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.
All tours and events are closed due to the current fire situation. Re-opening dates will be confirmed after February 2020. 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.
All tours and events are closed due to the current fire situation. Re-opening dates will be confirmed after February 2020. 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.
Get creative these school holidays. Join in the WilderQuest fun of tree painting at Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Park.
Tuesday 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 15 April, Wednesday 8 July and Wednesday 15 July 2020.
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 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 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 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.
Interested in biodiversity, history, adventure and being creative? Join us on an NPWS ranger-guided 2.5km walk these school holidays. Discover some of the gorgeous flowers in Morton National Park.
This tour is cancelled due to bushfires.
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 April and Wednesday 7 October 2020, 10am to 12pm.
All tours and events are closed due to the current fire situation. Re-opening dates will be confirmed after February 2020. 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.
All tours and events are closed due to the current fire situation. Re-opening dates will be confirmed after February 2020. 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.
