and textile work, exploring experiences, places and memories, and the ways they shape us. Through embroidered textiles, cyanotype photographs and copper plate etchings, Honor considers memory, instability and the slow process of repair. Her works reflect on how…
Greenacres invites the community to celebrate the creativity of artists with disability at the Outsider Art Exhibition grand opening. Visitors will discover a vibrant collection of expressive works inspired by Australia’s native flora and fauna, and Wollongong’s sporting legends. Local sporting legends and guest speakers add to the occasion, alongside live entertainment throughout the opening.…
The AMCA Bulli Motorcycle Weekend brings an outstanding display of historic, classic and collectible motorcycles to Bulli. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this popular event, the weekend features motorcycles from many eras, with special displays marking 90 years of the Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and 125 years of Indian Motorcycle. Visitors can enjoy an impressive indoor motorcycle…
Produced largely in the UK during the 1960s, Arthur Boyd’s renowned series depicts the biblical story of King Nebuchadnezzar, who, exiled by God for the sin of pride, is condemned to live as an animal in the wilderness for seven years. Boyd’s treatment of the myth is deeply personal, driven by his firm pacifism and…
Join ABC Illawarra’s Melinda James in an insightful In Conversation event with Isobel McArthur, writer of Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of), with other special guests to be announced soon. For over 200 years, the admiration of Regency author, Jane Austen has never waned. Adaptations, interpretations, fanfiction, parodies and purists, the world of Austen has not…
Join the Kiama Picnic Train on their signature heritage rail journey from Sydney to Kiama and return. Settle back in your heritage carriage as the train leaves the Sydney suburbs behind and travels through the Royal National Park. Take in the spectacular views of the coastline along the way to the seaside town of Kiama.…
For nearly two decades, Towradgi Beach Hotel’s Beer, Food & Wine Festival has been one of the Illawarra’s favourite annual traditions. Bringing together great food, craft beer, wine, spirits and flavours from around the world, it’s a day dedicated to good food, great drinks and even better company. Whether you’re a foodie, a craft beer…
Designed as a space to linger, the Providore Marketplace offers a rich, sensory encounter with the region’s culinary talent. Throughout the day, a series of short demonstrations from marketplace producers will showcase the processes behind the products. The focus remains on tasting, selecting, and savouring an array of handmade, small-batch, and thoughtfully crafted goods.
Unlock Your Creativity at Bundanon Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Discover the celebrated built environment of Bundanon, where art, architecture, and nature converge within a breathtaking landscape. Home to award-winning architecture from Kerstin Thompson, Glenn Mercutt AO, Reg Lark and Wendy Lewin, harmoniously embedded in Country, Bundanon offers a rare opportunity to experience how design can shape experiences of creativity, collectivity and placemaking. This annual…
Join them for a weekend dedicated to the art of fashion featuring iconic Australian designers Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson. Share a long lunch with Linda and Jenny, immerse yourself in a hands-on creative workshop, then celebrate into the evening at an unforgettable art party, the Galah Gala hosted by Aunty Jonny. Framed by their…
Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Discover the life and art of Arthur Boyd across two inspiring days celebrating his creative legacy. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking riverscape that inspired Arthur Boyd and discover his deep connection to the land where he lived and worked over the later part of his life. Enjoy in-depth talks on the history of Bundanon and…
Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Discover the magic of Bundanon, where art and nature collide in a breathtaking landscape. With limited openings each year, don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this creative oasis.
