People often ask what it is about Wollongong that makes us love it so much…take a look at some of the hot events we have coming to the gong over the next few weeks, I think it becomes pretty obvious!
Ocean, Splash n’ Dash: 3 and 4 December
From the team who brings to you the Australia Day Aquathon, the largest swim/run event in Australia, this inaugural Ocean, Splash n’ Dash is an event for all ages and fitness levels.
Entries are now open via the website, or you can enter on the morning of the event.
Saturday 3rd December:
Ocean Splash’ Swims: 700m or 1400m.
Sunday 4th December:
Big Splash n’ Dash: 650m swim & 6km run
Mini Splash n’ Dash – a 250m swim & 2.5km run.
Ocean Dash: 5km charity fun run to raise funds to fight Ovarian Cancer.
Wollongong Beach Soccer: 10 and 11 December
The Wollongong Beach Soccer returns to North Beach for the second year after exciting crowds at last years event.
The two day tournament will welcome players from across the state who will take to the sand to compete for the ultimate title.
This is an event for more than just competitors with the spectators entertained across the weekend with Zumba demonstrations, international DJ’s, Brazilian dancers and Cheerleaders.
Santa Claus Pub Crawl: 10 December 2011
It’s on again! Thousands of Santas and his little helpers will take to the streets of Wollongong on Saturday 10 December to spread the Christmas cheer and raise funds for charity.
The event is now the longest running Santa Pub Crawl in the world which has been raising money for The Salvation Army for over 17 years. In 2010, over $55,000 was raised and they are already on track to go above and beyond that in 2011.
For more information and to get involved, visit the official event page on Facebook.
New Years Eve Celebrations
Wollongong City Council & IMB present New Year’s Eve at Wollongong Harbour. Come down between 7pm and 10.30pm to participate in a family friendly alcohol-free event. There will be stilt walkers, roving entertainment, the City of Wollongong Brass Band, Amusement Rides and Food & Novelty Stalls. Fireworks will take place at 9.30pm.
Illawarra Folk Festival: 12 – 15 January 2012
The Illawarra Folk Festival is four days of folk, world, acoustic, Celtic, traditional, gypsy, blues and bluegrass music, as well as poetry, spoken word, concerts, dances, workshops, parades and sessions with over 150 international, national and local acts and 600 performers. It will be held from the 11 – 15 January 2012 at Bulli Showground.
IMB Garden Cinema
Wollongong Botanical Gardens will be transformed into an outdoor cinema in January when the IMB Garden Cinema is launched on January 13.
The IMB Garden cinema will run for three weeks and show a range of movies including latest releases, comedies, kids classics and more.
Wave Warriors: 18 – 20 January 2012
Wave Warriors is the brain child of Australian Ironman Superstar Zane Holmes. The event, to be held at North Wollongong from 18-20 January 2012, is open to Junior competitors aged from U11 to U16. Zane’s aim is to develop this fantastic event into the largest 3 day ocean & beach spectacular on the Surf Life Saving Calendar. Entries now open via the website.
Australia Day Aquathon: 26 January 2012
Australia’s largest swim/run event, the Australia Day Aquathon returns to Wollongong Harbour again in 2012 for it’s 13th year!
Last year the event had over 1800 competitors take part raising over $19,500 for local charities; 2012 is already on track to be the biggest and best yet. Entries are now open via the website.
Summer savings
With so much happening in or around town, Wollonong has some great deals and discounts to to ensure you enjoy your time in the Gong.
Visit our website to find out more and make the most of another great Summer in the Gong!
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