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Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday May 9, 2026, 10am to 2pm. Visit your nearest Fire Station Open Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful local firefighters: expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews […]
Wollongong and the Illawarra offer remarkable school excursion venues, programs and sites. These inspire learning and breathe fresh air into the curriculum. There are great educational, cultural, and creative excursions options for preschools, primary and high schools. Planning school trips or excursions is a vital part of educating students. Find inspiration here to combine the […]
Looking for free parenting support services online or parenting support in Shellharbour and the Illawarra? Wondering where to find parenting support near you, or what help is actually available? We get it – because we’ve been there too. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we help local parents find what’s on, including family support. We’re local […]
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. […]
Here in the Illawarra we are blessed with some pretty choice skate parks up and down the coast. Every park is FREE and each offers different levels of challenge to inspire our kids and teens. Got to be one of the best ways to let them be free from screens (without any drama!) Skate parks […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Parents Guide Illawarra, we have researched the best toy stores around. The following is a list of our favourites in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Nowra areas. We hope you get to experience some of these awesome stores in person! They’re great for a rainy day out, or to explore for birthday gifts. Why not […]
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 […]
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, […]