Junior ranger: Broulee Island coastal adventure
Broulee Island Nature Reserve
Overview
Become a Junior Ranger for the day in Broulee Nature Reserve. Join in lots of fun, hands-on activities and learn how NSW National Park rangers help care for the environment.
- When
2025: Wednesday 9 and 23 April, 9 July and 1 October.
2026: Wednesday 7 and 14 January.
Tour times: 9am to 11am, and 12pm to 2pm.
- Where
- Broulee Island Nature Reserve in South Coast
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair access
- Grade
- Easy. Suitable for adults and children 5 years and over. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You’ll walk 700m.
- Price
- Child (5-16 years) $15 per person
- Meeting point
- Broulee Island Walk carpark
- Bookings
- Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information or book online.
- Availability
- Tours available during school holidays and by request for groups and schools (minimum 10 people). Email us for group bookings.
These school holidays, come on this exciting investigative tour that brings explorers of all ages closer to nature.
Become a Junior Ranger for the day and experience hands-on activities that help you understand the important role rangers play in NSW National Parks. You'll take part in a scavenger hunt and use clues to learn about Australia’s fascinating environment.
Gain new skills, learn about our native animals and get up close to nature while exploring our beautiful beaches and coastal bush habitat. Be amazed at the different species of sharks in Shark Bay on the NSW South Coast.
You’ll learn how to use a map and compass in an orienteering activity as you discover the natural treasures of Broulee Island. Get creative and design a piece of nature art using beach and bush materials or continue exploring this beautiful natural setting.
Your guide will also have a variety of interesting finds to share with you, such as a real (taxidermy) goanna, penguin, baby wombat or echidna.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/junior-ranger-broulee-island-coastal-adventure-tour/local-alerts
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 Broulee Island Nature Reserve in the South Coast region
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Junior ranger: Broulee Island coastal adventure.
Getting there and parking
From Broulee Surf Life Saving Club:
- Turn left then veer left onto Heath Street and drive for 100m
- Turn right onto Bayside Street and drive for 100m
- Turn right on onto Harbour Drive and drive for 200m until you reach the end of the road. You'll arrive at the start of the Broulee Island Walk.
Parking
Free parking available at the end of Harbour Drive.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Not wheelchair-accessible.