There are so many amazing parks and playgrounds in our beautiful part of the world! Here at Parent’s Guide Illawarra, we have searched for the best toddler-friendly playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra. As a local mum writing for Parents Guide Illawarra, I’ve seen my kids tackle all the play equipment, and they all got […]
The BEST free things to do with kids near me and Illawarra wide. Discover budget family friendly fun in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. We can’t wait to show you our best kids friendly activities, attractions and places to explore. Written by local parents, Parents Guide Illawarra is your guide to free and low cost ways […]
Discover enclosed playgrounds and gated parks in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Read on for perfect outside play places for toddlers or runners. We’ve got your family needs covered at Parents Guide Illawarra. We’ve all been there. Desperate to get the kids out of the house (and even more so, desperate for a caffeine hit) but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Find the best Kids Eat Free dining deals in Wollongong & Illawarra restaurants, venues and clubs. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’ve researched WHERE KIDS EAT FREE AND ON WHAT DAYS! So join us in outsourcing dinner plans and avoiding the clean-up. You may also enjoy; Best Wollongong & Shellharbour Family Friendly Dining Venues. Plus […]
Searching for magical Christmas lights, local Christmas markets, Santa photo’s, Carols or kid’s gift ideas? Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’ve wrapped up the best of Christmas events in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra wide! Get inspired for family fun times this season. We’ve included many free Christmas events too. Pssst, Christmas is amazing, but […]
Looking for amazing things to do with the kids in Shoalhaven and South Coast of NSW? The weekend or school holidays arrive, the kids are whiney and you need to GET OUT! But where to go for the best family-friendly fun, an easy hour of Wollongong & Illawarra? So here are your best family friendly […]