How fit do I need to be?
You don't have to be a fitness fanatic or an outdoors expert to take part in an Outward Bound course but you will need to be in basic good health. Many participants find the demands of a course quite challenging, so the more prepared you are, the more you will enjoy it.

Will I learn how to rock climb?
We will instruct you on how to safely complete this and other challenges according to your ability. The adventure activities are used as tools on your journey of self-discovery. What you learn will depend on what you put into it.

Is it difficult?
All activities and challenges are not beyond the capabilities of anyone who is willing to try. We work on the principle of "challenge by choice"-it's up to you how far you want to challenge yourself, we'll be there to encourage and support you.

Will I be safe?
Safety is the number one priority at Outward Bound Australia. Our highly trained staff make sure all activities adhere to strict safety guidelines that we have developed over the past forty plus years. Our methods and practices are monitored and reviewed internally and by a Safety Review Team comprising senior Outward Bound staff from schools around the world and industry leaders.

I have asthma, could I do a course?
Yes. Medical conditions such as asthma should not prevent you from participating in an OB course. Just make sure you complete the medical form and provide as much information as possible. All instructors are trained in Wilderness First Aid and have been specifically taught how to deal with these and other conditions in the bush. Make sure you bring extra medication just in case it gets lost or damaged.

Can I be contacted whilst on course?
In an emergency we can get messages to you while you are on course. You won't have any access to a phone unless it's an emergency and please do not bring your mobile phone (it probably won't work anyway!). We create a "place apart" and encourage you to take a short break from today's amenities - you'll be surprised at how easy this is!

I'm over 40, can I still enrol in a Summit to Sea course?
Yes. We have no upper age limits, the age brackets are a guide only. We just ask that anyone aged 40 or over has a medical checkup prior to course.

What's the food like?
It's great! On course you'll be very active so we have developed a food system high in carbohydrates. Nutritionally balanced ingredients are provided for groups to use their creativity in preparing food in the bush. We accommodate vegetarians and most other special diets.