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The Illawarra Guide for Parents & Kids

Explore where to take the kids and discover family friendly sites and attractions near you. Find local businesses and services that support and entertain your family and children. Wollongong & The Illawarra is a wonderful place to live and visit. From babies, to toddlers, to school aged to teens, we show you the best things to do. Plus help you navigate every stage of family life. Welcome to Parents Guide Illawarra!

Featured Events

Get outdoors these School Holidays at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

Australia’s first Tree Ropes Course and Ziplining Experience! Located along the stunning Shoalhaven River.

Treetops Adventure Nowra 23 Rock Hill Rd North Nowra New South Wales 2541, Australia

September 27, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Farm Play & Picnic Days - Green Connect

Join us at the beautiful Green Connect Farm for an exciting session of outdoor play and farm exploration!

Green Connect 6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502, Australia

August 23, 2025

Visit HARS Aviation Museum these School Holidays!

One of the Illawarra's best kept secrets for a great family-friendly day out!

54 Airport Road, Shellharbour Airport , Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527, Australia

September 27, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Join Miss Zoe's School of Dance in Term 3, 2025

Try out Miss Zoe's for FREE for 7 days

Across 3 locations - Kiama Coledale and Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

June 9, 2025 - July 21, 2025

Family Day with Fun Messy Mates - Five Barrel Brewing

Ready for a day of family fun like no other? Look no further than Five Barrels! Join them for a fantastic day packed with games galore!

Five Barrel Brewing 265 Keira St Wollongong New South Wales 2500, Australia

September 14, 2025

Eve Of Halloween - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Join in for a scarily-good time!

Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527, Australia

October 25, 2025

Kids Eat FREE all July at The Balgownie Hotel

One child eats FREE with every main meal purchase.

The Balgownie Hotel 141 Balgownie Road Balgownie New South Wales 2519, Australia

July 6, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Farm Kindy at Green Connect - Nature play for 2-5 year olds

Join in at the Green Connect Farm each Thursday from 9am-11am for a wonderful morning of nature-based learning and play.

Green Connect 6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502, Australia

July 24, 2025 - September 25, 2025

Creative Nature & Loose Parts Play for Kids - Workshops by Junkyard Rascals

Join in for a pop-up loose-parts & creative PLAY adventure at the Wollongong Botanic Garden for all ages & abilities.

Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville New South Wales 2500, Australia

July 17, 2025

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Welcome! Discover all that is fun and useful for kids, parents and families locally

Guide to Family Living Illawara

What's On

Fun Places to Go

School Holidays

Kids Classes

Kids Party Options

Pregnancy and Birth

Family Health

Childcare & Preschools

Buy Local

Child Friendly Accommodation

Family Friendly Eateries

Private Schools & Tutors

The Illawarra Guide for Parents & Kids

Featured Events

Get outdoors these School Holidays at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

Australia’s first Tree Ropes Course and Ziplining Experience! Located along the stunning Shoalhaven River.

Farm Play & Picnic Days - Green Connect

Join us at the beautiful Green Connect Farm for an exciting session of outdoor play and farm exploration!

Visit HARS Aviation Museum these School Holidays!

One of the Illawarra's best kept secrets for a great family-friendly day out!

Join Miss Zoe's School of Dance in Term 3, 2025

Try out Miss Zoe's for FREE for 7 days

Family Day with Fun Messy Mates - Five Barrel Brewing

Ready for a day of family fun like no other? Look no further than Five Barrels! Join them for a fantastic day packed with games galore!

Eve Of Halloween - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Join in for a scarily-good time!

Kids Eat FREE all July at The Balgownie Hotel

One child eats FREE with every main meal purchase.

Farm Kindy at Green Connect - Nature play for 2-5 year olds

Join in at the Green Connect Farm each Thursday from 9am-11am for a wonderful morning of nature-based learning and play.

Creative Nature & Loose Parts Play for Kids - Workshops by Junkyard Rascals

Join in for a pop-up loose-parts & creative PLAY adventure at the Wollongong Botanic Garden for all ages & abilities.

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