Category: Families
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 […]
Discover Illawarra, Shellharbour & Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks. Parents Guide Illawarra has reviewed our top playgrounds, play spaces and kids parks.. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do! We have award winning, inclusive, diverse, enclosed and amazing playgrounds you will love. If you love our guide below, you will also love […]
Looking for the best ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Illawarra, Sunday 10 May? Whether you’re planning Mother’s Day lunch, searching for gift ideas, browsing local markets, booking a relaxing wellness experience, or planning a family day out, there are so many beautiful ways to spoil Mum locally. At Parents Guide […]
Fire Station Open Day is on Saturday May 9, 2026, 10am to 2pm. Visit your nearest Fire Station Open Day in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Illawarra! It’s an unmissable day of meeting our wonderful local firefighters: expect live demonstrations, a close-up look at the trucks and gear, and the chance to meet your local crews […]
Looking for free parenting support services online or parenting support in Shellharbour and the Illawarra? Wondering where to find parenting support near you, or what help is actually available? We get it – because we’ve been there too. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we help local parents find what’s on, including family support. We’re local […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wondering about becoming a foster carer in the Illawarra or greater NSW? If you’re looking into the different types of foster care and for the best foster care agency to choose, read on. Our Illawarra & Wollongong region has a strong need for more foster carers. So we thank you for considering fostering and how you can […]