Outdoor Education Group
Eildon, Moss Vale, Victoria, Australia
http://www.oeg.net.au/

Surfing

Surfing is a traditional Australian sport and a great way to interact with a dynamic and powerful force of nature in a coastal environment....
 

Snowboarding has become one of the most popular alpine sports in recent years. Quicker to learn than skiing, snowboarding provides a great way to experience the thrill of snow sports in a short timeframe....
 

River sledding is a great way to explore rivers when the water is at lower levels. Made from Hyperlon rubber, just like white water rafts, river sleds are a modern, specially designed version of the old ’lilo’. Sledding provides opportunities to explore the river environment at close range....
 

The earliest journeys by people across the sea were undertaken in small, paddle powered boats. The modern sea kayak, whilst it is a bit more high tech, still requires paddle power and good navigation....
 

River rafting is a great way to travel through some very special places. Whether undertaking a 2 week river journey in a remote area, carrying all equipment on white water rafts or a 2 hour rafting trip closer to home, rafting provides opportunities to explore some of the skills of teamwork, leadership and organisation in some unique and important environments....
 

Groups will work together to build a raft that will carry them and their equipment on a water based journey. Good teamwork, cooperation, creativity and communication will help to build and paddle a successful raft....
 

Pedalling off-road on mountain bikes is a fun and sometimes challenging way for groups to travel through the bush whilst exploring natural environments....
 

White water kayaks are a great way for individuals to travel on swift water. Using double bladed paddles, kayakers learn to deal with the various challenges of getting where they want to go in the dynamic and exciting environment of moving water....
 

High ropes courses consist of various challenges constructed at height, mostly from steel cables and ropes. Individual and group challenges can be met with good goal setting, teamwork and the expansion of comfort zones....
 

Downhill skiing in resorts is one of the most popular outdoor pursuits in the world. Australia’s unique alpine environment provides a great setting for this fun packed activity....
 

Cross-country or nordic skiing is a way of travelling in alpine environments that allows groups to travel to unique places in a spectacular environment. Narrower than downhill skis and with a free heel, nordic skis are made for travelling up as well as down hills....
 

Rockclimbing provides excitement, challenge and an opportunity to set goals. Using specialised climbing ropes, harnesses, helmets and other hardware, climbing provides appropriate challenges for just about every level of experience and fitness....
 

Operating in boat based teams of two, groups will learn the skills they need to travel distances across water. Cooperation, communication teamwork and trust will all come into play during the canoe journey....
 

Navigating with map and compass and carrying all required gear, bushwalking groups travel on foot between campsites. Cooking on lightweight stoves and camping in tents, groups can explore practical living skills, teamwork, leadership and personal organisation skills through living and travelling in a natural environment....
 

Cycling on roads and tracks, groups can travel big distances under their own power. Often using vehicle support, cycle touring gives groups an opportunity to experience the landscape in a unique way. Issues of teamwork, goalsetting, personal challenge and leadership can be explored along the way....
 

Abseiling is a technique developed in rockclimbing to safely move down vertical spaces, such as cliff faces. Increasingly popular as a stand-alone outdoor sport, abseiling provides opportunities to explore goal setting, challenges, trust and communication....
 

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