Junior ranger: Navigation adventure at Blackheath
Blackheath area in Blue Mountains National Park
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Overview
Come along on this 2hr adventure at the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.
- When
2026:
- 7 and 14 July
- 29 September
- 7 October
Tour time: 10am to 12pm. Meet at 9.45am.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Medium. Recommended for children 10 to 14 years old. We’ll go on a short hike with some stairs and uneven ground.
- Price
- Fees per person: Child $18. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult free. Terms and conditions apply.
- Meeting point
- Blackheath Heritage Centre
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
Join a NPWS Discovery Ranger to learn the basics of navigation, map reading and using a compass along with some important bushwalking skills.
Once we’ve mastered the basics, your ranger will put your skills to the test with a fun navigation game.
Bookings
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Park info
- in the Blackheath area of Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Blackheath area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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