Junior ranger: Bound for Botany Bay
La Perouse area in Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Overview
Want to discover what life was like for a convict in Sydney? These school holidays, come to Bare Island at La Perouse, and find out more in this fun junior ranger event for kids aged 6 to 12 years.
- When
2024: Friday 4 October and Thursday 10 October 2024.
2025: Thursday 9 January, 23 January, 30 January, 24 April, 17 July and 9 October 2025.
2026: Thursday 29 January 2026.
Time: 10.30am to 12pm. Arrive at 10am.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years. Activities take place on Bare Island, which has uneven terrain and a few sets of stairs. We’ll walk less than 1km.
- Price
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$15 per child (aged 6 to 12 years). Adults free. All children must be accompanied by adults.
- Entry fees
- Park entry fees apply
- Meeting point
- Bare Island gate, La Perouse, Kamay Botany Bay National Park.
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water, raincoat
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
In this exciting event in Kamay Botany National Park, junior rangers pretend to be a convict for the day, role-playing what life was like for those transported to colonial Australia. Starting with receiving a sentence in the Old Bailey and ending with a timely pardon, this school holiday program gives kids valuable insight into Sydney’s convict history. They’ll also gain an understanding of the historical relationships between Aboriginal people and colonists. And they’ll learn about bush survival using Australian plants and animals.
A mix of live theatre, song and colourful stories make this a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable holiday experience!
It’s a good idea to bring a hat, sunscreen, water and raincoat for junior rangers.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in the La Perouse area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
7am–8.30pm November to March.
7am–7.30pm April to October.
La Perouse park entry gate closed to vehicles between 7pm and 5am all year.
Areas may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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There are no park entry fees in La Perouse area but you'll need to pay to tour Bare Island. Park entry fees apply in the Kurnell area of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, only.
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