Family Connection Camp

A guided camping tour for the whole family

 

Want a family camping trip that’s hassle free?

Sound too good to be true? We’ve created a guided family camping trip just for you, so you can have the best of both worlds. This tour is for families who want to get away from it all and have quality time without all the extra preparation that goes into camping. And without blowing the bank.

This tour doesn’t run during the winter months in June, July and August. If you’d like us to let you know when the next one is on again contact Paul 0422 178 723. In the mean time, check out our weekly Scones in the Forest day walks.

Price: Pricing dependant upon location, menu chosen and number of nights away. Please contact Paul to discuss.
Days: 2+ days
Location: 4 National Park options available. Click here for full list.
Group size: min 2 – max 7
Departs: Ulladulla Visitor Centre or Batemans Bay Library 
Vehicle: Mini van

Your Camping Menu

Wake up slowly to birdsong and breath in the fresh forest air as you enjoy a brewed cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy a hearty breakfast of crispy bacon and eggs or a light bowl of cereal – the perfect start to your hiking adventure in the forest.

Savour delicious lunches and whoseome dinners, all made with fresh ingredients. Snack on fresh fruit throughout the day, and during the evening gather around the fire to raost marshmallows beneath the stars – a family favourite.

Transport

To and from pick up points: Ulladulla Visitor’s Centre or Batemans Bay Library.

Accommodation

Tents with self inflating luxury sleeping mats.

 

Pillow
Sleeping bag
comfortable covered in shoes
Warm clothes (it can get chilly at night)
Hat
Raincoat
Swimmers (if Summer)
Water bottle
Torch
Insect repellent

* Dry pit toilet

* Remote camps = sealed toilet with pop up tent (for privacy)

No phone reception – your guide will have a satellite phone for emergencies.
Applied First Aid Certificate.

Why you’ll love this tour

Finding a screen-free family activity has never been easier – just head into nature! Our family adventure tour is the perfect way to reconnect, explore, and make lasting memories – without hearing the words “I’m bored”.

And for parents? Imagine a camping trip where you can truly relax. No deadlines, no school runs, no social media – just time together beneath the trees and stars. Breathe deep, unwind, and enjoy what maters the most: being a family again.

When was the last time you did that?

Tailored to your family

We’ve created the Family Connection Camp to be completely tailored to what your family enjoys most.

Want to boost the adventure factor? We can do that. Or we can ease you into a state of relaxation in the amphitheatre of nature. No problem.

 

What you’ll see and do

 

Highlights

  • Campfire fun with full dinner, marshmallows and stories.
  • Night time spotlighting for all family members.
  • Walk along river after hearing a birdlife dawn chorus, a lengthy breakfast by the river and time for spotting wallabies, kangaroos, lizards, prolific birdlife.

Animals and wildlife

  • During the day you’ll see goannas and eastern water dragons sunning themselves along the she-oak lined river.
  • There are also echidnas, wombats, rednecked wallaby, swamp wallabies, eastern grey kangaroo. If you’re up just before dawn you might be lucky enough to see a platypus
  • This is prime birdwatching county with Kingfishers, honey eaters, Robins, Blue Wrens and Gang Gang (these are the smallest black cockatoo, their call sounds like a creaky door).
  • At night we’ll go spotlighting and find possums, gliders and owls (cute factor is high).

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Family hiking
  • Roasting marshmallows over the fire
  • Day trip to a local historic town