Outdoor holiday programs in Melbourne: Kidea lists 42 from 13 providers. They suit ages 5 to 18, and 20 take teens aged 13 and up. Every listing shows dates, ages, suburb and a direct link to book with the provider.
Updated 16 Oct 2026.
Outdoor programs get kids moving in the open: nature and farm days, surfing, horse riding, adventure parks and overnight camps. Some run in the city; many are a drive out, on the Mornington Peninsula, the Bellarine or in the Yarra Valley.
Check the location and whether transport is included before you book, and what to pack for the weather.
Programs in Melbourne cover ages 5 to 18. 1 take kids under 6 and 20 take teens aged 13 and up. Set your kid's age in the filters to see only programs that fit.
In 15 suburbs across Melbourne, including Buangor, Cowes and St Kilda. Use Near to see what's closest to you.
You book directly with the provider. Each listing links to the provider's own booking page, and Kidea doesn't charge a fee.
Suburb: Healesville · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Ongoing · Ages: 5–12 yrs · Price: $16 / day
Children under 16 visit Healesville Sanctuary free during school holidays through the Victorian Government's Kids Go Free initiative. Immersive wildlife sanctuary featuring native Australian animal...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 – 23 · Ages: 7–12 yrs
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Brighton · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 21 – 24 · Ages: 7–12 yrs
Morning learn-to-sail course for first-time sailors. Kids sail small Ozi Opti boats in pairs, learning boat handling, safety drills and capsize recovery through games, on the bay at Royal Brighton ...
Suburb: Anglesea · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 27 – Jan 7 · Ages: 6–13 yrs
Two-week summer Nippers program on Anglesea beach for kids aged 6 to 13. Children build surf awareness, ocean safety, board and swim skills, plus basic first aid, finishing with a friendly club cha...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Dec 29 – 31 · Ages: 7–12 yrs
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Neerim East · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 2 – 6 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for teens going into Years 7 to 12 with adventure activities, team games, relaxed downtime and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. A chance to b...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 2 – 6 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp on Phillip Island for kids going into Years 3 to 6. Camp-wide games, beach trips, giant swing, flying fox and rock wall, plus small group discussions and age-appropriate C...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 2 – 6 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Four-night primary camp for kids going into Years 3-6 on Phillip Island: team points games, giant swing, flying fox, climbing wall, pedal carts, beach trips and small group time with Christian input.
Suburb: Portsea · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $750 / program
Five days of summer adventure on the Portsea clifftops for ages 8-12. Kids tackle the giant swing, high ropes, kayaking, snorkelling and rockpooling, then enjoy campfires, games nights and a disco....
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $519 / program
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Flinders · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $649 / program
Residential adventure camp on the Mornington Peninsula for Grade 3 to 6 campers. Giant swing, flying fox, archery, rock climbing and team challenges with qualified instructors, shared cabins, cater...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 4 – 8 · Ages: 14–15 yrs
Adventure camp for mid teens: hiking, camping and cooking outdoors, abseiling, mountain bike trails and the Beeripmo Walk, plus learning Indigenous history and stories. Builds independence and lead...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 5 – 8 · Ages: 8–14 yrs
Residential bush camp at the foot of Mount Buangor National Park. Kids canoe, abseil, shoot archery, ride bikes, climb the giant ladder, join campfires and a night walk, and make friends in a scree...
Suburb: Mornington · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 5 – 7 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $375 / program
Three action-packed days of sailing for ages 8 to 13 at Mornington Yacht Club, catered to every skill level. Kids also enjoy kayaking, rib adventure rides and a sailing treasure hunt in a safe, fun...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp on Phillip Island for kids going into Years 3 to 6. Camp-wide games, beach trips, giant swing, flying fox and rock wall, plus small group discussions and age-appropriate C...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Primary camp for kids going into Years 3-6 (Year 2s welcome for a first camp): team games for the Impact Trophy, pedal cars, giant swing and Cowes exploring, with Christian input and small groups.
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 14–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day Phillip Island camp for teens going into Years 9 to 13. Adventure activities, team games, an optional surf lesson and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian in...
Suburb: Yarra Junction · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for teens going into Years 7 to 12 with adventure activities, team games, relaxed downtime and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. A chance to b...
Suburb: Neerim East · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for kids going into Years 3 to 6 with camp-wide games, site activities and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. Team challenges, great food and n...
Suburb: Cowes · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 7 – 11 · Ages: 12–14 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day Phillip Island camp for teens going into Years 7 and 8. Adventure activities, team games, beach time and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. Transpor...
Suburb: Portsea · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $750 / program
Five days of summer adventure on the Portsea clifftops for ages 8-12. Kids tackle the giant swing, high ropes, kayaking, snorkelling and rockpooling, then enjoy campfires, games nights and a disco....
