Looking to join local South Coast activities and tours? NSW South Coast national parks offer plenty of low-cost activities and family-friendly adventures. You can book guided tours for kids as well as adults.
Spot seals and whales at Narooma, look for hidden coastal creatures at Merimbula Lake, or learn traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques at Fitzroy Falls. At Minnamurra Rainforest, you can explore by torchlight at dusk, or sign the kids up to become a junior ranger these school holidays. Make your booking to enjoy a NSW National Parks guided tour soon.
Become a junior ranger these school holidays at Minnamurra Rainforest. You’ll learn hands-on bush survival and safety skills on this guided tour at Budderoo National Park.
Tour times: 10am to 12pm
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.
Discover the rich cultural traditions of land and sea at Killalea Regional Park in this hands-on Aboriginal cultural experience.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Discover the art of weaving at Killalea Regional Park in this hands-on workshop, led by an Aboriginal NPWS guide. It’s the perfect introduction to Aboriginal culture and traditional practices.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Kids can step into the role of a ranger these school holidays at Killalea Regional Park. Get ready for a hands-on coastal adventure, between Shellharbour and Kiama.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
If you’re looking for kids’ activities on the South Coast these school holidays, join this cute kite-building workshop. Kids aged 5 and over will get creative in Killalea Regional Park, between Shellharbour and Kiama.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Fitzroy Falls on this guided nature walk. It’s an unforgettable Southern Highlands activity.
This tour runs twice every Saturday from 5 September 2026 to 30 January 2027.
Additional school holiday tour dates:
Tour times: 9.30am to 10.30am and 11am to 12pm
Kids can become nature investigators at Fitzroy Falls these school holidays. Follow clues and explore Morton National Park through hands-on kids’ activities.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Discover the art of weaving in this hands-on workshop at Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands. You’ll be introduced to Aboriginal culture and traditional weaving practices by an Aboriginal NPWS guide.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Join this family-friendly guided tour at Narooma Bar Rocks on the South Coast and learn about the area’s iconic seals and migrating whales.
Tour times: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm.
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Explore the natural beauty and history of Barunguba Montague Island, a protected nature reserve just 9km off the coast of Narooma. Montague Island Adventures will ferry you from the mainland for this fascinating guided tour.
Discover the natural beauty and rich history of Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve. Join a Narooma Charters tour to explore this pristine island, just 9km off the coast of Narooma.
Become a Junior Ranger for the day in Broulee Nature Reserve. Join in lots of fun, hands-on activities and learn how NSW National Park rangers help care for the environment.
7 and 30 September 2026
Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Eurobodalla National Park, between Bermagui and Narooma. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.
1 September 2026
Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
Become a junior ranger these school holidays on this family-friendly guided tour in Eurobodalla National Park. Get close to nature during a range of hands-on activities.
1 and 8 October 2026
Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
Explore the South Coast through the knowledge and stories of Aboriginal culture in Jervis Bay National Park. Connect with Country on this guided tour along White Sands walk.
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Tour times: 10am to 11.30am and 12.30pm to 2pm
Step into the role of a ranger and explore the stunning coastal environment of Greenfield Beach. This is a hands-on adventure for junior rangers in Jervis Bay National Park.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Discover the art of traditional Aboriginal weaving in this hands-on workshop at Pretty Beach in Murramarang National Park.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Looking for South Coast kids’ activities these school holidays? Join a kite-building workshop at Depot Beach campground in Murramarang National Park.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Kids can become junior rangers at Pretty Beach in Murramarang National Park these school holidays. They’ll experience hands-on learning about nature and the important role rangers play in South Coast national parks.
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Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm
Are you ready to become an estuary expert? Join this family-friendly nature tour at Merimbula Lake Boardwalk near Bournda National Park these school holidays to discover a thriving coastal ecosystem.
22 September 2026
Tour times: 10am to 11.30am and 12pm to 1.30pm
Glide across the calm waters of Bournda Lagoon on a guided canoe tour with a National Parks discovery guide. Find out about this special part of Bournda National Park, near Tathra.
The tour runs on Thursdays on the following dates in 2026:
Times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
Tour the newly reinstated Green Cape Lighthouse in Beowa National Park, near Eden. Hear stories of disaster and survival and enjoy shore-based whale watching and breathtaking views.
Join a local Discovery guide on a tour of the historic Davidson Whaling Station, located on the shores of the picturesque Kiah Inlet in Beowa National Park near Eden.
1 and 8 October 2026
Tour times: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Join this exciting tour and get close to nature at Bungo Beach near Eden these school holidays. You’ll have lots of fun and learn new skills in hands-on activities.
2 and 9 October 2026
Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
Get creative on a traditional weaving workshop in Bournda National Park, near Bega and Merimbula. Learn Aboriginal weaving techniques and see how these ancient skills carry a strong connection to Aboriginal culture.
30 September 2026
Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
