Camping 101

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!

Throughout the year, our program will have different themes:

Friday 14 March 2025 - Raft Races

Learn how to build robust little rafts from natural materials and test to see if they float in Centennial Park's waters!

Friday 11 April 2025 - Nature's Treasure Hunt

Join our rangers on a hunt for nature's treasures. Collect your parts to contribute to our communal artwork!

Friday 16 May 2025 - Stargazing

Gaze through Sydney City Skywatcher's telescopes to admire the stars under which you'll sleep.

Friday 19 September 2025 - Shelter Challenge

Take on the challenge to build a waterproof shelter using sticks and branches.

Friday 31 October 2025 - Halloween Campfire Stories

Dress up and gather around the campfire for spooky tales about drop bears and bunyips!

Friday 21 November 2025 - Arts & Crafts with Rangers

Get creative with our rangers and craft your first Christmas present!

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!)

• Mindfulness activities for adults and kid's nature play activities 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.

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