Looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays? Sydney's national parks offer plenty of family-friendly activities for you enjoy. These events and tours are designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years.
Become a Junior Ranger in Royal National Park, climb a lighthouse, or explore a real island-fort. Make a booking for the kids to enjoy a guided tour or event these school holidays.
Celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage at a free NAIDOC week event at Ironbark Flat picnic area in Audley. Join us for a day of family-friendly activities in the beautiful Royal National Park.
Join this junior ranger tour at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, near Hornsby, these school holidays, and learn what it's like to be a NSW National Parks ranger. For kids aged 6 to 12 years.
Tour time: 11am to 12.30pm. Arrive at 10.45am
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Want to discover what life was like for a convict in Sydney? These school holidays, come to Bare Island at La Perouse, and find out more in this fun junior ranger event for kids aged 6 to 12 years.
2025: Thursday 9 January, 23 January, 30 January, 24 April, 17 July and 9 October
2026: Thursday 29 January
Time: 10.30am to 12pm. Arrive at 10am.
Kids can become Junior Rangers when they visit Royal National Park these school holidays. Our fun and guided interactive activities are designed for children 6 to 12 years.
Tour runs Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 12.30pm.
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Discover the local ecosystems of Sydney’s Ironback Flat picnic area, in Royal National Park. This interactive and engaging guided tour is great for children under 6 years old.
2025 tours run Wednesdays and Thursdays during school holidays.
Time: 10am to 10.45am. Meet at 9.50am.
Join a NPWS guide for an immersive nature experience in Royal National Park. Setting out from Bonnie Vale campground, you’ll explore coastal bush and mangroves or the beach and rocky shore.
Time: 8.15am to 9.45am. Arrive at 8.05am.
These school holidays, take a guided tour along historic Lady Carrington Drive. People of all ages come to this old coach road to learn about the unique plants and animals of Royal National Park.
2025 tour dates:
Tour time: 9.30am to 12pm. Arrive at 9.20am.
Experience the wonder of Royal National Park at night on this 2hr guided tour at Ironbark Flat, and along Lady Carrington Drive.
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2026 tour dates:
Tour time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Please arrive 10 minutes before start time for all tours.
Walk alongside a NPWS Discovery Guide on a 2-hour guided tour of the magnificent sandstone cliffs at Cape Solander. Keep a look out for both whales and wildflowers as you learn about the Kurnell area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
Tour time: 9am to 11am. Meet at 8.45am.
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Discover the beautiful coastline and wonderful wildlife of Wattamolla on a 2-hour guided walk in Royal National Park. Watch for migrating whales and learn about native wildflowers with a NPWS Discovery ranger.
Tour time: 10am to 12pm
Meet at 9.45am
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Enjoy a guided tour of Barrenjoey Lighthouse, near Palm Beach, almost any Sunday. It stands at Sydney's northern-most point. The views of Broken Bay, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the mighty Pacific are unforgettable.
Tours generally run every Sunday.
Tour times: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Tours run for 30 mins.
Join Bush Play School for a day of creativity in Sydney’s south. Their nature play activities are a great way for kids to learn about the world around them.
Contact Bush Play School for activity dates and times.
Are you looking for a fun and engaging outdoor activity to keep your kids entertained during the school holidays? Sign up for Saltwater School’s holiday program at Chowder Bay in Sydney Harbour National Park.
Embark on an exciting treasure hunt in Royal National Park with Aussie Wild Nature Discovery. The guided nature play activity is a great way for kids to learn about the magic of the bush.
Contact Aussie Wild Nature Discovery for tour times and dates.
Hire a kayak and spend a few relaxed hours paddling up Kangaroo Creek from Audley Boatshed in Royal National Park, near Loftus.
Paddle the waterways of Bundeena and Royal National Park on a guided kayak tour with Bundeena Kayaks. It’s an unforgettable way to explore this beautiful stretch of coastline, just an hour south of Sydney.
Contact Bundeena Kayaks for a tour schedule.
Join the friendly and knowledgeable guides of Tribal Warrior for a fascinating boat and island tour as you learn about the Aboriginal culture of Sydney Harbour.
