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 […]
Looking for autism-friendly & disability-friendly school holiday programs in Wollongong and the Illawarra? You’re not alone and you’ve come to the right place! Many local families are searching for NDIS school holiday programs, sensory-friendly school holidays Wollongong, and neurodivergent youth activities in Wollongong & Illawarra that genuinely support & nuture their child. Here at Parents […]
Dance Classes are awesome for kids! Learning to dance has so many physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits, especially in children. We have amazing dance classes for your toddler, child, or teen in Wollongong (plus adult dance classes). We’ve found award-winning dance schools with the most passionate and dedicated owners and teachers! From classical ballet […]
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 […]
Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we love kids’ birthday parties. So, we’ve found the best outdoor party spots with playgrounds, shade, and picnic tables (and most have BBQ facilities) in Wollongong and the Illawarra. Look no further; we have done all the research for you and have all you need right here (and in the […]
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 […]
We’ve rounded up 18 of the best, family & kid friendly bushwalks that Wollongong & Illawarra has to offer. Find the perfect nature walk for toddlers, ages 5-10years, teens and for those walking with prams. Parents Guide Illawarra helps you find the BEST things to do with kids in Wollongong, Shellharbour & Kiama. We think […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here in the Illawarra we are blessed with some pretty choice skate parks up and down the coast. Every park is FREE and each offers different levels of challenge to inspire our kids and teens. Got to be one of the best ways to let them be free from screens (without any drama!) Skate parks […]