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.
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.
Tuesday 31 December 2019, Wednesday 8 January, Wednesday 15 January and Wednesday 22 January, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
These school holidays, come on a fun-filled adventure with us at Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park, near Kiama. We'll walk through the forest, and learn amazing facts about waterbugs.
Friday 3 January and Tuesday 21 January 2020, 9.30am to 11am.
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
If you've ever wanted to know what being a ranger is like, head to Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park. These school holidays, you'll discover how to survive and stay safe in the bush.
Monday 6 January 2020, 10.30am to 12pm.
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.
These school holidays, join an NPWS ranger on a fun adventure in Morton National Park, near Kangaroo Valley. Search for clues in the natural world to find out what's going on with the local animals.
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.
Booti Booti National Park is the place to be for a school holidays adventure. Discover what it's like to be a ranger and investigate your surroundings at The Ruins campground, not far from Forster.
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 10am to 12pm.
Looking for something for the kids to do, away from the screens? This fun activity in Dorrigo National Park promises to re-engage kids with the natural environment, and be a highlight of the holidays.
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 10am to 11.30am.
Looking for something fun to do these school holidays? Head to Minnamurra Rainforest and try nature journalling. Located in Budderoo National Park, this activity is great for kids aged 4 to 12 years.
Wednesday 8 January and Friday 24 January 2020, 10.30am to 12pm.
Discover the amazing world where land and sea collide. Explore the rocky shore landscape and the wonderful plants and animals hiding within.
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 2pm to 3.30pm at Pambula Beach
Wednesday 22 January 2020, 2pm to 3.30pm at Merimbula Wharf
Learn about the local military history on this 2km walking tour in Tomaree National Park. You’ll visit the WWII gun emplacements which played an important role defending the east coast of Australia.
Thursday 9 January 2020, 9am to 11am
Become a ranger for a day these school holidays in Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Discover lots about the park and find out what kinds of work rangers do. Perfect for kids 5 to 15 years.
Thursday 9 January 2020, 10am to 12pm
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.
On this school holidays adventure, uncover the mysterious world beneath the rocks at Burwood Beach in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. For kids 5 years and up.
Friday 10 January 2020, 3pm to 5pm.
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.
Get ready for this fun school holidays adventure at Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park. Junior rangers will find out all about bush safety and survival, not far from Robertson.
Monday 13 January 2020, 10.30am to 12pm
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.
Tuesday 14 January and Tuesday 28 January 2020, 10am to 12pm
Have you ever thought about keeping a diary recording what you've discovered when you're out and about in nature? Find out more on this guided tour in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle.
Wednesday 15 January 2020, 10am to 12pm
Head to Blue Gum Hills Regional Park for this great school holidays activity. An Aboriginal NPWS guide will show you how to make your own boomerang and find bush foods. For kids 4 years and up.
Thursday 16 January 2020, 10am to 12pm
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.
Learn some of the wisdom of Minnamuarra Rainforest these school holidays. Join an Aboriginal NPWS guide and search for bush tucker and bush medicine in Budderoo National Park, near Kangaroo Valley.
Wednesday 22 January 2020, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Lets take a walk amongst the paddle weed along the pristine coastline at Merimbula. Keep your eyes peeled for moon snails and sea hares, as they can be really well camouflaged.
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.