Suburb: Flinders · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 12–16 yrs · Price: $649 / program
Full-week residential adventure camp on the Mornington Peninsula for Grade 7 to 10 campers. Teens tackle the giant swing, flying fox, archery, rock climbing and team challenges with qualified instr...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 8–14 yrs
Residential bush camp at the foot of Mount Buangor National Park. Kids canoe, abseil, shoot archery, ride bikes, climb the giant ladder, join campfires and a night walk, and make friends in a scree...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $519 / program
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 14–15 yrs
Adventure camp for mid teens: hiking, camping and cooking outdoors, abseiling, mountain bike trails and the Beeripmo Walk, plus learning Indigenous history and stories. Builds independence and lead...
Suburb: Brighton · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 11 – 15 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $290 / program
Morning learn-to-sail course for first-time sailors. Kids sail small Ozi Opti boats in pairs, learning boat handling, safety drills and capsize recovery through games, on the bay at Royal Brighton ...
Suburb: Yarra Junction · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 12 – 16 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for kids going into Years 3 to 6 with camp-wide games, site activities and small group discussions, plus age-appropriate Christian input. Team challenges, great food and n...
Suburb: Mornington · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 12 – 14 · Ages: 8–13 yrs · Price: $375 / program
Three action-packed days of sailing for ages 8 to 13 at Mornington Yacht Club, catered to every skill level. Kids also enjoy kayaking, rib adventure rides and a sailing treasure hunt in a safe, fun...
Suburb: Merricks · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 13 – 15 · Ages: 8–14 yrs
Two-night holiday surf camp at Merricks for kids aged 8 to 14. Campers get daily lessons from Surfing Australia accredited coaches, adventure activities, hearty meals, heated bunk cabins and campfi...
Suburb: Yarra Junction · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 17 – 21 · Ages: 12–18 yrs · Price: $410 / program
Residential five-day camp for teens in Years 7 to 12 who want to go deeper in their Christian faith. Mixes outdoor activities and team games with teaching, worship, small group discussions and time...
Suburb: Boneo · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 8–14 yrs · Price: $1060 / program
An action-packed week at The Ranch for ages 8-14, with mountainboarding, horse riding, adventure activities, swimming and stand up paddle boarding, plus exciting night-time activities. A great chan...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 8–14 yrs
Residential bush camp at the foot of Mount Buangor National Park. Kids canoe, abseil, shoot archery, ride bikes, climb the giant ladder, join campfires and a night walk, and make friends in a scree...
Suburb: St Kilda · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $519 / program
Full-day sailing and water activities for ages 7 to 12 at St Kilda, with separate Tackers level 1, 2 and 3 groups from beginner to confident sailors. Qualified instructors run on-water sessions and...
Suburb: Brighton · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $290 / program
Morning learn-to-sail course for first-time sailors. Kids sail small Ozi Opti boats in pairs, learning boat handling, safety drills and capsize recovery through games, on the bay at Royal Brighton ...
Suburb: Buangor · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 14–15 yrs
Adventure camp for mid teens: hiking, camping and cooking outdoors, abseiling, mountain bike trails and the Beeripmo Walk, plus learning Indigenous history and stories. Builds independence and lead...
Suburb: Dodges Ferry · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 22 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $330 / program
Summer teen camp for Years 7-12 near Hobart: camp-wide games, elective activities, optional surf lesson, and small group discussions with Christian input, focused on friendship and confidence.
Suburb: Flinders · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 18 – 21 · Ages: 8–12 yrs · Price: $649 / program
Residential adventure camp on the Mornington Peninsula for Grade 3 to 6 campers. Giant swing, flying fox, archery, rock climbing and team challenges with qualified instructors, shared cabins, cater...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Australian Sailing Tackers is a games-based introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 12. Over four mornings at Williamstown Sailing Club, kids sharpen solo boat handling, sail trim and boat speed, and...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Australian Sailing Tackers is a games-based introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 12. Over four mornings at Williamstown Sailing Club, kids learn to sail with a partner, steer simply, control the s...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 7–12 yrs · Price: $435 / program
Australian Sailing Tackers is a games-based introduction to sailing for ages 7 to 12. Over four mornings at Williamstown Sailing Club, kids build solo sailing skills, points of sail, wind awareness...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $435 / program
OutThere Sailing is an action-packed summer program for ages 12 to 17 mixing sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and power boating at Williamstown Sailing Club. Over four afternoons, teen...
Suburb: Williamstown · Category: Outdoor & Adventure · Dates: Jan 19 – 22 · Ages: 12–17 yrs · Price: $435 / program
OutThere Sailing is an action-packed summer program for ages 12 to 17 mixing sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing and power boating at Williamstown Sailing Club. Over four afternoons, teen...