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

                                                                                 29 September – 10 October 2025

***NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS!***

 

Fun kids school holiday programs near Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads & Northern Rivers. Outdoor bush play, crafts, games & adventures for ages 3–12. Book now for Sept–Oct 2025!

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.

 

We run two programs in the holidays: 

Main Program (6–12 years) – Monday to Friday each week:   6-12yr olds BOOKING LINK

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Wild Wallabies (3–5 years) – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays:  Wild Wallabies booking link

 

 

All program times: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Where: South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads

Cost: From $80 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

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 

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

  

 

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

 

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

 

 

Monday 29th Sept – Camouflage! The art of concealment.

Whether tracking an animal or trying to hide from one of those nasty drop bears, being able to camouflage is a great technique to ad to your bush skills. We will be learning how to make and use own camouflage paint, adding a few leaves and twigs then practising our tracking and hiding skills. Come dressed in your best camo gear!

Tickets $80 

Tuesday 30th Sept and Wednesday 1st Oct –  Knife and Pouch TWO DAY WORKSHOP

Day 1

For the first day we sew together our leather pouches. Bring your own knife or you can purchase a new knife when you book. Workshop includes knife safety instructions. Please book in for both days. Suitable for children aged 7+. *You have the option of purchasing a new child sized Opinel Knife for $30 when booking in.

Day 2

For the second day of the knife and pouch workshop we finish our pouches,attach a clip, learn knife safety and practise our whittling skills. Bring your own knife or you can purchase a new knife when you book. Workshop includes knife safety instructions. Please book in for both days. Suitable for children aged 7+. *The option to buy a new child sized Opinel Knife will cost $30 when booking in.

Tickets $165 for 2 days

Thursday 2nd Oct – Useful Plants and Bush Tucker

There are so many bush tucker and useful plants living right in our backyard. From rope and baskets to fire and food. There is a treasure of natural resources for the survivalist. Today we will adventure into the reserve to see what is in season and what we can find.

Tickets $80

Friday 3rd Oct – Nature Play

We’ve compiled a list of our most popular games. In this action-packed day you’ll get to run your legs off as we play Capture the Flag, Bush Turkey’s Tail, Catch the Leopard’s Meat, Fire Keeper and more of our favourite wild bush games.

Tickets $80

Monday 6th Oct – Beach Racers

Get set for race time! Design and make your own super cool model beach racer buggy built from recycled materials and powered by the wind. Then we test yourdesign by racing them down the beach.

Tickets $80

Tuesday 7th Oct and Wednesday 8th Oct – River Tubing  TWO DAY WORKSHOP

Day 1

We're going tubing! In this fun new activity we'll use inner tyre tubes for a fun and adventurous float down the Brunswick River. On day one we will teach a weaving pattern and weave a seat for our tubes.

Suitable for children 7+ years.

Day 2

On the second day of this workshop, We'll walk our tubes into the reserve to our secret swim spot and at high tide we'll jump in with and float all the way back to bruns with a few stops along the way. We'll provide the tubes and all children will be required to wear the provided life jackets. 

Please note this is a two-day activity and you will be required to book both days. If you can only attend one, please contact us.

Suitable for children 7+ years.

Tickets $165 for 2 days

Thursday 9th Oct – Flint and Steel

An essential tool in any survivalist’s kit is the flint and steel- the quintessential fire-starting tool. In this workshop we teach about responsible use of fire and construct our own flint and steel. We whittle a handle, add a ferrocerium rod and then a striker to make a tool that will last for years and be a pride and joy.

Tickets $90

Friday 10th Oct – Canoeing Simpsons Creek

One of our most popular activities, we spend the day on the beautiful Brunswick River catching the incoming tide up the wild reaches of Simpson’s Creek paddling deep into the Tyagarah Nature Reserve. We’ll be exploring rugged river banks and looking out for the myriad of birdlife that lives in the area. Suitable for children 7+ years. Some canoeing experience recommended.  *Limit of 16 children

Tickets $90

BOOK HERE FOR MAIN PROGRAM 6-12YR OLDS

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.

                        

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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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