Activities on offer
For information, bookings or a free customised quote email us at activities@fairbridge.asn.au or call the Outdoor Recreation department on (08) 9531 7916. Bookings typically require 7 working days notice. Please book your activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Minimum group size of 10 required for all activities (15 on weekends).
What we offer:
| Adventure Activities | Education and Fun | Night Activities | Off-Site Adventures |
| Rock Climbing | Eco Hike | Campfire | Natural Abseiling |
| Abseiling Tower | Bush survival | Night Quiz | Raft Kit Building |
| Giant Swing | Bush Damper | Night Team Games (Indoors/Outdoors) |
Canoeing |
| Flying Fox | Village Tour | Cemetery Hike | Snorkeling |
| High Ropes | Mini Golf | Surfing | |
| Low Ropes and Team Games | Boomerang Making | Fishing | |
| Leap of Faith | Pool Lifeguard | ||
| River Crossing | Pool Games | ||
| Amazing Race | |||
| Orienteering | |||
| Bike Hike | |||
| Archery | Bus Hire | ||
| Hay Ride |
Please note the duration listed is only a suggestion and this may alter depending on group size/requirements. Risk assessments and emergency response procedures are available on request to assist you in your camp preparations
Adventure Activities
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(2-3 hours)
Our high ropes course is made up of elements that start at 3.5M high and progressively get more difficult and higher (5m) around the course. Great for developing trust and confidence. (Recommended for ages 12+) PER PERSON: $23.00 (wd) $26.00 (we) |
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ROCK CLIMBING |
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(2 hours)
Our new abseiling tower is a 15m high structure with easy take off and wheelchair access. Top role belay is used for safety. Can be run in conjunction with Rock Climbing. See also natural abseiling 8m Tower - PER PERSON: $20.00(wd) $23.00 (we) 15m Tower PER PERSON: $28.00 (wd) $31.00 (we) Wheelchair Accessible Abseiling: Please call to confirm a price
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(1.5 hours)
Set on a 3m raised platform, our Giant Swing provides participants with an exhilarating rush as they fly through the air while safely secured by a harness – can be run in conjunction with the Flying Fox. PER PERSON: $15.00 (wd) $18.00(we) |
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(1.5 hours)
Our flying fox starts from a platform 3m from the ground and travels down a slight hill for 80m. Fantastic for all ages especially younger children – can be run in conjunction with the Giant Swing. PER PERSON: $15.00 (wd) $18.00(we) |
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COMBINED COMBO |
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| LEAP OF FAITH (1.5 hours) Participants must muster all their confidence and courage to climb to the top of our pamper pole, before they put their faith in themselves to jump and reach to catch the mid-air suspended trapeze. Participants are supported by a harness and rope. PER PERSON: $15.00 (wd) $18.00(we) |
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(1.5 hours)
Our low ropes course and adventure games are fantastic for anyone looking to develop a team or offer not only physical but mental challenge to your group. You will be given fun games and problem solving activities to stretch your team’s initiative, teamwork & communication skills. Great for all ages. PER PERSON: $15.00 (wd) $18.00(we) |
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Amazing Race |
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(1.5 hours)
A group activity aimed at establishing team building and problem solving skills. Groups are challenged to cross the South Dandalup River using rope and pulleys under supervision. Participants will require all their skill to ensure that the team crosses the river and stays dry. Available May to October only.
PER PERSON: $15.00 (wd) $18.00(we) |
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(1 – 1.5 hours, can be self-facilitated)
Orienteering gives the students an opportunity to learn to map read without using a compass (NB: Can be adapted for compass use). Search for Numbers is a fantastic activity for students who are younger or in wheelchairs. In both activities the participants are given clues or questions that they need to answer to find the solution to their problem. PER PERSON: $6.50(wd) $9.50(we) $4.50(sf) |
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(1.5 hour)
Participants will go on a casual bike ride through the Fairbridge grounds and out to the old cemetery. Maximum 18 participants per group PER PERSON: $17.00 (wd) $20.00(we) |
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(1.5 hours)
An exciting activity where budding Archers are given the opportunity to learn some new skill or improve on existing ones. For groups of up to 20 at a time. PER PERSON: $17.00 (wd) $20.00(we) |
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(1 hour)
Travel on a purpose built trailer through Fairbridge Village and take a series of winding gravel tracks through the native bushland that surrounds. This can also include a visit to the Fairbridge Cemetery. Maximum 20 people per session. Don't wear your good clothes as you're likely to get dirty. Available May to October only.
