Wilderness Survival basics

This Wilderness Survival basics course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently step out into the wilderness

Do you have the skills or knowledge to be able to survive in the bush if things don't go according to plan? Perhaps you're wanting to upskill so you can confidently venture further off the beaten track. Or maybe you have ALONE fever and want to test yourself in the wild.

During this hands-on practical workshop you'll learn the essentials required to survive in the Australian bush, learn how to reduce risk and discover what equipment you should carry with you.

What we do over the day

We'll start by stripping it right back to the basics, What do we need to survive? Where can we meet those needs in the natural environment? 

Topics covered include 

• Survival priorities - what comes first? Water, shelter, food and fire?
• Water - where to find it and how do we make it safe to drink
• Create fire without matches-modern and traditional techniques
• Emergency Shelters - natural materials and improvised with what's in your bag
• Wild edibles and toxic plants
• Bush Safety and Risk management
• Emergency First aid - including snake bite management 
• Equipment selection for the Outdoors-what to pack, including safety equipment
• Rescue and signalling techniques

During this hands on practical event we'll spend the day in the bush putting all the skills into practice.

This course is designed to give you the peace of mind and confidence to get outdoors and enjoy nature. 

When, Where and How Much?

When: 
Saturday 31st August 2024

 9 am-4 pm

Where:
​3034 Kyogle Rd, Kunghur, NSW

2 hrs - Brisbane City

1 hr - Burleigh Heads

50 mins - Byron Bay 

​How Much:
Adult - $160 . (plus booking fee)

Youth 8 - 14yrs $80 (plus booking fee, must attend with a paying adult)

Zippay and Afterpay available 

*Limited positions available. Bookings are essential.

**Optional camping is available on the Saturday nights if travelling to the event. 

*Book for two or more people (in the same order and receive 10% off your booking, use the booking code "bringafriend")

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes for walking in rough terrain, drinking water, a day pack and lunch, a raincoat for wet weather.

If camping you will need to bring your own tent and camping gear.

The camping area has a camp kitchen with gas cooktop, sink, cooking utensils, a composting toilet and hot water outdoor shower.