Summer Adventure Camp 2024

Come away with us for a great adventure between Christmas and New Year.

Days filled with exciting adventures in the beautiful wilderness areas of Margaret River.

The camping package includes:

4 nights of Camping & All Activities focusing on Trail Bike Riding, Kayaking, Archery, Abseiling and Caving

Location:

Big Valley Campsite

Nestled amongst the hills of a working sheep farm, Big Valley is located ten minutes south east of Margaret River.  The property encompasses a beautiful secret valley hidden from the outside world by natural forest.

Big Valley is located at 46 Boronia Road, Rosa Glen, You will need to enter Wallis Road, Rosa Glen into your GPS, it will lead you to their signs other wise you will get lost!

Their GPS coordinates are 33 59 04 S 115 09 1

Proposed Itinerary (Subject to weather conditions)

Friday 27th December 2024

Head to Big Valley Campsite and set up your site in the spacious area designated only for our group. Then let the afternoon unfold with the start of activities including an abseil and early evening introduction into caving.

Saturday 28th December through to Monday 30th December 2024

You will spend the days exploring the different areas the region has to offer with various activities including abseiling and caving, trail bike riding the surrounding countryside, kayaking the waterways and lending your hand to archery and the various targets Steve creates for you to hit.

No two days will be the same, with each new day bringing laughter and fun in a safe and relaxed environment.

It is an incredible way to enjoy time away together before the new year starts.

Tuesday 31st December 2024

Pack up and head home with plenty of time to be ready for your New Years Eve celebrations…

Note:

• Archery  – $15.00 per person and will be conducted in between events through out the camp with our local archery instructor. The archery instructor will confirm the times of the archery event once everyone arrives to camp.
• The caving and abseiling adventures requires no prior experience, as our instructor guides will be on hand every step of the way.

What to bring:

Now for some important information about what to bring with you to the camp. Some of the activities require specific equipment to make your trip safe and enjoyable, so make sure you have everything you need.

Camping:

We are tenting in the area called The Pines at the Big Valley Campsite. You can pitch your tents anywhere in the vicinity of The Pines. There’s plenty of space for everyone. . The camping area is not powered, so don’t bring anything that needs electricity. We will be firing up the generator at night to run some basic lights, but that’s it. The toilet/shower block is a 150m walk from the campground. You will need to bring your own eskies for your food storage. We will be bringing our fridges that run on gas, but they will be very limited on space and will only be used to store our essentials like milk that we will need regularly. Markus is bringing a few gas cooktops that he will set up in the gazebo for communal use.

You will need to bring:

All your camping requirements, such as tent, mattress, sleeping bag, camp chair, cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, etc.

Toiletries – Sunscreen, bug repellent etc

Warm clothing – it can get cold there at night, quite a bit colder than Perth temperatures

All your food for the weekend. If you want to share that’s awesome, especially on the first night when we’ll all be a bit weary.

Mountain Biking:

We hire out mountain bikes and helmets equipped ready for the trail bike riding or you can bring your own. If you need to hire a mountain bike let us know as soon as possible and please mark on your registration form.

You will need to bring:

Comfortable clothing

Closed in footwear

Your own personal helmet if you don’t wish to use a hire helmet

Plenty of water – a Camelbak type hydration pack is a good idea, or a couple of drink bottles. The hire bikes have bottle holders

Backpack to carry your water and snacks

Abseiling / Rock Climbing / Caving:

You will need to bring:

Headlamp or torch. If you have a torch we suggest putting it on a lanyard so you don’t have to always hold on to it. Headlamps tend to be easier if you have one.

Plenty of spare batteries – It’s good to carry a spare light source or spare batteries while in the cave

Long pants and long shirt – try to wear clothes that are hard wearing as rocks can be unforgiving to clothing. If you have a pair of overalls these are even better

Sturdy footwear such as hiking boots.

Plenty of water

Kayaking:

We supply the kayaks, paddles and life jackets.

You will need to bring:

• Clothes/bathers/wetsuits that can get wet
• Towel
  Closed in footwear that can get wet – THESE ARE A MUST, we may have to get out of the kayaks from time to time during our paddle and we don’t want any cut feet
• Plenty of drinking water
• Dry bags if you have them for storing food,etc

 All our adventures are guided by fully qualified instructors; your safety always comes first.

Camp fees

• Adults – 4 nights of camping, 4 days of all activities inclusive of equipment and depaw fees  – $221.00
  
• Adults – 3 nights of camping, 3 days of all activities inclusive of equipment and depaw fees  – $201.00
• Adults – Camping only, $20.00 per night per person

– $40.00 for all cave and abseil activities inclusive of equipment
– $45.00 Mountain Bike/Helmet Hire

– $25.00 Kayak hire
– $ 6.00 DBCA Fees for Caving
– $ 9.50 DBCA Fees for Abseiling

• Kids Aged 2 – 16 years old – $ 8.00 per night per child for camping only (Effective 13/12/24)
  

If the kids are of age to join in on the activities, the costs are as per adults above : 

(Note – These costs are the same for children 16 years and above that may only want to attend for the day’s activities or if wanting to only complete certain activities during the camp.)

Archery : $15.00 payable directly to Steve, our magnificent Archery Instructor at camp on the day.

If you can’t afford to pay in full straight away please call Markus and we can arrange a payment plan so that you don’t lose your spot in the camp.

Please note:

The first activity will start around 1pm on the 27th December 2024. We would like everyone to be on site and settled in by 12pm. If you are running late or unable to attend by 12pm, please ring Markus on 0417 099 003 and let us know.

Payment Information:

Once you have registered for this camp, you will automatically receive a confirmation of registration which includes our banking details for you to make payment. If you do not receive this email, please contact Julie – office@friendsofadventure.org

All camp costs will need to be paid in advance to secure your spot on the camp.

Cancellation Policy:

• If you cancel your registration 14 days prior to commencement of an event, you are entitled to 100 % refund of any monies paid.
• If you cancel your registration no less than 5 days prior to the commencement of an event, you are entitled to 50% refund of any monies paid.
• Friends of Adventure cannot be held responsible in case of your illness, Covid diagnosis or injury before the event. No refund will be issued in this case.
• In the event of any last minute cancellation through no fault of your own, Friends of Adventure cannot be held accountable and no refund will be issued.