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South Coast activities and guided tours

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.

Two children and a ranger on a Junior Ranger tour in Merimbula. Credit: David Rogers © DCCEEW

Minnamurra Rainforest and Shellharbour

Teacher's hands demonstrating the start of weave, Bournda National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © the photographer

Traditional weaving workshop: Killalea

Discover the art of weaving at Killalea Regional Park in this hands-on workshop, led by a senior Aboriginal NPWS guide. It’s the perfect introduction to Aboriginal culture and traditional practices.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When
Available on request.

Tour dates:

  • 16 July 2026
  • 8 October 2026
  • 21 January 2027

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Where
Killalea Regional Park
Operated by
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Aerial view of people looking out over Killalea beach from the headland platform in Killalea Regional Park. Credit: John Spencer © DCCEEW

Forest flyers kite workshop at Killalea

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.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When
Available on request.

Tour dates:

  • 7 July 2026
  • 30 September 2026
  • 12 and 18 January 2027 

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Where
Killalea Regional Park in South Coast
Operated by
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Fitzroy Falls area

A woven work in progress, made during a traditional Aboriginal weaving workshop. Photo © Jessica Taunton/DCCEEW

Traditional weaving workshop: Fitzroy Falls

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 a senior Aboriginal NPWS guide.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When
Available on request.

2026 tours:

  • 6 and 8 July
  • 7 October

2027 tours:

  • 12 and 20 January
  • 21 April
  • 13 July

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Where
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, Morton National Park
Operated by
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Narooma and Batemans Bay

New Zealand fur seal swimming in aqua blue water. Photo: John Spencer © DCCEEW

Narooma seals and whales discovery tour

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.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

Tour times: 10am to 11am and 11.30am to 12.30pm.

2026 tour dates:

  • 4 July
  • 1 August
  • 5 September
  • 3 and 9 October
Where
Narooma Bar Rock Lookout
Operated by
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Murramarang and Jervis Bay

Family flying a kite at Depot Beach campground. Credit: Simone Cottrell © DPE

Forest flyers kite workshop at Depot Beach

Looking for South Coast kids’ activities these school holidays? Join a kite-building workshop at Depot Beach campground in Murramarang National Park. 

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When
Available on request.

Tour dates:

  • 14 July 2026
  • 6 October 2026
  • 6 January 2027 

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

 
Where
Depot Beach campground
Operated by
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A Discovery guide showing kids around the bushland near Pretty Beach in Murramarang National Park. Credit © Zain Kruyer/DCCEEW

Junior ranger: Pretty Beach coastal adventure

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.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When
Available on request.

Tour dates:

  • 9 July 2026
  • 29 September 2026
  • 7 and 15 January 2027

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Where
Pretty Beach, Murramarang National Park
Operated by
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Sapphire Coast

An NPWS ranger shows a young girl and her mother a seahorse. Photo: David Rogers © DCCEEW

Merimbula Lake Boardwalk adventure tour

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.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

22 September 2026

Tour times: 10am to 11.30am and 12pm to 1.30pm

Where
Merimbula Lake boardwalk
Operated by
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A family group canoeing along an undisturbed body of water surrounded by mangroves and gum trees. Credit: David Finnegan © DCCEEW

Canoe Bournda Lagoon

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.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When

The tour runs on Thursdays on the following dates in 2026:

  • 24 September
  • 1 and 8 October

Times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.

Where
Bournda Lagoon, Bournda National Park
Operated by
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Aerial view of Green Cape Lighthouse, Beowa National Park. Photo: Jessica Bray © the photographer

Green Cape Lighthouse guided tour

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.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When
  • 15 August 2026, 10am to 11.30am and 12pm to 1.30pm, International Lighthouse Weekend special tours
  • 1 and 8 October 2026, 10am to 11.30am
  • 16 October 2026, 10am to 11.30am and 12pm to 1.30pm, Eden Whale Festival special tours
Where
Green Cape Lighthouse, Green Cape area
Operated by
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Group of children walking on path in bush with NPWS Ranger. Photo: David Rogers © DCCEEW

Junior ranger: Bungo Beach coastal adventure

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.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

2 and 9 October 2026

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. 

Where
Eden Amateur Fishing Club
Operated by
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Traditional weaving workshop in Bournda Natrional Park. Photo: Jessica Taunton © DCCEEW

Traditional weaving workshop: Bournda

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.

Price
Fees apply. Park entry fees apply.
When

30 September 2026

Tour times: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.

Where
Hobart Beach campground
Operated by
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