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May
18
Best Family Friendly Bushwalks in the Illawarra. Local Walks That Kids Love…
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 […]
Apr
28
Fire Station Open Day – Wollongong, Shellharbour & Illawarra
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 […]
Mar
01
Top 12 Toy Shops in Wollongong Shellharbour and Illawarra
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 […]