Take your kids to WildNets Newcastle, Blue Gum Hills (formerly TreeTops Newcastle). It’s the ultimate outdoor playground where kids can unleash energy climbing through trees, navigating wobbly obstacles and flying through the tree tops on flying foxes.
There is a dedicated course specifically for children aged 3 to 7, making WildNets Newcastle a fantastic activity to get kids out in the beautiful natural surrounds of Blue Gum Hill State Park and build their confidence and self-esteem.
As a parent, you’ll appreciate that WildNets is a professional and well-run operation. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, staying hands-on to ensure your session runs smoothly. All required safety equipment is provided.
The Kids Treetop Ropes Course (for ages 3-7 years) includes four different courses and 40 unique challenges.
The Big Treetop Ropes Course, for adults and kids aged 8+, offers five different courses and 70 unique challenges.
Kids to go at their own pace and proceed as they get more confident and start to push their limits. They can complete any course as many times as they like within their session.
The Kids Treetop Ropes Course is similar to the bigger course, featuring suspension bridges, rope climbs, and flying foxes, but all scaled down and safely positioned closer to the ground (up to five metres). For peace of mind, every child is secured by a continuous belay safety system, ensuring they remain clipped in at all times as they explore.
One supervising adult is required to supervise from the ground, however, the expert staff are always ready to step in; if a younger adventurer gets stuck or loses their confidence on a tricky section, a staff member can quickly climb up to provide a helping hand and guide them through.
It is a fantastic outlet for adventurous kids to channel their inner monkey as they climb, swing, and fly through the air. Beyond the thrills, it’s also a wonderful learning experience for those who may be more cautious or apprehensive. With varied difficulty levels to choose from, the course invites children to challenge their limits and build bravery at their own pace in a supportive environment.
It’s also a great way for adventurous little ones to channel their inner monkey as they climb, swing, and fly through the air. It’s also a wonderful learning experience for those who may be more cautious or apprehensive. The kids’ course, with its varied levels of difficulties, helps kids push past their boundaries in their own time, in a supportive environment.
The Big Treetop Ropes Course is an excellent way for older children, aged 8 and up, to develop independence and sharpen their problem-solving skills. Each challenge requires them to think on their feet, whether they are figuring out the best way to navigate a wobbly log bridge, maneuvering around obstacles, or building the courage to soar through the air on a flying fox.
For this course, a participating adult is required for kids under 16 years. Being connected via the continuous belay safety system definitely helps create a sense of security. Some kids may prefer to stay on courses where they feel at ease, while others progress as they gain confidence.
In fact, once kids master the courses, the instructor might provide them with challenges to make it even harder like doing the course backwards or hopping on one foot.
WildNets is great team-building activity and a gift voucher makes a fabulous experience gift.
As there are a limited number of participants per session, bookings are essential. For more information and to book, visit the WildNets Newcastle website.
Good to Know
- The Kids Treetop Ropes Course is for kids aged 3 to 7.
- The Big Ropes Course if for adults and kids aged 8+.
- Kids need fully enclosed, flat shoes (sports shoes are recommended) to participate on the course. WildNets recommend wearing long sleeves and pants to avoid rope burns.
- Leave jewellery at home and tie back long hair.
- Each session runs for approximatley 2 hours, which includes approximately 5 minutes for a safety lesson.
- Arrive at the park with plenty of time, ready to start your session at the booked time, since you’ll need to fill in forms and sign waivers.
- Have everybody use the toilets at Blue Gum Hills State Park before starting.
- Apply sunscreen/repellant before starting the course. There are lots of mozzies around.
- Bring water with you as there are no bubblers at Blue Gum Hills State Park.
- Bring some snacks to eat in the park afterwards. Kids will certainly work up an appetite on the ropes courses!
Disclosure: Newy with Kids received complimentary admission for review purposes. All opinions are our own.
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