Category: Pre-Schoolers

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 […]

Discover Wollongong & Shellharbour restaurants, cafes, clubs and dining with play areas and playgrounds. Parent’s Guide Illawarra has researched the best family-friendly dining & restaurants in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Illawarra. Discover dining options with indoor playgrounds, outdoor play options and kid-friendly dining. Keep the whole family happy and have a night off the dishes! Parents […]

Wollongong and the Illawarra offer remarkable school excursion venues, programs and sites. These inspire learning and breathe fresh air into the curriculum. There are great educational, cultural, and creative excursions options for preschools, primary and high schools. Planning school trips or excursions is a vital part of educating students. Find inspiration here to combine the […]

At Parents Guide Illawarra, we have researched the best toy stores around. The following is a list of our favourites in the Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Nowra areas. We hope you get to experience some of these awesome stores in person! They’re great for a rainy day out, or to explore for birthday gifts. Why not […]

Cringilla HIlls, one of Wollongong’s newest playgrounds completed in 2022. It was designed to be all inclusive, from ‘bumpy’ frog out the front to the outrageous pump track it’s a great time for all. With this Illawarra playground, bike & BMX track, walking trails and picnic spots, pack your bikes, kids and mates for a […]

Welcome to Stuart Park, one of Wollongong’s best playgrounds and parks by the beach. It has incredible play equipment, is accessible for wheelchairs, is great for bikes and offers a lagoon to paddle and swim. Plus Stuart Park has toilets, cafe’s, shady spots and free bbqs. Here’s our comprehensive review of the award-winning / all […]

Review of Treetops Adventure Nowra: An exhilarating outdoor adventure park, just south of Wollongong. My kids have begged to go for ages, so here’s all you need to know! This top South Coast NSW Park offers a range of thrilling activities, including tree-climbing courses, zip lines, and rope challenges, making it a fantastic destination for […]

Good news for Illawarra ASD families and carers of children with disabilities. There’s an inclusive, fully-accessible Wollongong Activity Hub offering dedicated care options to school aged kids with ASD / Autism or a disability. It’s been purpose-built by Client Care First (CCF), a registered NDIS service provider. Client Care First’s Wollongong Disability School Holiday Programs […]

Where to start when you are separating? Here’s a separation and divorce checklist from Wollongong’s experienced family lawyers. It covers what you need to consider with kids and separating families also.. Here at Parents Guide Illawarra, we provide useful info for ages and stages of family life. The sad reality is that many relationships break […]