Kids’ and family activities

An NPWS ranger and a young woman and man look at the Gondwana circle map on the ground, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: 'And the trees’ Photography © NPWS

Discovering Gondwana short tour

Experience the rainforest like never before, on a 2km ranger-guided walk through World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. It's only 1hr from Coffs Harbour, but you'll feel worlds away.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Daily from Tuesday 11 April Saturday 22 April 2023.

Daily from Monday 3 July to Saturday 15 July 2023.

Daily from Monday 25 September to Saturday 30 September 2023.

Daily from Tuesday 3 October to Saturday 7 October 2023.

Tours do not run on Wednesdays or Sundays.

Tour times: 10.30am to 11am, 11.30am to 12pm, 12.30 to 1pm, 2pm to 2.30pm

Where

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dorrigo National Park

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Ranger Matt crouching beside a log to show the fungi growing on it, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Jane Grebert. © DPE

Gumbaynggirr culture rainforest tour

These school holidays, bring the family to this tour in Dorrigo National Park, near Coffs Harbour. Gumbaynggirr Ranger Matt will share his language and culture as he guides you through the rainforest.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Wednesday 12 April, 19 April, 5 July, 12 July, Wednesday 27 September, Wednesday 4 October, Wednesday 27 December 2023

Tour times: 10.30am to 12pm; 1.30pm to 3pm

Where

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dorrigo National Park

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Arial shot of The Ruins campground in Booti Booti National Park, between Wallis Lake and Seven Mile Beach. Photo credit: John Spencer © DPIE

Junior ranger: Booti Booti

Join us for a Junior ranger adventure, as we traverse the shores of Seven Mile Beach. Walk alongside a Discovery Ranger to find out what plants and animals live here, and how they survive in this magical environment.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When: Thursday 12 January, 13 April and 13 July 2023, 10am to 12pm.
Where: The Ruins campground and picnic area
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Children in the forest with an NPWS ranger guide, Dorrigo National Park. Photo: Louise Walpole © NPWS

Kids' Gondwana nature play: 5 to 12 years

Looking for something for the kids to do these school holidays? Join us for a fun hour in Dorrigo National Park, near Coffs Harbour. Kids aged 5 to 12 years can reconnect with nature through play.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Tuesday 11 April, 18 April, 4 July, 11 July, 26 September and 3 October 2023.

Times: 10.30am to 11.30am. 12pm to 1pm.

Where

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dorrigo National Park

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An Indigenous education ranger shares her local cultural knowledge of the rainforest. Photo: Karina Davila-Otoya ©DPIE

Yun yi barragay tour

Join this ranger-guided Aboriginal cultural tour along the rainforest boardwalk in Sea Acres National Park. You’ll go on a unique journey of discovery and learning.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Friday 17 March, 14 and 21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 7, 14 and 21 July, 18 August, 15 and 29 September, 6 and 20 October, 17 November and Friday 15, 22 and 29 December 2022, 10am to 11.30am.
Where: Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk, Sea Acres National Park
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Visitors and ranger examine strangler vine, along Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk. Photo: John Spencer © OEH

Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk tour

If you’re near Port Macquarie, come along to this unique ranger-guided experience in Sea Acres National Park. You’ll enjoy a walk under the lush canopy of this rare and spectacular coastal rainforest.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Every Tuesday and Thursday from Tuesday 11 April to Thursday 20 April, Tuesday 4 July to Thursday 13 July and from Tuesday 26 September to Thursday 5 October 2023.

Times: 10am to 10.40am, 11am to 11.40am and 12pm to 12.40pm.

Where

Sea Acres Rainforest boardwalk, Sea Acres National Park

Operated by

Aboriginal education ranger sharing her cultural knowledge of Sea Acres Rainforest. Photo credit: Karina Davila-Otoya. © DPIE

Muluman tour

Take a walk to Shelly Beach in Sea Acres National Park on this Aboriginal ranger-guided activity. Discover bush tucker and medicine in the rainforest as you learn about Birpai culture.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Friday 17 March, 14 and 21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 7, 14 and 21 July, 18 August, 15 and 29 September, 6 and 20 October, 17 November and Friday 15, 22 and 29 December 2023, 2pm to 3.30pm.
Where: Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, Sea Acres National Park
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Smoky Cape Lighthouse tour

Walk alongside a NPWS Ranger on an intimate tour of Smoky Cape lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in NSW. Take in the stunning coastal scenery, in your own small group.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

The second Saturday of every month from Saturday 11 March to Saturday 9 December 2023, excluding Saturday 8 April 2023.

