Become a Junior Ranger in Kosciuszko National Park These School Holidays

Got a little explorer at home? These holidays, they can become a Junior Ranger in Kosciuszko National Park! As part of the Junior Ranger program, friendly Discovery Rangers will guide kids through creative, hands-on adventures that bring the magic of the Snowy Mountains to life.

Specially designed for curious young minds, each Junior Ranger Program session gives kids the chance to step into a ranger’s boots, meeting wildlife, learning new skills and connecting with the stunning alpine landscape around Thredbo and Perisher.

And the best part? Every child becomes an official Junior Ranger, heading home with new knowledge, great stories and a lasting love for the natural world.

And a bonus treat: The first 75 kids to register for any guided tour will receive a special gift from our friends at Pony Rider.

Dates: Tours run from December 2025 to April 2026
Age: Suitable for children ages 5-12
Price: $12 per child
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Choose Your Junior Ranger Adventure

Junior Ranger Bush Detectives

Locations: Thredbo Diggings • Ngarigo • Island Bend

If your child loves investigating clues and getting their hands dirty, Bush Detectives is the perfect adventure. Junior Rangers will roam through riverside bushland, searching for animal tracks, tiny critters, hidden habitats and natural materials. With the help of a Discovery Ranger, kids learn how to read the landscape like a true nature detective, finding evidence of life everywhere they look. 

Junior Ranger Kosciuszko Explorers

Locations: Thredbo Valley • Ngarigo

Ideal for kids who love big landscapes and big questions. Kosciuszko Explorers uncovers the stories of the mountains from the plants and animals that survive in the alpine to the cultural significance of this special place. Kids walk gentle trails, explore high-country habitats and learn how everything in the ecosystem works together.

Mountain Pygmy Possum Guided Tour

Step into the secret world of one of Australia’s most endangered alpine animals. Kids will discover how mountain pygmy possums survive winter beneath the snow, what they eat, where they shelter and why they’re such an important part of the alpine environment. A perfect pick for wildlife enthusiasts.

Porcupine Rocks Guided Walk

This gentle, family-friendly hike rewards little legs with huge alpine views. Led by an expert ranger, families will wander through snowgum woodlands and granite outcrops while learning about local wildlife, geology and alpine plants. The walk ends at the striking Porcupine Rocks lookout — a perfect spot for wide-eyed “wow” moments and memorable family photos.

Why Kids Love the Junior Ranger Experience

The Junior Rangers program gives children the chance to:

• Explore real landscapes, not screens

• Learn from passionate Discovery Rangers

• Build confidence and curiosity

• Get hands-on with nature

• Make new friends and lasting memories

Whether they’re spotting tracks, crafting with natural materials or hiking to a lookout, every moment is designed to spark wonder.