For seven decades, Outward Bound Australia has inspired courage, resilience, and connection through outdoor adventure. From the mountains to the sea, generations of Australians have discovered their potential, challenged their limits, and built lifelong memories on an Outward Bound Australia program. As we mark our 70th anniversary, we celebrate the countless journeys, friendships, and lessons forged in nature’s classroom.
This milestone honours our past, our people, and the enduring spirit that drives us to keep exploring what’s possible-together. Join us in celebrating 70 years of adventure.
Here’s what 70 years has taught us: adventure isn’t measured in mountains climbed or rivers crossed. It’s measured in the confidence gained, the communities built, and the lives transformed. That’s why we’re launching our “700 for 70” campaign. Our goal? Raise $700,000 to provide scholarships, upgrade equipment, and strengthen the infrastructure that makes our programs possible. This funding will give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds – those who need it most – the chance to experience a life-changing Outward Bound adventure.
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Come to our Snowies base for a weekend of connection and celebration. Camp by the river, share stories around the fire, swim in the Snowy, enjoy a BBQ dinner and reconnect with friends old and new. A working bee with also take place so roll up your sleeves and contribute to the lasting legacy of VS.
Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th August, 2026
Come watch the sunrise over Whiskey Whiskey. Join us and remember why West is Best!
Camp on the Block, catch up with the Gerners and relax round the fire. This is a relaxed Community gathering to celebrate all things WW.
Saturday 10th – Sunday 11th October, 2026
Come home to OBA’s National Base-Tharwa Campus.
Join us opening the new Communal Centre and an alumni reunion weekend! Featuring a dining hall dinner, high ropes fun and plenty of time to reconnect around the fire.
Friday 11th – Sunday 13th December, 2026
As Outward Bound Australia approaches its 70th year in 2026, we’re kicking off preparations by diving into our archives: seven decades of photos, stories, and memories.
With only 20 spots available, we’re inviting all alumni to join us for a weekend of connection, storytelling, and hands-on history. In return for your help sorting through the archives, we’ll provide:
Completed: Friday 21 – Sunday 23 November 2025.
New Dates TBC
Fisherman’s Point was our first permanent base from 1958 to 1973, and is a location filled with memories for many of our earliest participants.
Come and celebrate our 70th by returning with us to this remarkable part of the Hawkesbury River, and revisit the place where so many adventures began!
Sunday 24 May 2026, 11.30am – 2.30pm
Relive sleeping under a bivvie, watching endless sunrises, and navigating through the bush, in this one-off Heritage Hike to celebrate our 70th birthday.
Think early morning swims in the Murrumbidgee, sunrise jogs, camping under bivvies, summiting Mt Tennent, community service projects, and yes, flapjacks for breakfast.
13-17 April 2026
We believe every person can benefit from an Outward Bound Australia program. If you’d like to support OBA for another 70 years into the future, please consider donating today.
