ACT and NSW
Tharwa Campus at a glance
Nestled at the foot of Mt Tennent and stretching along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, our Tharwa National Campus in the ACT is a haven of natural beauty, with rolling hills, sweeping valleys, and tranquil river sounds.
Tharwa is just a half-hour drive from Canberra, but it feels a lot more remote than that. We have held adventure learning, outdoor camps, and school holiday camps on this site for over 50 years.
Traditional Owners
The Ngunnawal people are the Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region with a continued cultural, spiritual and historical connection to the area.
Nearest City
30 minutes drive from Canberra city
and airport to the country town of Tharwa.
Size
The Tharwa property is 13
hectares, with a large
clearing for facilities and
activity areas.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Up to 140 people
Campsites
Cabins
Bunkhouses
Learn more about our Canberra camp accommodation options.
Connectivity
Our Tharwa Campus is set up with wifi, phone reception and power.
Other ACT/NSW locations
While Tharwa is our home base in the ACT/NSW region, our adventures extend far beyond!
Got another location in mind for your school or group trip? Just ask us!
Cooleman Plains
Sweeping alpine landscapes, canoeing, caving and challenging off-track hiking.
Kosciuszko National Park
Hiking here is simply stunning, with wide-open alpine views, babbling streams, and fresh mountain air making every step unforgettable.
Jindabyne and Thredbo
Join us here for mountain biking, hiking and rafting amongst the Snow Gums.
Sydney Surrounds
Royal National Park - Our Duke of Edinburgh routes cross through this beautiful and train-accessible route.
Great North Walk
Berowra Valley National Park - shimmering creeks handrail this hike route which you can experience on your Duke of Edinburgh hike.
Namadgi National Park
Outward Bound's backyard for almost 70 years. We'll take you to corners untouched by civilisation.
Tharwa facilities
As our main campus and most popular center, Tharwa is a hub for school camps and group on-site stays in cozy cabins or outdoor camping for ages 10 through to adults.
Tharwa is also the base for school holiday adventures and combination programs that mix on-site lodging with immersive wilderness adventures.
Facilities
- Cabin accommodation for 140 people
- Commerical kitchen with catering
- Wood fired pizza oven
- Dining hall
- Flushing toilets and hot showers
- Open shed & undercover areas for activities
- Large fields and areas for sports, initiatives and
games - High Ropes Activity Centre
- Bushcraft Workshop Activities
- Fire pits
- Conferencing halls
