The Touch Rugby League (TRL) New South Wales and Victoria State Championships will be held in Wollongong. Teams will come from Sydney and regional NSW as well as Melbourne to be crowed Champions across Men’s and Mixed divisions. This Event has now been running for 9 years and showcases some of the best TRL talent…
Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW are pleased to announce the Australian surf championships, which incorporate the Australian shortboard titles. The championships will run consecutively on the beautiful coastline of Wollongong, NSW this August.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of heart-pounding bull riding, electrifying country music, and high-energy entertainment as MJ Rowles Rodeo 4 Life returns to Wollongong in 2025! This action-packed event brings together Australia’s top bull riders, battling it out to stay on some of the toughest bulls in the sport. The adrenaline doesn’t stop there—mini…
Nitro Circus is coming to Wollongong for one night only! Created by Travis Pastrana, the world leader in action sports entertainment, the electrifying show has already mesmerized audiences worldwide with adrenaline-pumping performances and jaw-dropping stunts in Costa Rica and Colombia. Now the Nitro Circus “Off the Rails” World Tour kicks off in Australia from October.…
The event is a milestone in Wollongong’s proud sporting history, showcasing the region’s natural beauty and sporting prowess on the global stage. The 2025 World Triathlon Championship Finals will feature 13 races over four days, including elite, under 23, junior, para triathlon and age groups events. In addition, the schedule will include a community triathlon,…
The Great Southeastern Loop is an exhilarating 1,267-kilometre ultra cycling adventure through Southeastern New South Wales, which must be completed within 160 hours. Over the course of one unforgettable week, participants will dig deep to complete this epic route with climbing a total of over 17,000m of elevation, on a mix of sealed and gravel…
Nitro Circus is coming to WIN Stadium for one night only! Created by Travis Pastrana, the world leader in action sports entertainment, the electrifying show has already mesmerised audiences worldwide with adrenaline-pumping performances and jaw-dropping stunts in Costa Rica and Colombia. Now the Nitro Circus “Off the Rails” World Tour kicks off in Australia from…
The Australian Darts Masters returns at Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre. Eight of the world’s top PDC players will compete against eight Oceanic talents as Sport’s Biggest Party arrives Down Under. The 2025 event boasts a stellar lineup. Rising star Luke Littler will make his Australian return, while Michael van Gerwen and reigning World Champion Luke…
Come on ‘Gong Schools, Rocky Trail Academy is coming back to Cringila Hills MTB Park and its Graduation Cup Time! Hosted by Rocky Trail Entertainment, this event is designed for high school-age riders to challenge themselves across three epic timed stages on some of the best trails in the region. Whether they’re looking to challenge…
Tackle the Kokoda Challenge and test your physical and mental resilience by walking through the Heathcote and Royal National Park over a distance of 96km, 48km, or 18km. The Kokoda Challenge is Australia’s toughest team endurance event and is not for the faint-hearted. This event, however, isn’t just for elite athletes, it’s for anyone who…
Get ready for an epic day of mountain biking with the Rocky Trail Academy comp at Cringila Hills MTB Park! Hosted by Rocky Trail Entertainment, this event is designed for high school-age riders to challenge themselves across three epic timed stages on some of the best trails in the region. Whether they’re looking to challenge…
The Down Under Championship returns with a bang! As Australia’s premier CrossFit®️ Licensed Event, the DUC24 is set to be a thrilling spectacle, featuring over 400 athletes from Australia, New Zealand, and around the globe. Steeped in the rich history of Oceanic CrossFit®️, the heart of the competition beats once again at the WIN Entertainment…
Ride Wollongong’s Festival of Cycling is a celebration of life on wheels! Celebrating the legacy of the 2022 UCI Road World Championships, the Festival of Cycling has something for everyone to enjoy, in the beautiful city of Wollongong! This year, grab the kids and gear up for an unforgettable day at Ride4Rotary, raising funds for…
The Shellharbour SUP Shellharbour will feature three days of exciting SUP flat water races, SUP surfing, market stalls, food trucks and entertainment. A Welcome to Country opens the festival each morning. Friday kicks off at Warilla Beach for the anticipated SUP surfing heats and semi-finals. Finals will be held Saturday morning, crowning the winners of…
The Coastal Classic is a 30-kilometre trail run event along one of the most stunning tracks in Australia. It has everything to offer from rocky terrain, sand running and beaches, to cliff-tops, bushland, rain forest and steep hill inclines. The scenery is spectacular with breathtaking coastal views on the beach and from the cliff tops.…
Destination Wollongong, enabled by the strategic long term support of Wollongong City Council, is charged with delivering visitor economy growth by positioning Wollongong and surrounds as the premier regional tourism, events and conference destination.
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