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Camping 101 - 2025

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The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre
centennial park, australia
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Centennial Parklands
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A nature filled night of camping and outdoor activities is easy and fun at Centennial Parklands. This authentic camping experience just 10 minutes away from the CBD, is a special way to bond with family. Centennial Parklands shows you all the delights of camping; you will enjoy a twilight tour, campfire stories, sleeping under the stars and much more!

Our package includes:

  • Tent assembly 101: remember the poles
  • Fully catered BBQ dinner and continental breakfast
  • Unique bat watching experience at sunset with our Education rangers
  • Guided spotlight tour of nocturnal wild life in the park
  • Running, jumping and playing in our amazing Outdoor classroom
  • Authentic catered campfire experience (and yes! We will have s’mores and stories)
  • Nature activities for the family in the morning

  • March: 
  • Raft Races - Craft your own survival raft model and test its seaworthiness in Centennial Park's waters!
  • April: 
  • Nature's Treasure Hunt - Join our rangers on a hunt for nature's treasures. Collect your parts to contribute to our communal artwork!
  • May: 
  • Stargazing - Gaze through Sydney City Skywatchers' telescopes to admire the stars under which you'll sleep.
  • September: 
  • Shelter Challenge - Take on the challenge to build a waterproof shelter using sticks and branches.
  • October: 
  • Halloween Campfire Stories - Dress up and gather around the campfire for spooky tales about drop bears and bunyips!
  • November: 
  • Arts & Crafts with Rangers - Get creative with our rangers and craft your first Christmas present!


    • Bring the kids along for a fun night under the stars. Added bonus: you’ll be the first in the park in the morning!

    BYO tent and sleeping arrangements.

    Minimum numbers have to be met for this program.

    FAQ:

    1. Can I bring my baby along? - Tickets are required from 2 years old. Younger kids can come but don’t need a ticket.
    2. Are there any shower facilities? - The program is held near a toilet block. There is access to cold water but no shower facilities.
    3. Are there any restrictions on the tent size? - Tent must not be bigger than 20m2.
    4. Do we need to bring furniture or utensils? - We provide outdoor chairs and tables for meal times but you might like to bring a camp chair for sitting outside your tent.
    5. Are dinner and breakfast provided? Yes, the ticket includes a BBQ-dinner and a continental breakfast.

    Your responsibilities if you feel unwell  

    I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:  

    • We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell  
    • We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program  
    • We/I have been asked to self-isolate  
    • We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.  

    If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on education@gsp.nsw.gov.au to arrange for a refund of your ticket. 

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    The WILD PLAY Discovery Centre
    centennial park, australia
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