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     Kids Winter School Holiday Activities Byron Bay Region | Brunswick Bush School (Ages 3–12) 

                                              6th - 17th July 2026

 

 Fun kids school holiday programs near Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads & Northern Rivers. Outdoor bush play, crafts, games & adventures for ages 3–12. Book now July 2026!

Looking for kids’ school holiday activities in Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby or Northern Rivers? Brunswick Bush School offers nature-based holiday programs for children aged 3–12. Kids spend the whole day outdoors exploring, crafting, playing games, and having wild-hearted adventures.

 

Main Program (6–12 years): Monday to Friday each week: 

6-12yr OLDS BOOKING LINK

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Important: save yourself a headache! To book in more than one session, click 'buy more tickets' at

the check out

 

Wild Wallabies (3–5 years): 

WEEK 1: Monday 6th, Wednesday 8th, Friday 10th July

WEEK 2: Monday 13th, Wednesday 15th, Friday 17th July:

Wild Wallabies booking link

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the check out

 

 

All program times: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where: South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads

Cost: From $90 per day.

10% sibling discount.

A 50c ticket fee and 2.5% processing fee applies per booking.

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Wild Wallabies Program – Ages 3–5 | Byron Bay Brunswick Heads Kids Holiday Activities

Wild Wallabies is Brunswick Bush School's nurturing nature connection program for 3-5 yr old kids. We run a 100% outdoor, all weather program. Two nature mentors gently guide the group for an adventure filled day of play, learning, exploring, crafting and story telling. We spend the day in wild nature offering an amazing and diverse playground that is rich with interactions and experiences building confidence and resilience. 

Each session, they usually do a craft activity - such as clay modelling (like making echidnas), mask making, painting, collecting, or weaving to create something to take home at the end of the day. The day involves a morning circle, free play (hammocks, cubby time, sand kitchen, tree-climbing, etc), a short bushwalk and/or a swim or a low tide creek explore, stories, and the craft activity…

BOOK HERE: Nature play holiday program for preschoolers (Ages 3–5) 

 

   

Winter Main Program – Ages 6–12 | Northern Rivers Kids Holiday Adventures

9am - 3pm Monday - Friday

 

BOOK HERE: Kids school holiday activities in Brunswick Heads (Ages 6–12)

Important: To book in to more than one session, save yourself the headache of repeatedly filling in details by clicking 'buy more tickets' at the check out and the booking system will autofill all your subsequent ticket details. 

 

Week 1

Monday 6th July- Simpsons Creek Canoeing

One of our most popular activities, we spend the day on the beautiful Durrungbil (Brunswick River)

catching the incoming tide up the wild reaches of Simpson’s Creek paddling deep into the Tyagarah

Nature Reserve. We'll see plenty of bird life, see schools of fish and maybe spot a few of the local

stingrays. We stop for lunch on our own private beach on the river (for a swim if weather permits),

games and a bushwalk through beautiful bushland of tall eucalypts, grass trees and melaleucas.

 

Tickets: $105* *includes $15 Canoe hire

 

Tuesday 7th July- Death Traps and Snares

If you are in the wild and know how to set and use a trap it can be a much more efficient form of

collecting food than hunting prey which can be highly energy intensive. In this activity we explore the

essential bush survival skill of trapping small game using several different methods that have been

used by cultures all over the world for a millenia. Using simple equipment we'll have a lot of fun

crafting and making our own traps.

 

Tickets: $90 

 

Wednesday 8th July/Thursday 9th July - Two day workshop: Whittle a Katana

A Katana is a fearsome Japanese style fighting sword with a long handle. Over two days we will whittle our swords from locally harvested privet, a tough wood suited for the purpose, we'll sand and oil them and practice our fighting moves in the time honoured tradion of the Samurai. If you can only attend one day please contact us. Recommended for children 7+

 

Tickets: $190* for both days *includes a $10 materials charge

 

Friday 10th July – Nature Play

Whenever we ask the children what their favourite part of the day was we often hear: "The games!" So

here we go, a day full of our most exciting and fun games. We'll run you ragged, test your skills,

challenge you and hone your teamwork muscles as we play Capture the Flag, Bush Turkey’s Tail,

Catch the Leopard’s Meat, Fire Keeper and more.

