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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 […]
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 […]
Discover the best playgrounds, parks and beaches in Shellharbour and surrounds including Oak Flats, Barrack Heights & more. Plus the best things to do with kids in and around Shellharbour & Shellcove. It’s an incredible place for family’s and kids to live, explore and enjoy! We’ll short cut you to where to take kids and […]
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 […]
Find the best Kids Eat Free dining deals in Wollongong & Illawarra restaurants, venues and clubs. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’ve researched WHERE KIDS EAT FREE AND ON WHAT DAYS! So join us in outsourcing dinner plans and avoiding the clean-up. You may also enjoy; Best Wollongong & Shellharbour Family Friendly Dining Venues. Plus […]
Searching for magical Christmas lights, local Christmas markets, Santa photo’s, Carols or kid’s gift ideas? Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’ve wrapped up the best of Christmas events in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra wide! Get inspired for family fun times this season. We’ve included many free Christmas events too. Pssst, Christmas is amazing, but […]
Looking for amazing things to do with the kids in Shoalhaven and South Coast of NSW? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the kids are whiney and you need to GET OUT! But where to go for the best family-friendly fun, an easy hour of Wollongong & Illawarra? So here are your best family friendly […]
We’ve rounded up 18 of the best, family & kid friendly bushwalks that Wollongong & Illawarra has to offer. Find the perfect nature walk for toddlers, ages 5-10years, teens and for those walking with prams. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find the BEST things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Kiama. We think […]
Looking for the best sheltered places to swim in Wollongong and the Illawarra when it’s windy? We’ve got you covered. No one likes being blasted with sand, kids and adults alike! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra (the local authority on best things to do with kids!), we’ve pulled together the top sheltered beaches and swim […]
Parents Guide Illawarra recently had the opportunity to sit down with Wollongong Orthodontist, Dr. Kamal Ahmed from South Coast Orthodontics, to interview him and ask him some important questions about kids teeth. Parents often worry if and when their child needs braces, so we asked the expert. Dr. Kamal’s accomplishments are truly impressive. He completed […]