Additional school holiday dates: Wednesday 5 and 12 April, 5 and 12 July, 27 September, 4 October and 27 December 2023.

Tour times: 8.30am, 9am, 9.45am, 10.15am, 11am and 11.30am.

Each tour runs for 30 minutes.

Where

Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Hat Head National Park

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Sunset above the Trial Bay Gaol walls, Arakoon National Park. Photo: Carolyn McPhee © DPIE

Trial Bay Gaol twilight tour

Explore Trial Bay Gaol by twilight with an NPWS guide by your side. Discover what life was like for prisoners as you watch the sun set in beautiful Arakoon National Park, South West Rocks.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Friday 3 March 2023, 5.30pm to 7pm

Friday 14 April, 21 April, 5 May, 2 June, 7 July, 14 July, 4 August, 1 September, 29 September 2023, 4pm to 5.30pm

Friday 6 October, 3 November, 1 December, 22 December, 29 December 2023, 5.30pm to 7pm

Where

Trial Bay Gaol, Arakoon National Park

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View through bars at Trial Bay Goal. Photo: Kim Payne Photography © DPE

Trial Bay Gaol: Life behind bars kids tour

Come along and find out what life behind bars was really like for the prisoners at Trial Bay Gaol, in Arakoon National Park near South West Rocks. Explore the gaol on this action-packed family tour.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Wednesday 12 April, Monday 17 April, Wednesday 19 April, Monday 3 July, Wednesday 5 July, Monday 10 July, Wednesday 12 July, Monday 25 September and Wednesday 27 September 2023, 3.30pm to 5pm.

Wednesday 4 October 2023, 4.30pm to 6pm.

Where

Trial Bay Gaol, Arakoon National Park

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Burning Mountain adventure

Join this adventurous family-friendly guided walk at Burning Mountain Nature Reserve, near Scone, these school holidays. Discover Australia’s only naturally burning coal seam in this ancient and surprising landscape.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Friday 14 April and Friday 7 July 2023, 9.30am to 11.30am
Where: Burning Mountain Nature Reserve in Country NSW
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Sand and rock pools in foreground, with headlands and view of the coast against a blue sky in background. Photo: John Spencer © DPE

Rockpool ramble: Glenrock

Discover the amazing world of rockpools along the shores of Merewether and Burwood Beach, on this 2hr tour in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Thursday 20 April 2023, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Where: Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
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Girrakool loop track, Brisbane Water National Park. Photo: John Yurasek © OEH

Girrakool nature diary tour

Carve out a moment to explore and connect with nature, on this 2hr guided tour in Brisbane Water National Park, near West Gosford.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When: Friday 14 April 2023, 10am to 12pm
Where: Girrakool loop track, Brisbane Water National Park
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An Aboriginal ranger leading a tour. Photo: Adam Hollingsworth ©DPIE

Blue Gum Hills cultural connections tour

Join an Aboriginal ranger on a cultural journey you won’t forget in Blue Gum Hills Regional Park, near Minmi. Bring the kids along to enjoy this outstanding tour.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Wednesday 12 April and 12 July 2023, 10am to 12pm.
Where: Blue Gum Hills Regional Park in North Coast
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Family walking over a footbridge in the forest on a tour of Copeland Tops with a ranger. Photo credit and copyright: Destination NSW

Copeland Tops twilight tour

Experience the magic of Copeland Tops at twilight. Explore Hidden Treasure track and the historic buildings of Mountain Maid gold mine on this evening tour near Gloucester.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Tours run on the first Friday of the month.

Tour times:

7pm to 9pm (January to March 2023)
6pm to 8pm (April to September 2023)
7pm to 9pm (October to December 2023)

Where

Mountain Maid gold mine, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area

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Fishermans Bay beach, Photo: John Spencer © NSW Government

Rockpool ramble at Tomaree

Discover the amazing world of rockpools along the shores of Fishermans Bay in Tomaree National Park, close to Anna Bay and Nelson Bay.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Monday 17 April 2023, 11.30am to 1.30pm
Where: Tomaree National Park in North Coast
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Kids looking through a grate with a torch at Mountain Maid Gold Mine on a Discovery tour. Photo credit and copyright: Destination NSW

