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Dec 22
Best Holiday & Caravan Parks on South Coast NSW (with Accommodation Available Over Christmas, New Year & January School Holidays)

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 […]

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Dec 22
15 Fantastic Family Adventures in the Illawarra and South Coast

We are darn lucky to call the Illawarra home! With the beach on one side, escarpment (and its lookouts, bushwalks, flora and fauna) on the other and a plethora of great places to explore, kids in the Illawarra have the kind of childhood that’s not always possible in the big city. Here are 15 of […]

Dec 22
Best Family Holiday Accommodation & Getaways / NSW South Coast

The South Coast of NSW has so many beautiful, family-friendly holiday getaways. If you are looking for family accommodation, family day trips, or kid friendly destinations on the South Coast of NSW, let us inspire you! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour to Kiama, Shoalhaven […]

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