Tickets: $90 

 

Week 2

 

New Activity! Monday 13th July and Tuesday 14th July- Two day workshop:  Make a fire piston

What is a Fire Piston I hear you ask?! There are many ways to start a fire and a fire piston uses the concept of compressed air to spontaneoulsly ignite a small piece of pre-pared cloth that you then transfer into a fire bundle and fan into a flame. A super fun tool to make and have in your kit of survival equipment, we'll be constructing ours from scratch using metal pipe and wood then we'll practice and learn how to use it to make a fire. If you can only attend one day please contact us. Recommended for children 7+

Tickets: $190* for both days *includes a $10 materials charge

 

Wednesday 15th July- Sling Shots

Sling Shots are a rite of passage for every bush kid. A fun toy that is great for hand eye coordination

and honing your hunting skills. Using forked branches from weed species we will be whittling, sanding

and oiling the wood we'll add rubber power bands a rock pouch and voila! A toy that will bring hours

of fun. To be used with adult supervision. * $5 materials charge.

 

Tickets $100* * includes $10 Materials charge

 

Thursday 16th July - Whittling and Knife Skills

 

Bring your pocket knives. We’ll be whittlin’ away the time by the creek honing our skills and making

some fancy craft pieces. We’ll cover the basics of safety and how to whittle. If you don’t have a knife

don’t worry we’ll have spares for you to use.

 

Tickets: $90

Friday 17th July– Canoeing Durungbil (Brunswick River)

One of our most popular activities, we spend the day on the beautiful Durungbil (Brunswick River)

catching the outgoing tide from Kings Ck just outside of Mullumbimby down to Bruns. We’ll be

exploring rugged river banks, stop for a picnic lunch at a beautiful grassy spot by the river and look

out for the myriad of birdlife that lives in the area. All children will be required to wear a life jacket.

 

Tickets: $105* *includes $15 Canoe hire

 

 

All program times: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where: South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads

Cost: From $90 per day.

10% sibling discount.

A 50c ticket fee and 2.5% processing fee applies per booking.

 

 Enquiries email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  

 

Wild Wallabies Program – Ages 3–5 | Byron Bay Brunswick Heads Kids Holiday Activities

                   BOOK HERE: Nature play holiday program for preschoolers (Ages 3–5) 

   

 

BOOK HERE FOR KIDS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM FOR 6-12YR OLDS

Important: save yourself a headache! To book in more than one session, click 'buy more tickets' at the check out

What parents are saying

"THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You've become such an important part in Makoa's upbringing.” – Anna

"They both loved it! I don't know what you guys give them, but it's like we get the best versions of our kids every single time we pick them up from Bush School." – Andrea

“Thanks for a great day! Brooklyn has absolutely loved going to bush school these holidays and will be coming back next holidays!” – Kaisha

“What you offer is priceless and our kids are so lucky to have someone like yourself, taking the time and attention to teach the kids about nature and what it can teach them.”     - Aiden

The small print

Refunds and transfers

For any refunds or transers please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A 10% administration fee applies you if you cancel more than 7 days in advance of the attendance date. A 20% fee applies if canceling less than 7 days from attendance date. No refund is given if you cancel less than 72 hours before the attendance date. We are generally happy to transfer a booking to another date within the same holiday period with a minimum 48 hours notice, depending on availability. Unfortunately we do not refund if you forget to attend or your child is sick. We will provide a 50% refund if Bush School is cancelled due to extreme weather or some rare unforeseen event.

Cancellations

Bush School still operates rain hail or shine! (Yes, we don’t mind kids going out into the rain!) If, due to extreme weather, very heavy rain, or some other unforeseen circumstance Bush School needs to be cancelled, Rohan will contact parents the night before via email and text and no later than 7am on the day. 50% refunds will be issued for cancellations. If it is raining we have equipment to make shelters and keep children dry. It is the responsibility of parents to make sure children have raincoats and are appropriately dressed for a day outside.

