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Central Coast and Hunter region kids’ and family activities

Looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays in a NSW national park? NSW Central Coast and Hunter region has plenty of family-friendly guided tours for you to enjoy.

Most of these tours are designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years. Become a Junior Ranger explore an ocean rockpool or find a fossilised forest on a rock platform. Spot flying foxes from a riverside boardwalk, explore historic Mountain Maid gold mine, or join an Aboriginal cultural tour.

Make a booking for the kids to enjoy a guided tour with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service these school holidays.

A Discovery ranger points out something in the trees to child and her dad near a waterfall in Brisbane Water National Park. Credit: Adam Hollingworth/DCCEEW © DPE

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Profile view of a grey-headed flying-fox flying past eucalypt trees. Photo: Shane Ruming © Shane Ruming

Wingham Brush twilight tour

Experience the magic of Wingham Brush Nature Reserve at twilight. Soak in breathtaking scenery as we meander along the boardwalk while the sun sets over a canopy of flying foxes.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

Wednesday 8 October 2025 and Thursday 8 January 2026.

7pm to 9pm.

Where
Wingham Brush Nature Reserve in North Coast
Operated by
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A NPWS Aboriginal Discovery ranger teaching a child abut traditional tools. Photo: Adam Hollingworth/DPE

Glenrock Aboriginal cultural tour

Join an Aboriginal Discovery ranger on a cultural journey you won’t forget in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. Connect with this beautiful country and listen to cultural stories as on you walk on the lands of the Awabakal people.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

Thursday 2 October 2025. 10am to 12pm.

Where
Glenrock State Conservation Area in North Coast
Operated by
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Walkers enjoying view from the rock platform at Tomaree National Park. Photo: John Spencer © DPE

Ocean rockpool nature tour: Tomaree

Discover the amazing world of rockpools along the rocky shores of Fishermans Bay on the Tomaree National Park coastline. See what you can find below the surface, not far from Nelson Bay.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

Tuesday 7 October 2025, 2pm to 4pm

Friday 16 January 2026, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Where
Tomaree National Park in North Coast
Operated by
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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 generally run on the first Friday of the month (except the April and July tours which run the second Friday of the month).

Tour times:

  • 7pm to 9pm (October to December 2025)
  • 6pm to 9pm (July 2025)
Where
Mountain Maid gold mine, Copeland Tops State Conservation Area
Operated by
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