Discover Free Things to do with Kids in Wollongong / Illawarra

Featured Articles And Blogs

Nov 19
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 […]

Nov 18
Best Holiday & Caravan Parks on South Coast NSW (with Accommodation Available Over Christmas, New Year & January School Holidays)

Looking for holiday parks, caravan parks or cabins with availability over Christmas, New Year or January 2026 on the South Coast NSW? Parents Guide Illawarra has discovered these amazing Holiday Haven parks with accommodation still available for summer school holidays. Rare as hen’s teeth, these will get snapped up. So hurry, nab your beach cabin […]

  • Families
Nov 18
Best Kids Birthday Party Venues, Packages, and Entertainers in Wollongong & Illawarra

Planning a memorable and fun-filled birthday party for your child can be a daunting task. Thankfully, the team at Parents Guide Illawarra have got you covered! This ultimate guide to kids party planning short cuts you to the best Wollongong venues, entertainment and packages for kids’ birthdays. We have researched The Illawarra’s Kids Birthday Venue […]

Nov 18
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. […]

Nov 18
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 […]

Nov 18
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 […]

Nov 18
Autism, ADHD & ASD Diagnosis & Support for Kids. Wollongong & Illawarra

Parents Guide Illawarra is keen to raise awareness about Autism, ASD, ADHD and Neurodivergent support and expertise in the Wollongong. Whether you need to know what behavioural differences in children you should be concerned about – or how to get an Autism or ADHD Assessment and diagnosis in Wollongong, we have you covered. Plus ASD […]

Nov 18
Best Dog & Pet-Friendly Holiday Parks and Accommodation / South Coast NSW

Looking for dog-friendly holiday parks, pet-friendly camping grounds or caravan parks on the South Coast of NSW? At Parents Guide Illawarra, we know local families – and that includes the four-legged kind! As your trusted local expert on family-friendly things to do across the region, we’ve sniffed out the very best places where pets are welcome too. […]

  • Families
Nov 18
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 […]

Nov 18
Best Beaches & Swimming Spots Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast

Let us short cut you to the best beaches for kids and families! As locals, we know the best beaches in Let us short cut you to the best kid friendly beaches in Wollongong and the South Coast of NSW. We are so very blessed to be spoilt in the Illawarra and South Coast with […]