                        

A couple of parents approached me on how to select a good whittling knife for the kids. I found this article was very helpful in selecting my own survival knife.

 

How to Choose the Perfect Survival Knife

FAQ’

What do you do if it is raining?

We generally head out for the day rain, hail or shine. Unless there is a category 4 cyclone off Brunswick Bar we still go out! Heading out in the rain is a great experience for the children. It builds resilience and endurance and teaches them new skills for staying warm and safe in wet weather- other children just love the chance to spend the day in the rain and mud! Just as importantly, they get to experience the bush in a different way, it is different when it is wet and you have to move and interact accordingly. We do have a tarp shelters we put up when it rains. The children help to construct their own shelter!

Do your Mentors have Working With Children Checks (WWC) and First Aid Certificates?

Yes, our Mentors all have Working With children Checks. Rohan also has a remote area First Aid Certificate. At least one mentor travelling with each group has a First Aid Certificate.

 

Do you have Insurance?

Yes we do. We have public liability cover for up to $10 000 000 with Sportscover.

 

My Child has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, Autism or ADHD can they attend?

Children on the spectrum have special needs. Through past experience we have found that it can be a challenge to meet the needs of these children when combined with the group. We would love for these children to attend Bush School as we believe it is such a healthy and healing experience, but the reality is that we do need all children that attend Bush School to be able to self regulate, we simply don't have the resources and skills to meet the needs of some of these children, and the program isn't designed for children with special needs. However, if you have a daughter or son that you think would like to come along and would be able to be a part of the program, talk to us and we will discuss it. As a minimum, we ask that you escort your child for a minimum of two weeks to support them integrating into the group. We will re-assess with you after this time and make a decision as to whether it is in the best interests of all concerned for them to continue. 

 

How do I pay?

Payment can be made electronically via bank deposit or in cash. Payments can be made in one lump sum or 2-3 payments over the term can be arranged.

 

I am concerned about my child going swimming, can you tell me more about what that entails?

We have access to the beautiful Brunswick River. The children love swimming and it is a fantastic part of the program, but we also realise there are risks involved. We have compiled a swim safe policy to ensure that any swimming activity is as safe as can be. Please ask Rohan to view this policy. The main points are as follows:

Generally we will swim in a shallow safe section of the Brunswick River.

The Mentor is the furthest person out and no one is to go past the mentor.

There is a Mentor at the water’s edge also watching the children.

There is a policy of ‘No deeper than my thigh’

 

I am concerned about snakes and ticks and other dangerous animals. Please allay my fears!!

The Australian bush certainly has animals and insects that are either deadly poisonous or want a piece of you! There are snakes, ticks and other dangerous animals present on the land we walk upon and thankfully, most of the time, they are happy going about their business and will go out of their way to avoid human contact long before we are aware of them (think a bunch of noisy excited kids tromping through the bush is enough to scare anyone!!). We encourage children to be aware and sensible in the bush and we regularly warn them of the presence of snakes in the warmer weather; how to approach them should they see them and what to do in the unlikely event they get bitten. All our mentors know about snake bite first aid and carry specialised snake bite bandages. As mentioned above, we carry mobile phones should a quick evacuation be necessary. Ticks and snakes are particularly active in the warmer months. We also remind children to do regular tick sweeps of their bodies and we carry tweezers with us for safe and quick removal. This is a risk inherent in a program of this nature but with awareness, care and education we are able to minimise the risks.

 

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Brunswick Bush School is not a 'school', but a place to learn in and from nature. We offer a variety of Nature Connection Programs for children. 

We are a mobile, outdoor bush program for children aged 3–12 years. 

We are not an approved/licensed childcare service under the National Quality Framework (NQF) or the Department of Education. Instead, we provide recreational, educational, and nature-based programs where children learn, play, and explore the outdoors.

If you have a program you would like us to run, or you are in another location, we can also come to you. Contact Rohan for more infromation.

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