Presented by World Expeditions, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour delivers a thrilling 3-hour adventure through the world of extreme mountain sports. Experience the most captivating short films from fearless explorers, trail runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers and climbers who push boundaries across the globe. Following the legendary Banff Mountain Festival—the world’s largest and…
She’s back, brushes out and lashes on. Drag Paint and Sip is the fabulously fun, constantly-requested event that’s finally here. Hosted by the iconic Terry Daktyl and Sab from Paint Your Peach, this dynamic duo have teamed up to deliver a night of colour, camp and a little controlled chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned Picasso…
Sky, Earth, Water explores Rosalie Gascoigne’s connection to the material landscape, alongside new commissions by leading First Nations artists Lorraine Connelly-Northey, Janet Fieldhouse and Glenda Nicholls. Together, these parallel presentations offer a powerful dialogue across generations and perspectives, celebrating the enduring role of landscape, memory, and material in shaping artists expression. Gascoigne’s works evoke massed…
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Shoalhaven River, this vibrant market brings together a thoughtful mix of First Nations artists, contemporary makers, and small-batch creators. Discover fresh approaches to glass, ceramics, wearables, and much more. Bring the family and enjoy live music, a free drop-in workshop for children, and Bundanon’s latest exhibition Man On…
Discover the life and art of Arthur Boyd across two inspiring days celebrating his creative legacy. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking riverscape that inspired Arthur Boyd and discover his deep connection to the land where he lived and worked over the later part of his life. Enjoy in-depth talks on the history of Bundanon and…
Wings Over Shellharbour takes place in the stunning Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast, just over an hour south of Sydney. Set against the breathtaking Illawarra escarpment, this much-loved event is Australia’s premier regional airshow — and the only major airshow experience within such easy reach of Sydney. Get ready to feel the adrenaline!…
Join them for the MJ Rowles Rodeo 4 Life at WIN Entertainment Centre. Experience an action-packed night with Australia’s top bull riders alongside the energetic Robbie Mortimer, performing live! Enjoy thrilling performances by Lachie Cossor’s Outback Stockman’s Show and the hilarious rodeo clown, Big Al. Plus, attendees can participate in the chance to win $10,000…
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip as The Picnic Train presents two days of special trains on a one-hour return shuttle from Wollongong to Scarborough and return — perfect for friends and family. You will travel behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 as the powerful engine races past the northern suburbs and…
The Jamberoo Car Show and Family Day raises funds for the Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade and has been a very popular event since its small beginnings just a few years ago. This year’s Show will be held at Kevin Walsh Oval in Jamberoo, with approximately 650 classic cars on display, modern and vintage fire trucks…
Flowering Native Orchids on display. Orchids and other interesting plants for sale. Potting service available where experts can repot or divide your orchid at nominal charge to cover potting mix and pots (if needed). Free growing notes and members available to answer native orchid related questions.
Native orchids on display and orchids and other interesting plants (including succulents, bromeliads and carnivorous plants) for sale. Growing advice and an orchid repotting service available. New members welcome.
The Wollongong Annual Bridal Event is a fabulous coastal event located South of Sydney along the beautiful coastline of Wollongong. With over 80 local vendors from the greater Wollongong region. They love the local, beachy, trendy vibe that the Wollongong Bridal Expo brings. Full of colour, inspiration, fun and great live entertainment – the Wollongong…
The Northern Illawarra region has long been known for its art. Many fine artists have gravitated to the area due to its natural beauty, from the bush of the Royal and Dharawal National Parks to the magnificence of the landscape of the Illawarra Escarpment all surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Come immerse yourself in the…
The club will be featuring gemstone faceting, cabochon cutting, silver crafts, jewellery making and valuations, mineral group, club and fossicking information, refreshments, raffle and kid’s games. There will be traders selling lapidary supplies, minerals, jewellery, crystals, findings, fossils, beads and opals. Hoping you can make it. A great weekend for all ages.
11th March 2022 – 27th March 2022 NAIDOC is the most significant celebration on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander calendar, Australia wide. It is time for celebrations of Aboriginal people, culture and resilience. The inaugural Illawarra Aboriginal Art Trail, during NAIDOC is about reaching out to all the community and inviting people to enjoy…
‘Progress’ was the ethos of humanity in the Eurocentric world during the 18th and 19th centuries. Utopia was promised if people could keep developing society, technology, knowledge and science. Now, the ethos of progress has congealed into global culture and advancing technology and making more ‘stuff’ goes unquestioned. This exhibition seeks to dust-off the notion…
Wollongong-based artist and writer, Friederike Krishnabhakdi-Vasilakis and sound producer, Leon Vasilakis, invite the viewer to listen to the ocean, where — beyond the rolling waves — lies a world of a polyphony of sound and noise, of tales and imagination. The multi-arts exhibition combines moving visuals of coastal ocean-scapes overlaid with a soundscape of modulated…
Celebrate Botanic Gardens Week with Wollongong Botanic Garden by dropping in to explore the amazing and varied botanical collections, enjoy a picnic with family and friends, or participate in our free community activities. Botanic Gardens Week 2026 celebrates the health and wellbeing benefits of botanic gardens. They are uniquely placed to support health and wellbeing…
Lore is not simply stories of old. Lore is living narratives in a state of flux, as we grapple with the locus of our past and present. In this exhibition, artists from the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA) take on the intangibility of lore by exploring perception, memory, knowledge and the lure of…
Beyond the Museum’s daily exhibits and tours, Tarmac Days bring aviation history to life by showcasing specific events and eras. Held outdoors beside the HARS hangars on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of every month, Tarmac Days feature a display of unique aircraft from the HARS collection at Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park. Visitors…
The Illawarra Caravan Lifestyle Expo is taking place at the Kembla Grange Racecourse. The event is on for three big days showcasing the latest in caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper trailers, tents, caravan and camping equipment, touring accessories and holiday parks all in one great location.
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