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Events and activities for parents and babies, toddlers and school aged children in the Wollongong and Illawarra area. Please contact individual event holders prior to attendance to confirm details. Some events require pre-booking.

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Aug 04
Restaurants with Play Areas & Playgrounds. Wollongong & Illawarra’s Best Kid-Friendly Dining

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 […]

Jun 29
Top 10 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 […]

Jun 15
Guide to Cringilla Hills Recreation Park, Bike Tracks & Playground

Cringilla HIlls, one of Wollongong’s newest playgrounds completed in 2022. It was designed to be all inclusive, from ‘bumpy’ frog out the front to the outrageous pump track it’s a great time for all. With this Illawarra playground, bike & BMX track, walking trails and picnic spots, pack your bikes, kids and mates for a […]

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