Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoOutdoor & natureByron Bay
Darcy’s Outdoor Adventures
Active outdoor experiences designed to connect children with nature and one another.
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Outdoor and nature activities for kids
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From beaches and bushland to wildlife encounters and outdoor clubs, these Northern Rivers programs help children learn, move and explore beyond the classroom.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoOutdoor & natureNorthern Rivers
Bush Blossom Explorers
Nature-based exploration and play for curious young children across the region.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoWildlife & natureNorthern Rivers
Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary — Puggles Kids Club
A wildlife-focused kids program with opportunities to learn about local animals.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSurf & waterBallina & Lennox Head
Let’s Go Surfing
Surf learning experiences around Ballina and Lennox Head.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoHorses & outdoorsBallina
Equi Kids at Ballina Equestrian Centre
Dedicated under-18 riding hub with lessons, horsemanship activities and progressive opportunities for children to get safely into the saddle.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoOutdoor & natureNorth Coast NSW
NSW National Parks — North Coast Education
Park-based environmental learning for children and school communities.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSwimming & water safetyBangalow
Bangalow Swim School
Play-based, year-round swimming and water-safety lessons in a heated pool, from parent-and-baby classes through independent school-age swimming.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoOutdoor & natureBrunswick Heads
Brunswick Bush School
Nature-based days featuring bushwalks, creek exploration, craft, stories and child-led outdoor play, with separate preschool and school-age options.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoOutdoor & natureBrunswick Heads, Lennox Head, Tintenbar & Fernleigh
Wise Earth Bush School
Nature-connection pathway spanning caregiver-and-child immersion, Bush School for ages 3–10, practical Skill School for ages 6–12, holiday programs and youth mentoring.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoOutdoor & natureByron Bay, Bangalow, Ewingsdale & Suffolk Park
Nature Hearts Bush Preschool
Qualified early-childhood program delivering preschool curriculum through nature immersion at rotating Byron Shire sites, with small groups and dedicated weekly attendance.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoHorses & outdoorsTyagarah & Brunswick Heads
Seahorses Byron Bay — Kids Riding
Child-friendly riding centre offering pony adventure walks, safety and horse-care learning, forest lessons and escorted riding experiences for beginners through experienced riders.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSwimming & water safetyByron Bay & Mullumbimby
Byron Shire Public Pools
Seasonal family swimming, children’s pools and learn-to-swim opportunities at Byron Bay Pool and Petria Thomas Swimming Pool in Mullumbimby.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSurf & waterByron Bay
Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club — Nippers
Beach and ocean-safety education, surf skills, fitness and friendly competition through the club’s junior activities program.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSurf & waterBrunswick Heads
Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club — Nippers
Junior surf lifesaving activities that build water confidence, beach awareness, rescue knowledge, teamwork and fitness.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSwimming & water safetyBallina
Ballina War Memorial Pool — Learn to Swim
Heated-pool swimming, water-safety learning and family aquatic recreation, with a splash area and waterslide at the Ballina riverside complex.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSurf & waterLennox Head
Lennox Head–Alstonville Surf Life Saving Club — Nippers
Surf awareness, beach activities, swimming, boards, teamwork and water-safety skills through the club’s junior program.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSurf & waterEast Ballina
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore SLSC — Nippers
Junior surf education at Lighthouse Beach, building beach safety, rescue awareness, confidence, fitness and community connection.
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Research draft · checked 2026-08-06Provider photoSwimming & water safetyGoonellabah
GSAC Swimsations Swim School
Learn-to-swim and water-safety instruction at Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre, with progression from early confidence to stroke development.
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