Kids Activities in the Southern Highlands
Your Guide to School Holidays and Kids’ Activities, Local Adventures & Fitzroy Inn Discounts!
Looking for school holiday ideas or a family weekend getaway? Whether you're coming from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne, the Southern Highlands of New South Wales is a brilliant escape packed with charm, nature and plenty to keep the kids entertained.
We’ve rounded up a list of the best kids' activities across towns like Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Robertson and Berrima - And yep, we’ve also included some handy discounts and deals to make your visit even better.
Illawarry Fly’s Zipline Tour
Get 30% off tickets to Illawarra Fly’s Treetop Walk a family-friendly eco-adventure just over an hour from the Southern Highlands.
Use promo code FITZROYINN-30-2025 at checkout when booking online.
#Excludes Bradman Museum Combo Ticket. Valid for a limited time only.
Soar through the rainforest and make your Southern Highlands stay even more memorable.
Book Now →https://www.illawarrafly.com.au/tickets-activities/
Illawarra Fly’s Treetop Walk
Enjoy 30% off Illawarra Fly’s breathtaking Treetop Walk – a 1.5km rainforest walk with 500 metres of elevated steel walkway through the canopy, rising up to 30 metres above the forest floor.
Climb the 45-metre-high Knights Tower for panoramic views, and test your nerve on two swaying cantilever bridges suspended above the escarpment.
Use promo code FITZROYINN-30-2025 at checkout to claim your discount.
*Offer excludes Bradman Museum Combo Ticket. Available for a limited time.
Book Now → https://www.illawarrafly.com.au/tickets-activities/
Steam Train Rides
NSW Rail Museum
Step back in time with a 40-minute heritage steam train ride from historic Thirlmere to Buxton and back - running every weekend from the NSW Rail Museum. On weekends and school holidays, enjoy light refreshments from the onsite kiosk, or bring a picnic to enjoy on the expansive 10,000m² lawn with sheltered tables. Entry to the museum is
$15 for adults
$5 for kids, and free for under 2s.
Add a train ride for $20 more.
Visit the NSW Rail Museum for a fun, family-friendly Southern Highlands adventure.
Picnic at Fitzroy Falls and Waterfall Walk
Pack a picnic and enjoy the lookout at Fitzroy Falls, only 25 minutes away. Easy walking trails make this suitable for all ages.
Park entry fees: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Explore a charming colonial house and historic garden maze in Berrima, ideal for younger children. The maze is fun and the fairy garden adds a touch of magic.
National Trust members – FREE
Adult - $15
Concession* - $12
Family - $42
Child (under 5 years) – FREE
* Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.
About a 45-minute drive away, visit the Treat Factory in Berry for factory tours and chocolate-making workshops. Kids can see (and taste) how sweets are made.
Enjoy a peaceful morning bushwalk with the chance to spot wild kangaroos and native birds — a great way to show kids Australian wildlife in its natural habitat.
Explore the legacy of Sir Donald Bradman at this Bowral museum, which offers interactive exhibits and a scavenger hunt for young visitors. It's an educational and fun experience for cricket enthusiasts
Catch a family-friendly movie at Empire Cinemas in Bowral, offering a cozy cinema experience. It's an affordable and enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
Adult - $16.00
Concession - $14.00
Family 2A2C - $52.00
