Looking for a fun, screen-free activity to keep the kids entertained these winter school holidays? NSW national parks are offering a fantastic range of ranger-guided tours and outdoor activities designed to get children exploring, learning and connecting with nature.
Run by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), the school holiday programs are led by experienced Discovery rangers and offer hands-on nature, history and cultural experiences for curious kids of all ages.
From becoming a junior ranger for the day to discovering wildlife, coastal landscapes and Aboriginal culture, these activities are a great way to build outdoor confidence, spark curiosity and create lasting family memories.
Top Sydney School Holiday Tours
Junior Ranger: Bobbin Head
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Children can discover what it’s like to be a park ranger during this hands-on guided tour at Bobbin Head. Kids will explore the natural environment, learn about local wildlife and find out why protecting our national parks is so important.
When: 9 July
Junior Ranger: Creativity in Nature
Royal National Park
This interactive program combines nature play, crafting and environmental learning. Children will create artworks using natural materials, learn how rangers care for local plants and animals, and discover simple ways they can help protect the bush.
When: 8 and 15 July
Little Lyrebirds
Royal National Park
Perfect for children under six, this play-based guided tour introduces little ones to the ecosystems of Ironbark Flat picnic area. Through creative activities, children will explore the sights and sounds of the bush while developing problem-solving skills and an early love of nature.
When: 8, 9, 15 and 16 July
Junior Ranger: Ranger Skills
Royal National Park
Kids can step into the role of a junior ranger while learning navigation, bush survival tips and practical outdoor skills. Along the way, they’ll discover the many different roles rangers play and why environmental protection matters.
When: 9 and 16 July
Warrambungle discovery tour, Warrambungle National Park
Book Your Winter Adventure
These guided tours are a wonderful way to swap screen time for fresh air, learning and adventure these winter school holidays.
Spots can fill quickly, so families are encouraged to plan ahead and book early.
View all Sydney school holiday tours in NSW national parks:
nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/kids-tours-greater-sydney
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