The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Category: Families

Sep 05
The Ultimate Guide to Homeschooling in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Thinking about homeschooling your kids in the beautiful Illawarra region? You’re not alone – and you’re definitely not stuck doing it solo at the kitchen table! Whether you’re just curious about homeschooling or already knee-deep in lesson plans, we’ve pulled together all the essentials to help you get started, stay inspired, and (most importantly) have […]

Sep 02
Holiday Haven Swan Lake Review – A Peaceful, Great-Value Holiday Park / NSW South Coast

Want a quiet nature-based holiday park on the NSW South Coast that families, couples and older travellers love? Hello Holiday Haven Swan Lake! Located in Cudmirrah in the Shoalhaven, Holiday Haven Swan Lake is a super peaceful setting, with clean amenities and relaxed community atmosphere. Families, couples and grey nomads all happily mingle here, coming […]

Sep 02
Holiday Haven Shoalhaven Heads – Park Review

Looking for a South Coast NSW holiday park with beach and river access, with family-friendly fun built in? Hello Holiday Haven Shoalhaven Heads on the NSW South Coast, one hour from Wollongong and 2 hours from Sydney. Perfect for an easy midweek or weekend getaway with kids or friends. Holiday Haven are leading the charge […]

Sep 02
Best Holiday Parks for Kids and Families – South Coast NSW

Want the best South Coast NSW Holiday Parks that kids and family’s love? Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we have easy access to holiday paradise – the South Coast of NSW. Families need holidays like everyone else. However, your holiday can be very hard work, if it’s not family friendly and geared to your kids. […]

Sep 02
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 […]

Sep 02
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
Late-Night Chemists/Pharmacies Open in Wollongong and Illawarra

Frantically Googling ‘Chemists Open near me?’ Here are Illawarra’s after hour Pharmacies… Because of course kids never seem to get quite as sick in the daylight hours when you could more easily do something about it? So, what do you do when the clock strikes six o’clock, and you are in urgent need of a […]

Aug 05
Best Whale Watching with Kids in Wollongong & the Illawarra

Looking for the best whale watching spots in Wollongong & the Illawarra with kids? From June to November, thousands of humpback whales migrate along the NSW coast, making the Illawarra one of the best places to see them. Discover our favourite family-friendly lookouts for an unforgettable whale watching adventure. Rug up in your warm jackets […]

Jul 28
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 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 or […]

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Jul 15
Best Inclusive Playgrounds in Wollongong & Illawarra

Looking for the best all-inclusive playgrounds in Wollongong and the Illawarra? Welcome! Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we’re all about the best things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama — and that includes helping every child play. We’ve partnered with the brilliant team at Play Illawarra to bring you this list of inclusive […]