What’s On
Most activities require a booking and children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all sessions. Junior Rangers is not a club; no membership is required to take part. Junior Ranger programs are run mostly during school holidays and on some weekends.
Call 13 1963 for booking details or for more information.
Werribee Mansion Children's Bedroom
29 June 2013 - 14 July 2013
Check out the latest interactive display at Werribee Park Mansion; the Children's Bedroom!
What was life like as a child of a wealthy landowner in the 1880's? Step back in time and find out first hand! There's heaps of fun to be had playing with old fashioned toys and games, dressing up in clothes from the Victorian era and testing your writing skills on a slate at the school table.
Remember; bring your camera to get some photos! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For entry prices to the Werribee Park Mansion and more information on Werribee Park: Click here!
Bookings are not required.
Junior Ranger - Life as a miner
02 July 2013
Come along dressed as a miner* and discover what it was like to go underground for 'work' by experiencing it yourself! Make your own crib bag and assemble your lunch ready to take underground and eat in the crib room like the miners did.
*Best dressed wins a prize.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. Click here to book online.
Click here for more details on the State Coal Mine (including underground tours).
Junior Ranger - Marvellous Marsupials
02 July 2013
Learn all about the wonderful world of marsupials and discover who calls Wilsons Promontory home.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Tidal River
Bookings are required as places are limited. Call Parks Victoria Tidal River on 1800 350 552 or 5680 9555. **Payment with credit card is required at the time of booking.
Activities may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled due to adverse weather.
Click here for more details on Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Junior Ranger - Winter Games
03 July 2013
Come play some reinterpreted heritage games which would have been played by children during the days of Quarantine. Share fun facts, nature know-how and historical insights into Point Nepean National Park. Indoor and outdoor activities promise to keep the whole family busy, no matter what the weather.
Meeting point: Point Nepean Information Centre within the Quarantine Station.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the activity.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
This activity will also run 6, 7 and 10 July.
Chick here for more details on Point Nepean National Park.
Junior Ranger - Birdwatcher **FULLY BOOKED**
03 July 2013
Learn how to use binoculars and get a close look at some of Coolart's birds!
Take a walk with the Park Ranger to Minsmere bird hide on the wetlands where you'll learn 'What bird is that? How do they fly? Where do they nest? What do they eat?'
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the Visitor Centre at 1pm.
Remember to bring your sun protection, appropriate clothing for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear. BYO binoculars if you have them.
Bookings essential as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
Click here for details on Coolart Wetlands and Homestead
Junior Ranger - Old fashioned games
04 July 2013
Children can experience the fun of games played before the invention of computers.
Fun team activities where numbers permit.
Three-legged races, bocce, horse shoe throw, quoits, tunnel races, hoop'n'stick, fill the skip, sack races, hopscotch, skipping races and skittles. Come prepared to laugh and have fun!
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are not required.
Click here for more details on the State Coal Mine (including underground tours).
Junior Ranger - Tracks & Traces
04 July 2013
Become a bush detective and learn how to identify the animals that live around Tidal River from the evidence they leave behind.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Tidal River
Bookings are required as places are limited. Call Parks Victoria Tidal River on 1800 350 552 or 5680 9555. **Payment with credit card is required at the time of booking.
Activities may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled due to adverse weather.
Click here for more details on Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Junior Ranger - Winter Games
06 July 2013
Come play some reinterpreted heritage games which would have been played by children during the days of Quarantine. Share fun facts, nature know-how and historical insights into Point Nepean National Park. Indoor and outdoor activities promise to keep the whole family busy, no matter what the weather.
Meeting point: Point Nepean Information Centre within the Quarantine Station.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the activity.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
This activity will also run 3, 7 and 10 July.
Chick here for more details on Point Nepean National Park.
Junior Ranger - Winter Games
06 July 2013
Come play some reinterpreted heritage games which would have been played by children during the days of Quarantine. Share fun facts, nature know-how and historical insights into Point Nepean National Park. Indoor and outdoor activities promise to keep the whole family busy, no matter what the weather.