Junior ranger: Copeland Tops

Step back in time this school holidays and uncover the hidden treasures of Mountain Maid gold mine at Copeland Tops.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Tuesday 10 January and 18 April 2023. Thursday 6 July 2023, 10am to 12pm.
Where: Copeland Tops State Conservation Area in North Coast
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Family enjoying a guided tour of Mountain Maid gold mine. Photo: Destination NSW © Destination NSW

Mountain Maid gold mine tour

Step back in time and uncover the hidden treasures of Mountain Maid gold mine in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Discover historic buildings and pan for gold on this tour in the rainforest.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Tours run every Wednesday and Saturday, 10am to 12pm
Where: Mountain Maid gold mine, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
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An tour group and an NPWS guide pause at Washpools to talk during the Junior ranger tour at Towarri National Park. Photo credit: John Spencer © DPE

Junior ranger: Towarri National Park

Join us for a Junior ranger adventure these school holidays. We'll walk along the banks of Middle Brook to Washpools waterhole, just 25km from Scone.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Tuesday 4 October 2022, 10am to 12pm.

Wednesday 11 January, Wednesday 19 April and Tuesday 11 July 2023, 10am to 12pm.

Where

Washpools picnic area and viewing platform, Towarri National Park

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Copeland cultural connections tour

Join an Aboriginal guide on a cultural tour you won’t forget! Discover the traditional lands of the Worimi and Biripi people in the foothills of Barrington Tops at Copeland Tops State Conservation Area.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Tuesday 11 April, Sunday 7 May, Tuesday 6 June and Sunday 2 July 2023, 10am to 12pm
Where: Copeland Tops State Conservation Area in North Coast
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A Moment in Time exhibition

Augustus Earle's (1793-1838) painting, 'A Moment in Time', courtesy of the National Library, is one of several images incorporated in the exhibition being shown at Corney's Garage in Hartley Historic Site.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Daily from Saturday 1 April to Sunday 28 May 2023, 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Closed Mondays.

Official exhibition opening event on Saturday 1 April 2023, and will include guest speakers and a special performance.

Where

Hartley Historic Site in Sydney and surrounds

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Aboriginal tool, didgeridoo and boomerang. Photo: Cherie Shanks/OEH

Aboriginal games for kids: Blackheath

Looking for a fun-filled kids’ activity these school holidays? Learn to play a range of Aboriginal games at the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, near Blackheath.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Friday 14 April and Thursday 20 April 2023, 10am to 12pm. Meet at 9.45am.
Where: Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath area
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A yellow and black bee sitting on a yellow wattle plant with green wattle leaves in background. Photo: Rosie Nicolai

Bush alive: The buzz on bees

Buzz along to the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre in Blackheath these school holidays and learn about our wonderful native bees.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Wednesday 12 April and Tuesday 18 April 2023, 10am to 12pm. Meet at 9.45am.
Where: Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath area
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Sugar glider resting on a branch. Photo: Pavel German © DPE

Katoomba Spotlight tour

Shh! What was that? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Join our National Parks Discovery Ranger, for an exciting expedition under the stars. We'll discover the amazing creatures of the night on this easy 2hr tour.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Tuesday 11 April and Wednesday 19 April 2023, 6pm to 8pm. Meet at 5.45pm.
Where: Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
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Blue Mountains water skink, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Geoff Swan © DPIE

Leaping lizards: Blackheath

Do you love lizards? Join in the reptile fun at Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Park. You’ll get to explore their habitat and find out how you can help to protect our reptiles.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Friday 21 April 2023, 10am to 12pm. Meet at 9.45am.
Where: Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath area
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Junior ranger adventure at Blackheath, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DPIE

Junior ranger: Navigation adventure at Blackheath

Become a junior ranger this school holidays, on this fun orienteering tour at Blackheath. You'll learn some useful navigation skills along the way.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Thursday 13 April and Monday 17 April 2023, 10am to 12pm. Meet at 9.45am.
Where: Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath area
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Sustainable toolkit tour: Blue Mountains

Immerse yourself in the meaning, traditions and connections of Aboriginal culture during this hands-on session at Blue Mountains National Park.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Available on request 7 days a week
Where: Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
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Teacher's hands demonstrating the start of weave, Bournda National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © the photographer

Traditional weaving workshop: Killalea

Join this weaving workshop at Killalea Regional Park these school holidays. It's a great introduction to Aboriginal culture. You'll have the privilege of being taught by a senior Aboriginal NPWS guide.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Wednesday 19 April 2023, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Killalea Regional Park
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Group being shown the weaving process, NSW South Coast. Photo: Jessica Bray © the photographer

