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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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From The Blog

Aug 25
Best Dog & Pet-Friendly Holiday Parks and Accommodation / South Coast NSW

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. […]

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Aug 24
18 of the Best, Family Friendly Bushwalks in the Illawarra

While the beach is ALWAYS a good idea, sometimes you fancy a change. We are super, duper fortunate here in the Illawarra to be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to explore. Our local area is alive with outdoor spaces ripe for the picking. We’ve rounded up 18 of the best, family friendly […]

Aug 19
Illawarra Playgrounds with Cafes: Wollongong Parks & Coffee Guide!

Looking for Playgrounds or Parks with cafes near me? Outdoor play is essential for kids’ wellbeing and development. And parenting is easier with coffee! Enjoy an Illawarra family outing to a new park and cafe. Parents Guide Illawarra (best things to do with kids in Wollongong) have teamed up with Play Illawarra (inspiring play for […]

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