Category: School Aged

Discover the best playgrounds, parks and beaches in Shellharbour. Plus the best things to do with kids in and around Shellharbour & Shellcove. It’s an incredible place for family’s and kids to live, explore and enjoy! We’ll short cut you to where to take kids and have family fun locally.. Written by a local mum […]

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 […]

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 […]

Catholic Schools in Wollongong/Illawarra and all you need to know. When it comes to your child’s education, the right school can make a world of difference. If you’re a parent in the Illawarra region and want to see your child thrive at school, exploring a Catholic education for your child is certainly worthwhile. In this […]

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 […]

Let us short cut you to the best beaches for kids and families! As locals, we know the best beaches in Let us short cut you to the best kid friendly beaches in Wollongong and the South Coast of NSW. We are so very blessed to be spoilt in the Illawarra and South Coast with […]

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 […]

While the beach is ALWAYS a good idea, sometimes you fancy a change. We are super, duper fortunate here in the Illawarra to be spoilt for choice when it comes to places to explore. Our local area is alive with outdoor spaces ripe for the picking. We’ve rounded up 8 of the best, family friendly […]