Meeting point: Point Nepean Information Centre within the Quarantine Station.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the activity.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
This activity will also run 3, 7 and 10 July.
Chick here for more details on Point Nepean National Park.
Junior Ranger - Winter Games
07 July 2013
Come play some reinterpreted heritage games which would have been played by children during the days of Quarantine. Share fun facts, nature know-how and historical insights into Point Nepean National Park. Indoor and outdoor activities promise to keep the whole family busy, no matter what the weather.
Meeting point: Point Nepean Information Centre within the Quarantine Station.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the activity.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
This activity will also run 3, 6 and 10 July.
Chick here for more details on Point Nepean National Park.
Junior Ranger - Winter Games
07 July 2013
Come play some reinterpreted heritage games which would have been played by children during the days of Quarantine. Share fun facts, nature know-how and historical insights into Point Nepean National Park. Indoor and outdoor activities promise to keep the whole family busy, no matter what the weather.
Meeting point: Point Nepean Information Centre within the Quarantine Station.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the activity.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
This activity will also run 3, 6 and 10 July.
Chick here for more details on Point Nepean National Park.
Junior Ranger - Life as a miner
09 July 2013
Come along dressed as a miner* and discover what it was like to go underground for 'work' by experiencing it yourself! Make your own crib bag and assemble your lunch ready to take underground and eat in the crib room like the miners did.
*Best dressed wins a prize.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. Click here to book online.
Click here for more details on the State Coal Mine (including underground tours).
Junior Ranger - Hunter Gatherer (NAIDOC week activity)
09 July 2013
The Prom provided rich food sources for the Gunai Kurnai and Boon Wurrung Bunurong people. See demonstrations of how traditional hunting tools were used and try your hand at boomerang throwing.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Tidal River
Bookings are required as places are limited. Call Parks Victoria Tidal River on 1800 350 552 or 5680 9555. **Payment with credit card is required at the time of booking.
Activities may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled due to adverse weather.
Click here for more details on Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Junior Ranger - Winter Games
10 July 2013
Come play some reinterpreted heritage games which would have been played by children during the days of Quarantine. Share fun facts, nature know-how and historical insights into Point Nepean National Park. Indoor and outdoor activities promise to keep the whole family busy, no matter what the weather.
Meeting point: Point Nepean Information Centre within the Quarantine Station.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the activity.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are required as places are limited. **Click here to book online**
This activity will also run 3, 6 and 7 July.
Chick here for more details on Point Nepean National Park.
Junior Ranger - Old fashioned games
11 July 2013
Children can experience the fun of games played before the invention of computers.
Fun team activities where numbers permit.
Three-legged races, bocce, horse shoe throw, quoits, tunnel races, hoop'n'stick, fill the skip, sack races, hopscotch, skipping races and skittles. Come prepared to laugh and have fun!
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring your sun protection, clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Bookings are not required.
Click here for more details on the State Coal Mine (including underground tours).
Junior Ranger - Stories Written in the Land (NAIDOC week activity)
11 July 2013
To the Gunai Kurnai and Boon Wurrung Bunurong people, the Prom is part of a spiritually significant land called Yiruk or Wamoon. Discover the rich Indigenous history of the Prom.
Using special symbols, Indigenous people have a tradition of storytelling. Discover what these symbols mean and make your own stories using traditional Aboriginal symbols.
This activity is suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Remember to bring clothing suitable for the weather, drinking water and sturdy footwear.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Tidal River
Bookings are required as places are limited. Call Parks Victoria Tidal River on 1800 350 552 or 5680 9555. **Payment with credit card is required at the time of booking.
Activities may be changed, rescheduled or cancelled due to adverse weather.
Click here for more details on Wilsons Promontory National Park.
Junior Ranger activities are listed in the weeks leading up to school holiday periods and some long weekends.
View the Parks Victoria What's On page for more events.