Traditional weaving workshop: Minnamurra

These school holidays, join this weaving workshop at Minnamurra Rainforest. It's a great introduction to Aboriginal culture. You'll have the privilege of being taught by a senior Aboriginal NPWS guide.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When: Wednesday 12 April 2023, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, Budderoo National Park
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Visitors cross a suspension bridge over a creek along Rainforest loop walk at Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold © DPIE

Minnamurra Rainforest by torchlight

Go on a family-friendly after-hours guided tour in Budderoo National Park these school holidays. See Minnamurra Rainforest by night on this unforgettable adventure, inland from Kiama on the South Coast.

Price: Fees apply. Price includes park entry fee.
When: Friday 14 April, Tuesday 18 April, Monday 25 September, Wednesday 27 September 2023, 6pm to 7.30pm
Where: Lyrebird loop walk, Budderoo National Park

The base of a small woven basket, Mimosa Rocks National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © DPIE

Traditional weaving workshop: Mimosa Rocks

Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Mimosa Rocks National Park, near Bermagui. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Dates: Friday 21 April, Thursday 28 September 2023

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Where

Aragunnu campground

Operated by

A woven coaster in progress, made during a traditional weaving workshop at Bournda National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © the photographer

Traditional weaving workshop: Bournda

Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Bournda National Park, near Bega. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Dates: Thursday 20 April, Wednesday 27 September 2023.

Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Where

Hobart Beach campground

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Mimosa Rocks bush tucker tour

Come along on this easy stroll through Mimosa National Park. Led by an Aboriginal Discovery Ranger, we'll search for traditional bush tucker and medicine plants on this cultural tour, not far from Bega.

Price

Fees apply. Free park entry.

When

Dates: Friday 21 April, Thursday 28 September 2023.

Time: 10am to 12pm

Where

Gillards campground

Operated by

2 people canoeing along Bournda Lagoon in Bournda National Park. Photo: © Daniel Tran

Canoe Bournda Lagoon

Paddle along pristine Bournda Lagoon on a guided canoeing adventure in Bournda National Park. Find out about the park's waterways and see the park from a unique perspective on this family-friendly tour.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Dates: Wednesday 12 April, 19 April, 27 September 2023.

Time: All tours 10am to 12pm, meet at 9.45am

Where

Bournda Lagoon, Bournda National Park

A local NPWS Aboriginal guide on a bushtucker tour, Bournda National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © DPE

Bournda bush tucker tour

Walk alongside an NPWS Aboriginal guide on this easy stroll through Bournda National Park. Join the search for traditional bush tucker and medicine plants on this cultural tour near Bega.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Dates: Thursday 20 April, Wednesday 27 September 2023.

Time: 10am to 12pm

Where

Hobart Beach campground

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Jersey Cave

Step back in time on a guided tour of Jersey Cave. You’ll be awed by some of the most colourful and diverse decorations at Yarrangobilly Caves in Kosciuszko National Park.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
Where: Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Yarrangobilly Caves, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer

South Glory Cave

Take a leisurely self-guided tour through the lofty chambers of South Glory Cave at Yarrangobilly, near Tumut. It never fails to astonish.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
Where: Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Jillabenan Cave

Take a fascinating guided tour of Jillabenan Cave. It's the smallest and most accessible of the Yarrangobilly Caves in Kosciuszko National Park, but it's packed with incredibly delicate formations.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
Where: Yarrangobilly area in Kosciuszko National Park in Snowy Mountains

Sawpit Creek bug detectives

Ever wondered about the importance of ecosystems? Become a bug detective during this fun exploration of Kosciuszko National Park's natural landscape, around Sawpit Creek.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Thursday 6 April and 13 April 2023.

Sunday 9 April and 16 April 2023.

Tour time: 2pm to 3.30pm

Where

Kosciuszko Education Centre, Thredbo-Perisher area

Rainbow Lake walking track, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Murray Vanderveer © OEH

Rainbow Lake colours

Wander amongst the snow gums in Kosciuszko National Park on this 2.5km family-friendly walk. You’ll meander through the sub-alpine valley to Rainbow Lake and see colourful wildflowers along the way.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Thursday 6 April and 13 April 2023.

Sunday 9 April and 16 April 2023.

