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Welcome to Stuart Park, one of Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks by the beach. It has incredible play equipment, is accessible for wheelchairs, is great for bikes and offers a lagoon to paddle and swim. Plus Stuart Park has toilets, cafe’s, shady spots and free bbqs. Here’s our comprehensive review of the award-winning / all […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Discover parenting, baby and post natal support services in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra wide. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find what’s on and support locally, including expertise on baby sleep, settling, feeding or to help manage post natal depression (PND). We know parenthood is an incredible journey, but the adjustment and sleep disturbances can be […]

Dance Classes are awesome for kids! Learning to dance has so many physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits, especially in children. We have amazing dance classes for your toddler, child, or teen in Wollongong (plus adult dance classes). We’ve found award-winning dance schools with the most passionate and dedicated owners and teachers! From classical ballet […]

Frantically Googling ‘Chemists Open near me?’ Here are Illawarra’s after hour Pharmacies… Because of course kids never seem to get quite as sick in the daylight hours when you could more easily do something about it? So, what do you do when the clock strikes six o’clock, and you are in urgent need of a […]

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, […]

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 […]