Nature is Our Classroom, Learning through Adventures
It’s learning, done differently—attracting rave reviews from students and teachers alike.
Our learning experiences take students beyond the everyday—sparking curiosity, creating moments of awe and wonder, and guiding them toward self-discovery. It’s about real moments of growth, wrapped up in some seriously good outdoors fun.
With flexible options for on-site camps, activity day trips, adventures in the bush, or a mix of all three, we’ll work with you to create age-appropriate programs or your students that align with your learning outcomes and your students’ abilities.
Build your school camp, your way.
Campus-Based Programs
Our Tharwa campus has everything for an unforgettable school camp or activity day trip —a bushcraft workshops, a high ropes adventure course, stunning natural landscapes to explore and a river for afternoon swims and canoeing.
For overnight stays choose from a range of accommodation options—a campsite under the stars or get a bit cozier in our cabins. Stay fueled by our on-site catering team ready to feed up to 140 students.
Journey Based Programs
From bush walking to paddling rivers or abseiling a rockface, students take on challenges in a supportive, and fun environment.
Our multi-day adventures are tailored to your learning intentions and can be held in stunning wilderness locations across Victoria, NSW, WA, and the ACT.
Duke of Ed
We offer Adventurous Journeys and Gold Residential experiences, designed to elevate the the Duke of Ed experience to new heights.
Students can enrol individually through our Adventure bookings, or if you have a group, we’re happy to arrange a custom booking—just reach out!
Playgrounds to choose from
Wherever you want to, we’ll make it happen. Talk to us about programs in other areas across the country- we operate from some of the most beautiful National Parks in Australia.
ACTIVITIES ON OFFER
These immersive, hands-on experiences build real-life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication. Called Experiential Learning – or learning by doing – it helps to foster emotional and mental resilience for students to navigate academic pressures and personal challenges in a healthy way.
A True Escape
A new environment offers a break from school pressures and common adolescent stressors.
Time outdoors reduces stress and anxiety, helping students reset, recharge, and return to school with better focus and a positive mindset.
Digital Detox
Time away from screens helps students reconnect—with themselves and each other. By being fully present and sharing meaningful experiences with peers, they build stronger unity, empathy, respect, and a sense of community within their group.
Personal Reflection
Immersion in nature allows students the space for reflection, exploring their identity, gaining perspective, and making thoughtful decisions away from daily distractions.
Why Outward Bound?
There’s plenty of reasons Aussie schools keep choosing us, year after year!
Hassle Free Planning
After 70 years in the business, we know how to manage big groups. Your dedicated client manager will guide you seamlessly through all the pre-trip prep and is on-hand to provide advice and answer questions.
It doesn’t get any easier!
Caring, Expert Hands
Our crew are warm, passionate highly skilled and impeccably trained.
They cultivate a supportive, relatable environment where students feel safe and inspired to take charge of their journey—helping them grow, gain confidence, and realise they’re capable of more than they ever imagined.
Trusted
We’re part of the international Outward Bound family, with a rep for progressive programs built on global expertise.
Take a look at our Safety and Risk Management page to find out how we design and deliver our programs with the best possible care in mind.
Our experiences also represent the pinnacle of outdoor education available in Australia - with genuine lasting outcomes.
