Camping 101 - 2026

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

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.

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. 

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!

Minimum numbers have to be met for this program to run.

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email education@gsp.nsw.gov.au or give us a call on 02 9339 6645 for assistance.

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.