Come along and join us for this very popular event where you will experience our local bushland like never before. There are plenty of options to get involved including bush craft, spotlighting and guided bush walks.

4-4:45pm Guided bushwalk

There will be a guided afternoon bushwalk at 4pm (arrive by 3:45pm for check-in) where our ecologists will provide entertaining stories and factual information about the wildlife and plant species native to the Cessnock area. Tickets required.

4-4:45pm Bushcraft & Bush Survival. Session 1.

Be entertained as Jake Cassar, from Jake Cassar Bushcraft, teaches us all about bushcraft and bush survival. Guaranteed to be unforgettable! No tickets required

5pm Free Community BBQ

Meet our ecologists and chat with your friends, or perhaps, make a new friend at our community BBQ. Or, alternatively bring you own picnic.

OPTION A: 6-6:45pm Bushcraft & Bush Survival. Session 2.

Your second and final chance to learn all about bushcraft and bush survival from Jake Cassar. Not to be missed! No tickets required

OPTION B: 6-7pm Spotlighting (Arrive before 5:45pm for check-in).

Follow our experienced ecologists on a spotlighting adventure tour and use your torch to spy on the wildlife in the trees and undergrowth. Watch as possums, bandicoots, frogs and other nocturnal animals wake and begin their nightly activities. Tickets required.

Please note: Guests must ensure that children (and adults) in their group are quiet and follow instructions during the spotlighting. Children under 16 do not need a ticket but no more than 2 children per adult please.

Late arrival: We recommend making an afternoon of it, but if you attend just the spotlighting please ensure you arrive before 5:45pm for check-in. The spotlighting adventure will start promptly at 6pm. If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to join the group and you may miss out.

What to bring

Please wear enclosed footwear and bring a hat and drink bottle. Spotlights will be provided for those that need them but please bring your own if you have a torch. Bring a chair or picnic rug for the sessions with Jake Cassar.

If you get tickets please make sure you attend on the night otherwise others will miss out. Also, we will base our catering on registration numbers. If prior to the event you cannot attend please log back into Humanitix and release your tickets. Thanks.