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Founded in 1956, Outward Bound Australia is an independent, not-for-profit outdoor educator. Our impactful experiences help develop skills for life.

We inspire Aussies of all ages and circumstances to take a journey of self-discovery.

04/11/2026

Big news! 🎉 Our January 2027 school holiday programs are here, and this summer we’re introducing TWO NEW programs.

🌱 Junior Adventure (ages 12 to 15) is perfect for young people building their foundational outdoor skills.
🧭 Emerging Leaders (School Years 10 to 12) is for young leaders ready to take their skills to the next level.

We’re also running Gutsy Girls in WA, plus Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Ed Adventurous Journeys in NSW and WA. 🥾

📍 Junior Adventure, Tharwa ACT: 11 to 15 Jan, from $1,051.83
📍 Emerging Leaders, Tharwa ACT: 18 to 22 Jan, from $1,051.83
📍 Emerging Leaders, Walpole WA: 11 to 15 Jan, from $1,051.83
📍 Bronze AJ, NSW (Qualifying): 13 to 14 Jan, $413.56
📍 Silver AJ, NSW (Combo): 12 to 15 Jan, $827.11
📍 Gold AJ, NSW (Combo): 11 to 15 Jan, $1,033.89
📍 Gold AJ, WA (Combo): 17 to 21 Jan, $1,033.89
📍 Gutsy Girls, Walpole WA: 11 to 20 Jan, women 16+, from $2,297.00

These holidays, help the young adventurer in your life step away from screens and into a summer of adventure, friendship and skill building in the great outdoors. 🏕️

Know someone who’d love a summer of adventure? Tag them in the comments and share this post with them! 👇

Places are filling fast. Book your spot today: https://www.outwardbound.org.au/choose-your-adventure/school-holiday-adventures/

27/10/2026

One of the best things about being part of Outward Bound is our global network. Outward Bound schools operate in more than 30 countries, and that connection means we get to share ideas and learn from outdoor educators all over the world.

Recently, our Executive Director and Co-Chair Dr Loren Miller, Head of Risk and General Management Ellie Hargrave and Head of National Centre for Outdoor Risk and Readiness Helene de Lagillardaie travelled to Outward Bound Singapore ( OBS ) for the Outward Bound InternationalWorld Conference. (Check out that high ropes course!)

We’re looking forward to bringing what we learnt back to our programs here in Australia.

20/10/2026

We’re hiring Group Leaders for January 2027!

🌊 Work in some of Australia’s most stunning locations.
🔥 Turn outdoor adventures into life-changing experiences.
💚 Inspire young people to discover what they’re capable of.

If you’re a qualified outdoor educator looking for full-time or part-time work, this is your chance to do what you love, work in incredible places, and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Adventure awaits. Your next chapter starts here. 👇

🔗 Explore the role and apply: https://www.outwardbound.org.au/about/careers/

📣 Know someone who’d be perfect for the role? Tag them below or share this post!

17/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Wh***ey Wh***ey (our epic Walpole WA base) to celebrate 70 years of Outward Bound Australia! 🔥🌲

We kicked off the weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of our newly renovated Basecamp kitchen and facilities, made possible thanks to the generous support of 💚

In true Outward Bound style, the rest of the weekend was all about slowing down, catching up and immersing ourselves in adventure, nature and great company. ✨

Here’s to the next 70 years of adventure and community!

16/10/2026

We had a fantastic time exhibiting at the Government House Open Day 2026! 🌿

A big thank you to our Patron, Her Excellency the Governor-General of Australia, and her team for their ongoing support. 💚

And a warm thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. The interest in our programs was incredible, from white water rafting on the Snowy River in Victoria, to the wild and wonderful hikes of Walpole WA, to our action-packed Tharwa base in the ACT. Your excitement for outdoor adventure, the growth it brings, and your enthusiasm for solid technical skills was simply wonderful. 🏕️

We even had a visit from a relative of Warwick Deacock, the first Warden of Outward Bound Australia at Fisherman’s Point! 🙌

08/10/2026

Our School Holiday Adventure and Duke of Edinburgh programs across NSW, VIC, ACT and WA are a wrap! 🎉 A big congrats to our students and Group Leaders.

As the photos pour back into base, we're loving the GLORIOUS sunsets 🌅, winding trails, shimmering ocean views 🌊, bushland hikes and boulder hopping through an above-ground cave (yes, that's a thing!) 🧗 These were holidays to remember!

Want to fill your next break with adventure, growth and connection? Enrolments for our Gutsy Girls program (January 2027) are closing soon. Head to our website for details.

06/10/2026

A big congratulations to all our Term 3 students! 🌏

There were hikes under blue skies, laughter on the trail and connection around the campfire.

There were misty mornings, open horizons and quiet, awe-inspiring moments gazing up at the Milky Way stretched across the clearest night sky.

You connected with nature, learnt more about yourselves, bonded with classmates, discovered fresh perspectives and tried epic new things like caving and boulder hopping.

Thanks for joining us in the greatest classroom on Earth. ✨

27/09/2026

Calling all adventurous women!

📍 Walpole, WA | ⏳ 10 days | 👩 Women 16+ | 📅 11 to 22 January

Our Gutsy Girls Adventure is back. Join us in Walpole, WA this January, where we'll hike winding trails, paddle crystal-clear rivers and camp under the stars. 🌌 Then slow down and enjoy our much-loved overnight solo. It's your chance to connect with yourself and the natural world around you. 🌿

From chill to challenge, this program has it all, with a crew of women cheering you on every step of the way. 🙌

Whether you've just finished school or you've been craving a real reset, this is your sign. ✨

Learn more 👉 https://www.outwardbound.org.au/choose-your-adventure/school-holiday-adventures/gutsy-girls-adventure/

21/09/2026

⛷️❄️ Fresh powder, big smiles & plenty of adventure! 🎿

📸 From the Archives: Take a trip back to 1988 with our Ski Extension Course!

Now for the fun part…Can you spot a familiar face? Tag them in the comments! 👇🏔️

A big thank you to Sam Robinson for the incredible photos.

Address

Naas Road
Tharwa, ACT
2620

Telephone

+61262355700

Website

http://www.outwardbound.org.au/

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