Why Glamping Might Be the Best School Holiday You'll Ever Give Your Kids

Think back to your own childhood.

Chances are, some of your favourite memories weren't made in front of a screen (apart from taking turns at beating the boss of street fighter on sega). They were made outside.

Building cubbies in the backyard. Collecting sticks that somehow became swords. Climbing trees. Catching bugs. Riding bikes until the street lights came on. Coming home with muddy knees and stories that only made sense to you and your friends.

Those are the moments many of us remember most.

Somewhere along the way, life became busier. School holidays became something to "get through" instead of something to look forward to. Between work, endless activities and trying to keep everyone entertained, it can be hard to find time to simply be together.

That's exactly why we created Wollemi Ridge.

Camping Memories... Without the Camping Stress

Let's be honest.

Family camping sounds like a wonderful idea... until you're trying to put the tent up, someone forgot the sleeping bags, the kids are cold because you didn’t buy enough firewood and everyone's patience is wearing thin.

Glamping gives you everything you love about camping without the parts you don't.

Wake up surrounded by birdsong. Toast marshmallows around the fire. Stay warm inside with fireplaces inside your tipi. Watch the stars come out. Let the kids run barefoot and explore the bush until their imaginations take over.

Then, at the end of the day, climb into a real bed.

No wrestling with tent poles. No inflatable mattresses. No "whose idea was this?" moments.

Just the good bits.

Giving Your Kids the Childhood We Remember

Children don't need expensive entertainment.

They need places where they can be curious.

Where sticks become fairy wands.

Where a pile of leaves becomes a cosy bed for soft toys..

Where feeding a goat becomes the highlight of the week.

Where they can spend hours outside without anyone saying, "Time's up."

At Wollemi Ridge, nature becomes the playground.

A Holiday for the Whole Family

We know that parents need a holiday too.

That's why, during the school holidays, children can join Wollemi Kids Club for three hours of nature-based, curated adventures.

While they're busy building bush dens, exploring the farm, creating fairy cottages or heading off on nature treasure hunts, you have something that's often in short supply...

Time.

Time to enjoy a slow breakfast.

Time to read a book.

Time to sleep.

Time to wander through Bilpin.

Time to sit by the fire with a coffee.

Or simply enjoy the peace and quiet.

Because when the kids are having the time of their lives, parents get to relax too.

Activites For The Whole Family

Of course, school holidays aren't just about keeping the kids entertained—they're also a chance to make memories together as a family. That's why Wollemi Ridge offers a range of nature-based day experiences designed for all ages to enjoy. Wander through the bush on one of our guided walks, experience the magic of thousands of glow worms lighting up the forest after dark, or slow down and reconnect over a long bush dining experience surrounded by nature.

Whether you're discovering hidden corners of the Wollemi wilderness, sharing stories around the table after a day of adventure, or watching your children's faces light up amongst a canyon of glow worms, our experiences are designed to help families spend quality time together. Pair them with a stay at Wollemi Ridge and Wollemi Kids Club, and you'll have the perfect balance of family adventures, children's activities and well-deserved time to relax.

The Best Souvenirs Aren't Bought

When you ask children about their favourite holidays years from now, they probably won't remember the toys they bought.

They'll remember roasting marshmallows.

Meeting the goats.

Making giant bubbles.

Building a fairy house.

Running through the bush with new friends.

Those are the stories they'll tell.

Those are the memories they'll keep.

This school holidays, give your family something that's becoming harder to find—time together, time outdoors and the chance to reconnect with nature and each other.

We'd love to welcome you to Wollemi Ridge.