Two days out of camp. Sydney, then the Blue Mountains.
Two special excursion days during camp give everyone a chance to get out, explore and enjoy some of Sydney and the Blue Mountains together. All food on excursion days is provided.
Monday 28 DecemberSydney Day
Explore Sydney with your team in an Amazing Race-style challenge through the city, then cross the harbour by ferry to Cockatoo Island for lunch and an afternoon on this UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.
You choose one option for the morning and one for the afternoon when you book. We travel by public transport on Sydney Day, so fares are organised individually (Opal card or credit card). International visitors, please contact us at youth@sdarm.org.au.
Amazing Race
Work together, solve clues, complete challenges and make your way through some of Sydney's iconic locations.
Sydney Museum
Prefer a slower morning? Choose the Sydney Museum instead of the race. Everyone must pick one of the two.
Cockatoo Island guided tour
Our group takes part in the Convict Prison Tour, discovering the island's convict history and exploring its historic buildings and surroundings.
Explore Cockatoo Island at your own pace
Explore parts of Cockatoo Island at your own pace for free. Please note that some areas are only accessible as part of a guided tour.
For those wanting to explore further, a self-guided audio tour is available for $10, payable on the day.
Blue Mountains Day
Spend the final day of 2026 in one of Australia's most spectacular natural areas. We visit the Three Sisters lookout, walk down the stairs and across to the waterfall, then spend the afternoon at Scenic World. Anyone who prefers not to hike can go directly to Scenic World.
Thursday 31 DecemberScenic World pass
Your pass gives unlimited all-day access to the Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway and Walkway. Ride as many times as you like and enjoy the views across the Jamison Valley.
Three Sisters walk
From the lookout, down the stairs and across to the waterfall. A moderate level of fitness is needed if you return via the stairs.
A significant part of the afternoon is spent on the Scenic World rides, so we encourage everyone to buy a pass where possible. Without a pass you can still do the Three Sisters walk and continue on foot. While the group is on the rides you are free to explore the surrounding walking trails.
If finances are an issue, please contact us at youth@sdarm.org.au.
Pick your days. Book by 10 November.
One booking per person. Registering a family? Send one booking for each person coming on the excursions.
Excursions are for camp attendees. Register for camp first, then come back here.
Register for campFlying in? Send your flight details to youth@sdarm.org.au as soon as you have booked.
Pay by 15 December. Bookings after 10 November are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.