Junior ranger: Minnamurra Rainforest
Budderoo National Park
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Overview
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.
- When
- 7 and 13 July 2026
- 2 and 6 October 2026
- 5, 14 and 20 January 2027
Tour times: 10am to 12pm
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Suitable for children aged 5 to 15.
- Price
- Fees per person: Child $18. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult free. Terms and conditions apply.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- What to
bring - Drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, snacks
We’ll set out on a 1.6km adventure along Lyrebird Loop walk, enjoying various bushcraft and creative games along the way.
As part of your duties, you’ll explore the natural environment around you and discover the plants and animals that live in Minnamurra Rainforest.
Depending on the day, you could enjoy one or more of the below activities:
- Learn the basics of navigation, map reading and using a compass.
- Learn how to identify animal tracks and figure out who’s living in the rainforest.
- Get crafty doing activities such as leaf printing or using clay to make an animal.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in Budderoo National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Budderoo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The park gates at Minnamurra Rainforest Centre open at 9am and close at 5pm every day.
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Park entry fees:
$12 per vehicle per day only in the Minnamurra Rainforest area. Bus or taxi: $4.40 per adult and $2.20 per child.
Buy annual pass
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