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 13 April, Saturday 20 April and Saturday 4 May 2019, 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 13 April, Saturday 20 April 2019 and Saturday 4 May 2019, 10.30am to 12pm
Did you know that waterbugs are very important to our waterways? Find out more about these wondrous critters these school holidays. Come on a WilderQuest adventure in Blue Mountains National Park.
Monday 15 April 2019 and Monday 30 September 2019, 10am to 12.30pm
Get creative these school holidays. Join in the WilderQuest fun of tree painting at Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Park.
Tuesday 16 April, Tuesday 1 October and Tuesday 8 October 2019, 10am to 12pm
Do you love stories about long ago? If you do, this WilderQuest holiday adventure's for you. We'll take a trip to Goat Island and into Sydney's past.
Tours run 10.15am to 1pm.
Tuesday 16 April, Tuesday 9 July and Tuesday 1 October 2019. Tuesday 7 January, Tuesday 21 January and Tuesday 14 April 2020.
Come along and find out what life behind bars was really like for the prisoners here. Trial Bay Gaol, in Arakoon National Park, is brimming with stories.
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.
Wednesday 17 April, 10 July and 17 July 2019, 10am to 12pm
Looking for a hands-on experience these school holidays? Come along to this cultural appreciation activity in Blue Mountains National Park. It's one of 5 Junior Ranger activities you can do in 2019.
Friday 26 April and Thursday 10 October 2019, 10am to 12.30pm
Ever wondered how to thrive in the bush? Learn some essential bush skills on this 2km walk for teens at Blackheath in Blue Mountains National Park.
Join the WilderQuest gang at Kamay Botany Bay National Park. You'll go back in time to London in 1820, where you'll be sentenced to life as a convict and transported to Botany Bay.
Tours run 10.30am to 12pm
Friday 26 April, Friday 12 July and Friday 11 October 2019. Friday 3 January, Friday 17 January and Friday 24 April 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 2hr tour.
Do you like dragonflies? Want to find out lots of interesting things about them and get creative too? Come along to this great WilderQuest winter holiday activity at Blackheath.
Monday 8 July and Monday 15 July 2019, 10am to 12pm
Join this hands-on WilderQuest activity in Blue Mountains National Park. Around the campfire, you'll learn all about our country's First People.
Tuesday 9 July and Tuesday 16 July 2019, 10am to 12pm
Do you love whales? These school holidays, visit Tomaree National Park, near Port Stephens, to spot these amazing creatures, play games and get creative with arts and crafts. For kids 5 to 12 years.
Wednesday 10 July 2019, 9.30am to 11.30am
Love being in the bush? Want to know more about nature? Be part of the Junior Rangers in 2019. On this activity near Blackheath, you'll learn about staying safe around fire in different situations.
Thursday 11 July 2019, 10am to 12.30pm
Spot whales in Awabakal Nature Reserve, near Newcastle, these school holidays. You'll find out all about the wonderful world of whales, play games and make some art. Great for kids 5 to 12 years.
Thursday 11 July 2019, 9.30am to 11.30am
Watch for whales these school holidays at Wyrrabalong National Park, near The Entrance. If you're a kid aged 5 to 12 years, you'll get to spot whales, play games and create art during this adventure.
Thursday 11 July 2019, 9.30am to 11.30am.
If you're a creative teen interested in Aboriginal culture, book for this art activity at Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Blackheath. Led by an Aboriginal Discovery ranger, get ready to be inspired!
Friday 12 July and Friday 4 October 2019, 10am to 1pm
Get creative these school holidays with traditional Aboriginal painting techniques. Near Newcastle in Glenrock State Conservation Area, you'll get to listen to stories and take home your artwork.
Thursday 18 July 2019, 10am to 12pm
Join this campfire circle for teens if you’d like to understand more about Aboriginal culture in Blue Mountains National Park. You’ll get to see and learn about traditional tools and weapons.
Thursday 18 July 2019, 10am to 12.30pm
Come on an exciting expedition as we venture through forests and ferns. Explore the wild beauty of Blue Mountains National Park. This is one of 5 Junior Ranger activities you can do in 2019.
Thursday 18 July 2019, 10am to 1pm
Don't miss the chance to learn about Aboriginal culture on this fun WilderQuest adventure. Led by an NPWS Aboriginal ranger, we'll create some traditional craft using resources straight from the bush.
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!
Friday 11 October 2019, 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.
