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Adventure Learning Camps, Canberra ACT

Escape the everyday at our stunning natural campsite in Tharwa.
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Our Tharwa property is a place to breathe deeply, gaze at endless stars, and wake to the gentle morning sounds of nature.

A stage with a wooden wall
Looking into a room with wooden chairs and dining table

You’ll love it here

Talk to us today about your school or group booking.

The Property

28 acres of stunning natural landscape.

A bush haven of birdsong, nestled against a rugged mountain backdrop.

Fresh, clean air perched on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.

Address: 35 Naas Rd, Tharwa ACT 2620

The Accommodation

Choose to stay in campsites, cabins or bunkhouses.

Cabin and bunkroom accommodation for 140 guests.

Dining hall and catering kitchen for 60 guests. See our Campus Menu here.

Conference rooms for 60 people, and commercial catering.

Our Campus is bush accommodation nestled in beautiful Aussie surrounds.

Chat with us about customising your group stay with an activity itinerary including hiking, team building, rock climbing or high ropes.

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The Locale

An easy 30-minute drive from Canberra city.

Tharwa is the gateway to Namadgi National Park and the Australian Alps Walking Track.

An outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise with abundant bushwalking, rock climbing, birdwatching and exploration of heritage sites.

Things to do at Tharwa
HIGH AND LOW ROPES
ABSEILING
HIKING
ROCK CLIMBING
BUSHCRAFT
RAFTING
BUSH COOKING
GAMES & INITIATIVES

Cabins

Up to 122 people can be accommodated in our six comfy, self contained cabins, with each containing:
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Space for 24 guests
4 rooms with bunk beds
Kitchenette (fridge, microwave, kettle & crockery)
Living room
All rooms have ensuite bathrooms
Fans & heaters

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

  • Add catering for your group – Sample Menu
  • Add sleeping bag and linen hire
  • Request a room by yourself for an extra 50% of the standard rate, where available.

Add an adventurous program students will love!

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  • A range of on-site adventure programs for students of all ages
  • Site located next to stunning Namadgi National Park
  • We take care of all the planning, risk management and equipment for you
  • Programs led by our professional Group Leaders
  • Stretch your legs in wide, open spaces.

Perfect for your Year 6 Canberra trip

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Are you visiting Canberra as part of your school camps program? We’ve got you covered.
  • Only 30 minutes from Parliament House
  • Accommodation for up to 140 people
  • All meals included, including packed lunches and snacks when you are in the capital
  • Exciting adventure activities to keep students engaged
  • Breakout spaces for night-time sessions
  • Space for your bus driver to stay

Bunkhouses

Up to 20 people can be accommodated in our three bunkhouses. The bunkhouses have:
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Space for a total of 20 guests
3 spacious rooms with bunk beds
Each room has ensuite bathroom
Large table & chairs
Fans & heaters

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

  • Add catering for your group – Sample Menu
  • Add sleeping bag and linen hire
  • Request a room by yourself for an extra 50% of the standard rate, where available.

Campsites

Campsites are dotted across the property, ranging from large open fields to secluded, private campsites.
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Space for 150 guests
Hot showers & toilet facilities
Fire Drums & Pits
Camp with us amongst the Eucalypts and Kookaburras

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

  • Add catering for your group – Sample Menu
  • Available for hire: bivvies, tents, mats and sleeping bags
  • Add high ropes, team building and other fun activities

 

Conference in Nature

Host a conference in our Possum Kitchen or traditional Kirby Hall with the modern additions of projectors, speakers and microphones.
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Space for up to 60 guests
Projectors, microphones and speakers
Wifi
Large table & chairs
Catering available

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

  • Add catering for your group – Sample Menu
  • Why not add a high ropes session or adventurous activity to make your conference truly memorable?