7 day school holiday guide in Wollongong

April 2, 2015 - 3 min read

Thursday Westfield Warrawong Get the school holidays started with the celebration of Easter. Take your little ones that are not at school to see the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland at Westfield Warrawong before creating their very own Easter cookie at the centre for free! Let them enjoy this very special time of the year […]

Thursday
Westfield Warrawong

Easter cookie decorating, Westfields Warrawong
Easter cookie decorating, Westfields Warrawong

Get the school holidays started with the celebration of Easter. Take your little ones that are not at school to see the Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland at Westfield Warrawong before creating their very own Easter cookie at the centre for free! Let them enjoy this very special time of the year where they can experience the magic and taste the chocolate that comes hand in hand with festivities.
Where: Cnr King & Cowper Streets, Warrawong NSW 2502
Friday
Imagine Restaurant
Tuck into delicious pizza, Imagine Restaurant - Wollongong
Tuck into delicious pizza, Imagine Restaurant – Wollongong

Friday night always means dinner with the family, so enjoy meals that are scrumptious and don’t leave the little ones out. Find yourself transported to Italy as you choose from a variety of authentic dishes that the whole family will enjoy sharing. Their takeaway pizza menu is impressive, and they also have a great kids menu that you can choose from for those with fussy eaters to feed.
Where: 426 Princes Highway, Corrimal NSW 2518
Saturday
Murphy’s Bar & Grill
Family-friendly dining, Murphys Bar  Grill - Wollongong
Family-friendly dining, Murphys Bar Grill – Wollongong

Let your family sleep in today and enjoy a dinner at the local’s favourite, Murphy’s Bar & Grill. A modern Australian/Irish restaurant, you will be able to find meals that your rugrats will enjoy eating even if they don’t like vegetables. Be sure to order the mini beef pot and mash off the kid’s menu as it is simply delicious.
Where:179 Princes Highway, Unanderra NSW 2526
Sunday
Wollongong Botanic Gardens
Wollongong Botanic Gardens - Wollongong
Wollongong Botanic Gardens – Wollongong

If your little ones love to be surrounded by nature then take them around the botanic gardens to discover the wildlife and flora. For those of you who have never visited these beautiful gardens before, take a complementary walking tour, led by members of their friendly staff, around the gardens.
Where: Murphys Avenue, Keiraville NSW 2500
Monday
Science Centre & Planetarium
It's fun to learn, Science Centre & Planetarium - Wollongong
It’s fun to learn, Science Centre & Planetarium – Wollongong

Just because your kid isn’t at school doesn’t mean they have to stop learning. Starting on Tuesday the 7th, the Science Friction Workshop at the Science Centre and Planetarium will teach your kids about speed, friction and traction. But don’t worry; if you can’t make it to the workshop your child won’t miss out, as there are a number of different workshops throughout the week.
Where: Squires Way, North Wollongong NSW 2500
Tuesday
Zoom Play & Party Zone
Run around and play, Zoom Play Centre
Run around and play, Zoom Play & Party Zone

Tuesday is funday, so take the tots to Zoom Play and Party Zone to get them burning all the energy they seemed to have accumulated over the week. Featuring a multi-level maze, two jumping castles and three landslides, there will be no complaining kids at this entertaining venue. If your bub is less than one year old, they can play for free while you look over the bigger ones climbing through the maze.
Where: 65 Kiera Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Wednesday
JJ’s Indian Restaurant
Tandoori Chicken, JJ's Indian Restaurant - Wollongong
Tandoori Chicken, JJ’s Indian Restaurant – Wollongong

Let your kids be a bit adventurous and try eating different foods from different countries. JJ’s Indian Restaurant serves up some of the best Indian in Wollongong so you can taste the difference when it comes to dining out. Order tandoori chicken or butter chicken curry on rice for them to sample. While you’re in the mood for something a little exotic, treat your kids to a Mango Lassi – a sweet drink that they are sure to love.
Where: 3/50 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
What are your plans for the school holidays in Wollongong with the family?