PER PERSON: $12.00 (wd) $15.00 (we) |
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POOL LIFEGUARD FOR SWIMMING The activities staff are all qualified with their Bronze medallion and can come and watch the pool for you, so you can sit back and relax. Maximum 30 people in the pool at once (or up to 60 participants with an additional lifeguard). PER HOUR: $55.00 (wd) $60.00 (we) |
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(1.5 hours)
Fully supervised and fun pool games and sports. Ideal for summer camps. PER PERSON: $12.00 (wd) $15.00 (we) |
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BOOMERANG MAKING |
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ECO HIKE |
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BUSH SURVIVAL (1 hour) PER PERSON: $6.00(wd) $9.00(we) |
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BUSH DAMPER (1 hour) Participants travel back into the days of our early settlers to make a morning or afternoon tea with a difference. An excellent activity to combine with the Eco Hike. Available May to October only. PER PERSON: $9.00 (wd) $12.00 (we) |
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HISTORICAL TOUR
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MINI GOLF (1 hour) Come and take a stroll around our mini golf course. Nine challenging holes present the player with a mission to complete and to beat all the other competitors. Interpretative signage enables participants to learn about the plight of some of our endangered animals. PER PERSON: $4.50 (wd) $7.50 (we) Self Facilitated: $3.00 pp |
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(1 hour)
Night time activities around a camp fire to end a hard day of activities. Toast marsh mallows, perform skits and enjoy a sing a long. Available May to October only.
PER HOUR: $90.00 (wd) $100.00 (we) $50.00 (self-facilitated) Max. 30 people
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(1 – 1.5 hours)
Have the whole group facing challenges together as teams to try and beat each other teams. Games can be customised to meet the group needs. Can also include Lantern Stalk. Per Person: $12.00 (wd) $15.00 (we) |
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(1 hour)
A great activity for all ages that really gets the brain working. Quiz questions can be tailored towards group needs.
Per Person: $12.00 (wd) $15.00 (we) |
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Cemetery Night Hike |
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NATURAL ABSEILING A fun filled morning or afternoon at our natural 12m abseiling site. A short journey takes you up behind Fairbridge so you can undertake a thrilling abseil down the granite face taking in the amazing views of the South Dandalup River.
(Bus Required) Natural Abseiling (Fairbridge 12m site):
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CANOEING (2 – 2.5 hours) Participants will be shown safety and canoeing techniques before heading down the beautiful Murray River. All safety equipment is provided together with qualified and experienced instructors and a tone of fun. (Bus Required). Maximum 16 participants per group. PER PERSON: $22.00 (wd) $25.00 (we) |
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RAFT KIT BUILDING (2 -2.5hours) Participants will build their own raft and paddle it down the magnificent Murray River. Recommended for summer/autumn months when the river is lower. All safety gear and equipment is provided together with qualified and experienced instructors to escort your group down stream. A great activity to develop team skills (Bus Required) PER PERSON: $24.00 (wd) $27.00 (we) |
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SNORKELLING (3 hours) Participants are taken out to explore the local marine life. Snorkels, masks and fins are provided. (Bus required) PER PERSON: $27.50 (wd) $30.50 (we) |
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SURFING (3-4 hours, including travel time) Surfing is a past time that is becoming increasingly popular with both young and old, and can be enjoyed at any time of the year. Surfing lessons can be catered for beginners through to advanced levels by experienced and enthusiastic coaches, who are accredited by Surfing Australia. Advanced notice is required to book surfing (Bus Required) PER PERSON: $33.00 (wd) $36.00 (we) |
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FISHING (2-3 hours) Conducted on the Murray River or a local Mandurah beach with easy to use hand lines. PER PERSON: $24.00 (wd) $27.00 (we) |
Where an activity states “Bus Required” participants can either use their own bus or hire one from Fairbridge at $90 (half day) or $170 (full day).
Come and have fun knowing that our staff are accredited and qualified to Education Department Guidelines and Fairbridge’s Standard Operating Procedures & Fairbridge’s ropes course and equipment conforms to Australian Safety Standards. All instructors have minimum Senior First Aid and Working with Children Cards. A copy of our qualifications, safety standards, accreditation and adventure training philosophy can be mailed or faxed to you upon request.
Bookings for all activities require minimum 7 working days notice (although we prefer at least 2 weeks notice). Minimum group size is 10 participants (15 participants for weekends).
(wd) = weekday – Monday to Friday and (we) = weekend – Saturday and Sunday
Discount prices are available for some combined activity sessions.
Prices are valid for bookings from January 2013