Best Parks & Activities for Big Kids & Teens across Wollongong & Illawarra

Discover playgrounds, outdoor spaces and activities that bring excitement and fun for older kids. Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we are your local guide to the best kids’ activities, events and places to go in Wollongong and Illawarra. As a local mum with three kids, I’ve shortcut you to the best, free, low cost and dedicated playgrounds, places and activities that our Wollongong kids rave about.

Got younger kids too? Read our Best Illawarra & Wollongong Parks & Playground reviews.

Plus you can also read our Best Things to do with Kids Illawarra & Wollongong here. Parents and carers we’ve got you covered! Now drumroll please for the best parks and activities for big kids and teens across Wollongong and Illawarra.

Jamberoo Action Park

1215 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo.

Best playgrounds for big kids & teens across Wollongong & the Illawarra – Parent’s Guide Illawarra – Jamberoo Action Park.

A huge day out full of laughter, adventure, and adrenalin-filled rides. Jamberoo Action Park is everything you want a water park to be, and so much more. See the link below for more details.

For more info check out their link here.

Flip Out, Albion Park

182 Princes Highway, Albion Park Rail.

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A fantastic space for all ages, filled with trampolines and even a Ninja Warrior course. My kids love it here and want to come back again and again. They also have a good cafe with coffee and food options. Plan your visit to Flip Out Albion Park here.

Mobile Revolution Archery Tag

Unit 1 / Lot 2 Drummond Street, Spring Hill.

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Team-building at its finest. What an amazing way to spend a day. Two teams, armed with bows, face-masks and arrows (with foam tips) have objectives to complete and seven minutes each round to do it. See the link here for more details.

Revolution Laser Arena

2 Drummond Street, Spring Hill.

Best playgrounds for big kids & teens across Wollongong & the Illawarra – Parent’s Guide Illawarra – Revolution Laser Arena.

Great for keeping the kids active and busy while having a great time, during any weather. Revolution Laser Arena is a fun day out for kids and adults of all ages. See the link here below for more details.

Treetops Adventure Nowra

23 Rock Hill Road, North Nowra.

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A great day out, building skills and stepping out of your comfort zone. With amazing views and great staff who will support you every step of the way. See the link here below for more info.

Gravity Gym

243 Shellharbour Road, Warrawong

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Join Gravity Gym’s Parkour or Ninja Warrior course. Great for mixed ages, and any gender. Build skills, fitness, and have a great time along the way. See the below links for more details.

Grab all the information for Gravity Gym here

Learn all about their action-packed Ninja Warrior Course here

Hangdog Climbing Gym

130 Auburn Street, Coniston.

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There are so many awesome climbs here, for beginners through to experienced climbers. Kids of all ages are catered for here. See the link here for more details.

UOW Science Space

60 Squires Way, North Wollongong.

Best playgrounds for big kids & teens across Wollongong & the Illawarra – Parent’s Guide Illawarra – UOW Science Space.

UOW’s Science Space is amazing. Children of all ages will learn something new from each and every hands-on activity here. They won’t even realise they’re learning as they explore how and why things work. The planetarium is spectacular. See the link here now for more info.

Free things to do with Big Kids and teens in Wollongong & Illawarra

Unanderra Velodrome & Criterium Track

Lyndsay Maynes Park, Unanderra

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The Criterium Track is great for all ages, and all non-motorised wheels are welcome. The Illawarra Velodrome is licensed by and run by the Illawarra Cycle Club. Join the Illawarra Cycle Club for regular cycling events held here too.

Illawarra & Wollongong Rock and Beach Pools

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We are so lucky to live in this part of the world. Nearly every beach has an ocean pool to enjoy. They are beautiful and regularly cleaned. From Coalcliff to Port Kembla, most beaches have an ocean pool. Just in case you want a list, though, here it is: Coalcliff, Wombarra, Coledale, Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli, Woonona, Bellambi, Towradgi, Wollongong, and Port Kembla.

After more beach and rockpool exploring inspo for your kids? Read our Best Beaches & Swimming Spots Wollongong, Illawarra and South Coast guide here.

Illawarra & Wollongong Skate Parks

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A selection of skate parks are scattered around the Illawarra. These are places your kids can ride their bikes, skateboards, or scooters. Most are close to a playground for younger kids too. Here’s a list of the ones we found for you: Helensburgh, Fairy Meadow, Unanderra, Holborn Park Skate Plaza (Berkeley), Albion Park Rail, and Port Kembla.

Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park

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Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park is bound to be fun for the whole family, but older kids will love the freedom and mixture of challenges here. There is a jumps park for beginner to intermediate riders, a pump track, and a bike skills playground. Every skill level is catered for here.

PLUS – we have even more cool local bike tracks for kids of all ages to discover at our 10 Family Friendly Cycle Rides in Wollongong. Best Bike Tracks in the Illawarra guide here

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About the Author: Lisa Hagan
Lisa grew up in Thirroul and is a mum of four children. A student to life, Lisa loves learning and searching for the most fun things to do with her kids. She loves exploring the Illawarra and surrounds. Searching for fun and educational activities are her favourites for her kids whom she homeschools.