Camping 101 - 2026
Event description
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
Learn how to build robust little rafts from natural materials and test to see if they float...
April: Bushcraft
Learn how to whittle your way into bushcraft — a theme of adventure, resilience, and creativity that reconnects you with the wild.
May: Stargazing
Not only do you get to sleep under the stars - the Sydney City Skywatchers will set up their telescopes for us and share their knowledge about the beautiful night sky.
September: Shelter Challenge
Take on the challenge to build a waterproof shelter using sticks and branches.
October A Spook-tacular Time
Join us around the camp fire for some story of drop bears, bunyips and other creature that might be found in Australia! Don't forget to bring you dress up and you might be in for a treat!
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:
Can I bring my baby along? - Tickets are required from 2 years old. Younger kids can come but don’t need a ticket.
Are there any shower facilities? - The program is held near a toilet block. There is access to cold water but no shower facilities.
Are there any restrictions on the tent size? - Tent must not be bigger than 20m2.
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.
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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