Greater Sydney Parklands

Camping 101

Camp under the stars at Centennial Parklands.

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girl and educator setting up tent
Date

23 October 2026

13 November 2026

Time

3 pm to 10 am

Location

Loch Avenue South camping site. 

Meet the Education Team at the Wild Play Discovery Centre, accessed from Dickens Drive.

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Price

Adult ticket: $95 | Child ticket: $85

Your ticket includes dinner, breakfast and night-time activities.

Child and adult ticket package: $155

Save 14% when you buy the child and adult ticket package.

 

Program type

Adults and families. 

Kids under 2 years old can attend without a ticket. Kids aged 2 years and over need a ticket.

Contact

[email protected]

Camp under the stars at Centennial Parklands

Want to take your family camping but not sure where to start?

Camping 101 is a fun and easy way to try camping in the heart of Sydney. Bring the family, sleep under the stars and enjoy a night of outdoor activities at Centennial Parklands.

Our outdoor educators will guide you through the basics, with simple tips to help you feel more confident before your next camping trip.

You’ll enjoy a twilight tour, campfire stories, outdoor play, nature activities and more.

Need camping gear?

Don’t have a tent or camping gear? No problem.

Our partner Enjoy Camping offers spacious tent rentals and camping equipment. You can book and pay for your gear directly through their website.

How to hire camping gear

  1. Visit the Enjoy Camping website.
  2. Choose the camping gear you would like to hire.
  3. Enter the delivery address:

The Wild Play Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Parklands NSW 2021

Your equipment will be delivered to the event, so you can turn up and enjoy your camping adventure.

Book your equipment

educator building a small shack with wood near tent at centennial park

What's included

Your Camping 101 ticket includes:
  • help with tent assembly
  • a catered BBQ dinner
  • a continental breakfast
  • bat watching at sunset with our education rangers
  • a guided spotlight tour to look for nocturnal wildlife
  • outdoor play in our natural classroom
  • a catered campfire experience, including marshmallow roasting and campfire stories
  • family nature activities in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my baby?

Yes. Kids under 2 years old can attend without a ticket. Kids aged 2 years and over need a ticket.

Are there showers?

No. The program is held near a toilet block with access to cold water, but there are no shower facilities.

Do we need to bring our own tent?

Yes. You need to bring your own tent and sleeping equipment.

If you do not have camping gear, you can hire it through Enjoy Camping before the event.

Do we need to bring furniture or utensils?

We provide outdoor chairs and tables for meals.

You may like to bring a camp chair to use outside your tent.

Are dinner and breakfast provided?

Yes. Your ticket includes a BBQ dinner and a continental breakfast.

Can I park inside Centennial Parklands?

Yes. Participants can drive to the WILD PLAY Discovery Centre on Dickens Drive and park on the blacktop outside the centre for Camping 101.

Participants will receive an overnight parking permit for Camping 101.

Cars parked inside the park without a permit may be fined.

Important Information

Things to know before you attend

Please come prepared, as this program will go ahead in all-weather unless it is unsafe to do so (for example, during high winds, thunderstorms or total fire bans).

We require a minimum of participants for this booking to go ahead. We reserve the right to cancel the event in case of dangerous weather or if minimum participation numbers are not met. In these circumstances a refund will be offered. Please refer to our full terms and conditions for more information. 

What to bring to the event

 

  • Bring a refillable drink bottle
  • Bring your own tent or rent one with our partner
  • Dress for the weather with sun protection (hat, sunscreen, cool clothing) and wet weather gear (raincoat, shoes and change of clothes)  
  • Wear enclosed footwear  
Your responsibilities if you feel unwell

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all attendees associated with this booking do not attend if:

  • We/I show any COVID-19, infectious disease or virus symptoms or feel unwell
  • We/I have had a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting within 12 hours or at the time of the program

  • We/I have been asked to self-isolate
    We/I have had a positive COVID-19 test result and continue to have symptoms.

    If any of the above apply to you or any attendee associated with this booking, we request that you do not attend this program. In this instance, please contact us via email on [email protected] to arrange for a refund of your ticket.