Christmas is literally right around the corner, and if you haven’t started planning the next few weeks can become a little more stressful with busy days in the office and Christmas soirees to attend, so shopping for ingredients for the perfect Christmas day lunch menu may not be the most enticing thought.
If Christmas planning is proving too difficult and not filling you will cheer this year, why not leave the washing up to someone else and enjoy a Wollongong Christmas day feast at the Sage Wollongong? Here the entire family can enjoy a Christmas Day Buffet lunch and 3-hour beverage package with all the trimmings. The kids will love hanging out in the kids activity room with games, bean bags and a ping pong table so the adults can linger over dessert and if you are looking to make a day of it, spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the beach and stay overnight in one of our new Family Executive double rooms, spacious enough to fit 2 adults and 2 children.
If you haven’t ticked off all the gifts on your Christmas gift list and wading through the crowds at shopping centres for last minute Christmas is giving you anxiety just thinking about it, we have put together 9 Ultimate Christmas Markets in Wollongong that will see smiles all round – including you!
**Note – 2019 dates will be updated as they come to hand**
Hosted by the Salt Church in their community space to support Forever Projects, an incredible local charity bringing positive changed to Tanzania, Salt Church Christmas market is a great opportunity to contribute to a fantastic cause while immersing yourself in the local festive spirit. The market will showcase a range of artisan stalls, skill-sharing work-shops, kids’ activities and gourmet food and you are bound to find the perfect Christmas gift for friends and family. For more information check out their Facebook event page.
When: Saturday 01st December 2018, 4pm – 7pm
Where: 275 Keira Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Distance: 4-minute drive (and a 15-minute walk) from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Celebrate the Festive spirit with the Wollongong community at the Santa Fest Twilight Wollongong Christmas Market. Pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts, indulge in some delicious multicultural cuisine and enjoy a festive family friendly evening out with live music, lawn games, children’s activities and a visit from Santa. A gold coin donation is all you need for a photo with Santa days before Christmas and be sure to bring a blanket or chair, so you can kick back and enjoy the entertainment.
When: Saturday 01st December 2018, 4pm – 7pm
Where: Flagstaff Hill Park, Endeavour Drive, Wollongong NSW 2500
Distance: 5-minute drive (and a 15-minute walk) from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Pick up a Christmas bargain at the Puckeys Christmas Night Market held at the UOW’s Innovation Campus. Enjoy live entertainment and explore over 40 eclectic stalls with mostly local traders including artisans, tasty food stalls and second-hand and vintage goods.
When: Wednesday 19th December 2018, 4pm – 9pm
Where: Puckeys Avenue, UOW Innovation Campus (Off Squires Way) Coledale NSW 2515
Distance: 11-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
With 3 jam packed Christmas market days on offer in December, with a large variety of stalls selling giftware, artwork, jewelry, artisan goods, fashion clothing and more, you will have all your Christmas shopping sorted at the Shellharbour Christmas Market in Shellharbour Central. Hosted by HiViz Events and Central Hotel the Christmas Markets will have plenty of kids activities on offer including a jumping castle, face painting, a petting zoo and Santa will be onsite handing out treats and available for Christmas photos. Set your picnic blanket under a shady tree and enjoy a bite to eat as you listen to one of Illawarra’s talented duos.
When: Sunday 2nd, 9th and 16th December 2018, 11am – 4pm
Where: 3 Memorial Drive, Shellharbour NSW 2529
Distance: 29-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Offering over 50 stalls showcasing the unique and artistic wares of makers and crafters from the local Kiama, NSW region, the Made in Kiama Handmade Night Market will be certain to deliver a special Christmas Gift that will see smiles on the faces of your recipient.
When: Saturday 01st December 2018, 4pm – 8pm
Where: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama NSW 2533
Distance: 39-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Held once a year a few days before Christmas the Coledale Twilight Market is the perfect opportunity to mingle with the locals, enjoy live entertainment and enjoy a variety of delicious cuisine with friends and family. The plentiful artisan, vintage, fashion and collectable stalls are perfect for last-minute Christmas gift ideas. Bring along your picnic blanket to roll out on the lawn as you enjoy the warm summer night and the festive atmosphere.
When: 21 December 2010, 2pm – 8pm
Where: Coledale Public School, 699 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Coledale NSW 2515
Distance: 30-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Enjoy the incredible lineup of live entertainment on the hill at this special Christmas Twilight Market. Set in the incredibly beautiful and scenic location of ‘The Farm’ in the Killalea National park, here you can explore over 90 stalls selling fashionable clothing, jewelry, homewares and artisan goods for the ultimate Christmas Gif. Indulge in delicious food and relax back on a blanket as you watch the sunset over the south coast
When: Sunday 16th December 2018, 3pm – 8pm
Where: ‘The Farm’, Killalea State Park, Killalea Drive, Shell Cove 2529
Distance: 34-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Enjoy a perfect festive day out on the Harbour and pick up some last-minute Christmas gifts at the Kiama Seaside Christmas Market. With arts, crafts, jewelry, collectables, clothing, homewares and more on offer you are certain find a great present for your special someone. And if you are hosting Christmas Day at your place this year, you will find all the fresh produce you need for your Christmas Feast.
When: Saturday 16th December 2018, 9am to 3pm
Where: On the grassed area adjacent to the Kiama Surf Beach
Distance: 40-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
Bring a picnic blanket to enjoy the festive street entertainment, delicious food and champagne in the Old School Park on Fern Street at the Gerringong Christmas Soiree. Pick up the perfect Christmas gift with exclusive shopping deals on offer from a diverse range of boutique stores. Tie a wish on the community Christmas wishing tree, say hi to Santa who will be making appearances in the town centre between 4-7pm.
When: Third Saturday of the month, am – 2pm
Where: Gerringong Town Centre, Fern Street, Gerringong NSW 2534
Distance: 44-minute drive from The Sage Wollongong Hotel
