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

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Sep 08
Top Things to do with Kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra!

Looking for the best things to do in Wollongong with kids and family? Parents Guide Illawarra is your family friendly guide to what’s on for kids. Find family-friendly attractions, indoor play centres, free outdoor fun and kids activities. Hello amazing things to do for families Illawarra wide… We’ve explored all of these family-friendly attractions and […]

Sep 08
Best Toddler-friendly Playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra

There are so many amazing parks and playgrounds in our beautiful part of the world! Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have searched for the best toddler-friendly playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra. As a local mum writing for Parents Guide Illawarra, I’ve seen my kids tackle all the play equipment, and they all got […]

Sep 08
Best Fenced and Gated Playgrounds in the Illawarra and Wollongong

Discover enclosed playgrounds and gated parks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Read on for perfect outside play places for toddlers or runners. We’ve got your family needs covered at Parents Guide Illawarra. We’ve all been there. Desperate to get the kids out of the house (and even more so, desperate for a caffeine hit) but […]

Sep 07
Best Kids & Family-Friendly Markets in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Looking for the best family-friendly markets in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Discover kids markets across Wollongong and Shellharbour with activities, entertainment, pre-loved bargains, great food and gorgeous locations – plus a few Shoalhaven markets worth the drive that are perfect for turning your market visit into a family day trip. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, […]

Sep 05
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Thinking about homeschooling your kids in the beautiful Illawarra region? You’re not alone – and you’re definitely not stuck doing it solo at the kitchen table! Whether you’re just curious about homeschooling or already knee-deep in lesson plans, we’ve pulled together all the essentials to help you get started, stay inspired, and (most importantly) have […]

Sep 02
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 […]

Sep 02
Holiday Haven Shoalhaven Heads – Park Review

Looking for a South Coast NSW holiday park with beach and river access, with family-friendly fun built in? Hello Holiday Haven Shoalhaven Heads on the NSW South Coast, one hour from Wollongong and 2 hours from Sydney. Perfect for an easy midweek or weekend getaway with kids or friends. Holiday Haven are leading the charge […]

Sep 02
Best Holiday Parks for Kids and Families – South Coast NSW

Want the best South Coast NSW Holiday Parks that kids and family’s love? Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we have easy access to holiday paradise – the South Coast of NSW. Families need holidays like everyone else. However, your holiday can be very hard work, if it’s not family friendly and geared to your kids. […]

Sep 02
15 Fantastic Family Adventures in the Illawarra and South Coast

We are darn lucky to call the Illawarra home! With the beach on one side, escarpment (and its lookouts, bushwalks, flora and fauna) on the other and a plethora of great places to explore, kids in the Illawarra have the kind of childhood that’s not always possible in the big city. Here are 15 of […]

Sep 02
Best Family Holiday Accommodation & Getaways / NSW South Coast

The South Coast of NSW has so many beautiful, family-friendly holiday getaways. If you are looking for family accommodation, family day trips, or kid friendly destinations on the South Coast of NSW, let us inspire you! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour to Kiama, Shoalhaven […]