Did you know? NSW National Parks runs guided tours for kids and families to discover the hidden mysteries of our national parks. Explore our wonderful coastline on a sea creatures treasure hunt, become a waterbug detective, or join an Aboriginal Guide on a bush tucker workshop. Our WilderQuest events and tours are specially designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years, but there are heaps of exciting adventures for the whole family. Keep an eye on this page to see fun tours and activities in your region.
Test your climbing, crawling and balancing skills on this Kosciuszko WilderQuest adventure! We'll explore some of Yarrangobilly's smaller wild caves, and the creek and forest between them.
Saturday 4 January, Sunday 26 January, Saturday 1 February and Saturday 7 March 2020, 2pm to 3.30pm
Come on a fun adventure exploring Kosciuszko's natural world through a magnifying glass. Find out where the bugs are hiding around Yarrangobilly Caves and discover amazing things about them.
Saturday 4 January, Sunday 26 January, Saturday 1 February and Saturday 7 March 2020, 10.30am to 12 noon
Join the WilderQuest crew for a fun and interactive morning to discover more about our friendly native bees. We'll take a short walk to discover some of their favourite plants.
Get creative these school holidays. Join in the WilderQuest fun of tree painting at Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Park.
Tuesday 7 January, 14 January, 21 January, 29 September and 6 October 2020, 10am to 12pm
Are you keen to roast a marshmallow over a campfire? Join the WilderQuest fun these school holidays and listen to stories in Blue Mountains National Park.
Tour time: 10am to 12pm.
Tour dates: Wednesday 8 January, Wednesday 15 January, Wednesday 15 April, Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 15 July 2020.
Do you like muddy places where interesting creatures thrive? If you do, don't miss this adventure in the Merimbula wetlands.
Thursday 9 January, 3.30pm to 5pm
Want to know some tips that will help you thrive in the bush? Come to this school holiday event at Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Park. It's one of 5 Junior Ranger activities you can do in 2020.
Tour times: 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm.
Tour dates: Thursday 9 January, Thursday 23 January, Thursday 16 April, Friday 17 July and Thursday 8 October 2020.
If you love the outdoors and are 8 to 12 years old, come along to this Junior Rangers activity at Blackheath during the school holidays. Learn mapping and orienteering skills and put them to the test!
Tour time: 10am to 12.30pm
Tour dates: Friday 10 January, Thursday 16 January, Friday 17 April, Thursday 23 April, Friday 10 July, Friday 2 October and Friday 9 October 2020.
Shh! What was that? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Join our national parks ranger, for an exciting expedition under the stars. We'll discover the amazing creatures of the night on this easy 1.5hr tour.
Friday 10 January, 17 January and 24 January 2020, 7.30pm to 9pm.
Friday 17 April, 24 April, 10 July and 17 July 2020, 5.30pm to 7pm.
Friday 2 October and 9 October 2020, 6.45pm to 8.15pm.
Are you keen to learn all about bugs these school holidays? Join in the WilderQuest fun in the Blue Mountains area. Explore the many types of bugs living right under your feet!
Monday 20 January 2020, 10am to 12pm
Do you love lizards? Join in the WilderQuest reptile fun in Blue Mountains National Park. You’ll get to explore their habitat and find out how you can help to protect our reptiles.
Wednesday 22 January, Wednesday 22 April and Wednesday 7 October 2020, 10am to 12pm.
Every rock tells a story! Come and experience Yarrangobilly Caves on a special guided tour through geological time. This is a fun tour for all the family.
Would you like to learn basic bush skills and cook your own food on a campfire? Join the WilderQuest crew in exploring the natural world of Yarrangobilly.
If you love arts, crafts and the outdoors, come along to this WilderQuest creative kite workshop at Seven Mile Beach National Park, near Kiama and Nowra.