Tour time: 10am to 12.30pm

Where

Rainbow Lake walking track, Thredbo-Perisher area

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Walkers on the Porcupine walk, which has wildflowers in bloom, Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Elinor Sheargold © DPE

Porcupine Rocks walk

These school holidays, bring the kids on this 5.7km, family-friendly guided walk in the Thredbo-Perisher area of Kosciuszko National Park. See how many alpine wildflowers you can spot and photograph.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Tuesday 4 April, 11 April and 18 April 2023.

Saturday 8 April and 15 April 2023.

Tour time: 10am to 1.30pm

Where

Porcupine walk, Thredbo-Perisher area

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Ranger Sam's Kosciuszko adventure

Can you read a map and follow clues? Join this school holiday quest at Sawpit Creek in Kosciuszko National Park. You'll walk up to 3km and hear about Ranger Sam's adventures.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Tuesday 4 April, 11 April, 18 April 2023.

Saturday 8 April, 15 April 2023.

Tour time: 2pm to 3.30pm.

Where

Kosciuszko Education Centre, Thredbo-Perisher area

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Walk on the wild side tour Warrumbungles. Photo: Leah Pippos © DPE

Walk on the wild side at the Warrumbungles

Join an experienced National Parks guide and explore the beauty of Warrumbungle National Park. This tour is designed to bring your senses alive as you explore the sights, sounds and smells of this beautiful area.

Price

Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.

When

Tuesday 11, Thursday 13, Friday 14 and Tuesday 18 April 2023, 10am to 12pm.

Wednesday 12 and Monday 17 April 2023, 3pm to 5pm.

Where

Wambelong Nature walking track, Warrumbungle National Park

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NPWS guide Pilliga Forest. Photo: Robert Cleary © DPE

Pilliga rambles tag-along tour

Come along and enjoy a tag-a-long tour in the Pilliga Scrub.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Wednesday 5, Thursday 6, Thursday 13, Friday 14 and Monday 17 April 2023, 9am to 2pm.
Where: Timmallallie National Park in Country NSW
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Family walking through bush in Pilliga. Photo: John Spencer © DPE

Walk on the wild side in the Pilliga

Immerse yourself in Timmallallie National Park and learn about the mysterious relationships between plants, animals and the physical environment.

Price: Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When: Thursday 6 April 2023, 10am to 12pm.
Where: Sculptures in the Scrub walking track, Timmallallie National Park
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Red-capped robin on a tree branch. The little bird has a bright red forehead and breast, black head and beak, and black and white wings. Photo: Nicola Brookhouse © DPE

Bird walk in Cumberland Plain Woodland

Join a local expert guide on this free, easy 2hr tour, and discover the unique bird species in Castlereagh Nature Reserve, near Londonderry in western Sydney. See native birds in their own habitat.

Price: Park entry fees apply.
When: Monday 10 April, Thursday 13 April, Wednesday 19 April 2023, 7.30am to 9.30am
Where: Castlereagh Nature Reserve in Sydney and surrounds
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The nodding geebung, with 2 bright yellow bell-shaped blossoms nodding down from its crimson branch. Photo: Michael Cufer © The photographer

Guided walk in Cumberland Plain Woodland

These school holidays, bring the kids on this guided family walk in the endangered Cumberland Plain Woodland in Castlereagh Nature Reserve, western Sydney. Discover the animals and plants that live there.

Price: Park entry fees apply.
When: Tuesday 11 April, Wednesday 12 April, Tuesday 18 April 2023, 10am to 12pm
Where: Castlereagh Nature Reserve in Sydney and surrounds
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An eastern false pipistrelle, a small bat with brown fur and wings folded inward, on rocky ground. Photo: Pavel German © DPE

Spotlight tour in Cumberland Plain Woodland

Shh! What was that out there? Join us for a free, family-friendly guided evening tour at Castlereagh Nature Reserve, western Sydney. We’ll discover amazing creatures of the night on this 2hr walk.

Price: Park entry fees apply.
When: Friday 14 April 2023, 6pm to 8pm
Where: Castlereagh Nature Reserve in Sydney and surrounds
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The Cascades in Garigal National Park near Sydney. Photo: John Spencer, © DPE

The Cascades: Middle Harbour walk

Bring the kids on this family-friendly bush walk to the Cascades in Garigal National Park, in Sydney’s north. Get ready to explore lush bushland, waterfalls and rockpools.

Price: Fees apply. Free park entry.
When: Sunday 25 June 2023, 10am to 2pm
Where: Garigal National Park in Sydney and surrounds
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