Top Things to do with Kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra!

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Feb 05
Top Things to do with Kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra!

Looking for the best things to do in Wollongong with kids? Whether you’re a local family or visiting the South Coast NSW, Parents Guide Illawarra helps parents discover the best places to take kids across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and the wider Illawarra. From family-friendly attractions and indoor play venues to free outdoor fun and school […]

Feb 05
Best Private and Catholic Schools – Illawarra & Wollongong

Considering a Wollongong Private or Catholic School, but wondering which Illawarra school is best for your unique child? There are many factors to consider when choosing the right school. Parents Guide have simplified the process by researching the best Wollongong & Illawarra Private & Catholic Schools. We look at the unique benefits, values, open days, […]

Feb 03
Best Parks for Kids Outdoor Parties in Wollongong & Illawarra

Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love kids’ birthday parties. So, we’ve found the best outdoor party spots with playgrounds, shade, and picnic tables (and most have BBQ facilities) in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Look no further; we have done all the research for you and have all you need right here (and in the […]

Feb 02
Things to do with Kids this Weekend in Wollongong / Family Fun in the Illawarra

Discover Illawarra’s best things to do with kids this weekend & month. Parents Guide Illawarra is the ultimate guide to kids and family fun. You can choose from family-friendly events, outdoor attractions, playgrounds, educational experiences, playcentres and school holiday activities. Read where to eat with kids, walk with kids, and swim with kids, Written by […]

Feb 02
Discover Free Things to do with Kids in Wollongong / Illawarra

The BEST free things to do with kids near me and Illawarra wide. Discover budget family friendly fun in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. We can’t wait to show you our best kids friendly activities, attractions and places to explore. Written by local parents, Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to free and low cost ways […]

Jan 21
Best Swimming Pools in Wollongong & Illawarra, Kids & Family Guide

Discover our best swimming pools, Illawarra wide. From heated indoor pools with toddler & kids areas, to our family friendly outdoor pools. Plus rock pools with ocean views that are great for kids. We’ve got your swimming needs covered! Wollongong has some amazing free entry swimming pools too. Grab your swimmers and plan some happy, […]

Jan 18
Holiday Haven Swan Lake Review – A Peaceful, Great-Value Holiday Park / NSW South Coast

Want a quiet nature-based holiday park on the NSW South Coast that families, couples and older travellers love? Hello Holiday Haven Swan Lake! Located in Cudmirrah in the Shoalhaven, Holiday Haven Swan Lake is a super peaceful setting, with clean amenities and relaxed community atmosphere. Families, couples and grey nomads all happily mingle here, coming […]

Jan 16
What to do in Wollongong with kids in the rain. Your wet, cold weather guide to the Illawarra

Discover where to take kids when it rains in Shellharbour & Wollongong. Facing the Illawarra winds and rain is no easy feat for parents with young kids. I would know – my kids keep me on my toes. Their constant drone of the most beloved phrase a mother could ever hear, ‘I’m bored,’ drives me […]

Jan 15
BEST Playgrounds & Parks in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra areas

Discover Illawarra, Shellharbour & Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks. Parents Guide Illawarra has reviewed our top playgrounds, play spaces and kids parks.. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! We have award winning, inclusive, diverse, enclosed and amazing playgrounds you will love. If you love our guide below, you will also love […]

Jan 15
Restaurants with Play Areas & Playgrounds. Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best Kid-Friendly Dining

Discover Wollongong & Shellharbour restaurants, cafes, clubs and dining with play areas and playgrounds. Parent’s Guide Illawarra has researched the best family-friendly dining & restaurants in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra. Discover dining options with indoor playgrounds, outdoor play options and kid-friendly dining. Keep the whole family happy and have a night off the dishes! Parents […]