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Blue Mountains kids’ and family activities

Looking for something to do with the kids these school holidays? NSW National Parks offers plenty of family-friendly activities for you enjoy in Blue Mountains National Park.

These events and tours are designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years.

Become a Junior Ranger and learn navigation skills, learn about native bees and make a bee hotel, enjoy an evening spotlight tour, or have fun playing Aboriginal games for kids. Make a booking for the kids to enjoy a guided tour or event these school holidays.

Kids with a ranger enjoying a Discovery tour. Credit: Remy Brand © Remy Brand/DCCEEW

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Visitors enjoying a tour with an NPWS ranger on Grand Cliff Top Walk. Credit: Remy Brand © Remy Brand/DCCEEW

Grand Cliff Top Walk guided tour

Join a National Parks ranger on a 3-hour guided tour along part of the newly completed Grand Cliff Top Walk. We’ll start at Wentworth Falls picnic area and learn about the cultural heritage and fragile ecosystems in Blue Mountains National Park

Price
Fees apply. Price includes park entry fee.
When

Tour time: 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Tour runs on the following Saturdays in 2024: 7 December, 21 December 2024.

Tour runs on the following Saturdays in 2025: 4 January, 11 January, 18 January, 25 January, 15 February, 1 March, 15 March, 29 March, 12 April, 19 April, 26 April 2025.

Where
Wentworth Falls picnic area, Katoomba area
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Sugar glider resting on a branch. Photo: Pavel German © DPE

Katoomba spotlight tour

Bring a torch and join our National Parks Discovery Ranger for a spotlight tour under the stars in Katoomba. Discover amazing creatures of the night like owls, possums, and microbats on this easy 2hr tour.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When

Thursday 17 and 24 April, Friday 25 April, Saturday 31 May and 28 June, Thursday 10 and 17 July and Saturday 2 August 2025, 6pm to 8pm. Meet at 5.45pm.

Saturday 6 September 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Meet at 6.15pm.

Where
Katoomba area in Blue Mountains National Park in Sydney and surrounds, Country NSW
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Cups of paint on fabric. Photo: Dylan Jones © DPIE

Exploring Aboriginal art group workshop

Gather a group of friends or family and learn about the connection between Aboriginal art at this hands-on workshop in Blue Mountains National Park.

Price
Fees apply. Free park entry.
When
Available on request, 7 days per week.
Where
Katoomba area
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