outdoor education programs in victoria
curriculum-aligned climbing and alpine programs your students will still be talking about next term.
From day trips close to Melbourne, to multi-day camps at Dyurrite / Mt Arapiles, we design and deliver outdoor education programs that meet your curriculum goals, suit your year level, and keep your students safe the whole time.
Reach out for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss how we can design the right program for your students.
Or download the Schools Guide here →
outdoor education programs in victoria
curriculum-aligned climbing and alpine programs your students will still be talking about next term.
From day trips close to Melbourne, to multi-day camps at Dyurrite / Mt Arapiles, we design and deliver outdoor education programs that meet your curriculum goals, suit your year level, and keep your students safe the whole time.
Reach out for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss how we can design
the right program for your students.
Or download the Schools Guide here →
outdoor education programs in victoria
curriculum-aligned climbing and alpine programs your students will still be talking about next term.
From day trips close to Melbourne, to multi-day camps at Dyurrite / Mt Arapiles, we design and deliver outdoor education programs that meet your curriculum goals, suit your year level, and keep your students safe the whole time.
Reach out for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss how we can design
the right program for your students.
Or download the Schools Guide here →
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Built around the curriculum. Delivered in the field.
Our programs are designed to align directly with the Australian Curriculum for Outdoor Education, from foundation through to senior secondary. We understand the scope and sequence at each year level and build experiences that support the outcomes your students are working toward, not just a fun day out bolted onto the calendar.
Years 4-7
Teamwork, communication, ecological awareness and building independence in outdoor settings. A powerful complement to middle years OE units.
Years 8-10
Risk assessment, decision-making, leadership, and real-world problem solving. Experiences extend well beyond what the classroom can offer.
VCE Outdoor & environmental studies
We work directly with Units 1 through 4, supporting students with real outdoor environments that contribute meaningful context to assessment and discussion.
Every program is intentionally matched to your year level, your curriculum goals, and your group. Get in touch and we’ll talk through what that looks like for your school.
hear it from someone who’s been there
Rock Programs
We run rock programs across Victoria’s best outdoor climbing locations, all year round.
Every program is led by ACIA-qualified guides, matched to your year level, and structured to deliver real outdoor education outcomes in real terrain.
top rope climbing
The ideal starting point for most school groups. Students learn to trust the system, communicate with their belayer, and build confidence on the wall at their own pace.
Ratios:
1 Guide : Two Rope setups (6 Students)
Abseiling
Controlled descent on real cliff faces. A powerful trust and resilience exercise that works for all year levels and confidence levels.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 1 Teacher : 10 Students
Guide-led single pitch
A step up in challenge and immersion. Your guide leads the route, manages all safety systems, and coaches students through each stage of the climb.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 3 Students
Guide-led multi pitch
For older or more experienced groups. Multi-pitch routes build leadership, communication, and decision-making across longer, more complex terrain.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 3 Students
Combined programs
Half-day climbing and half-day abseiling combinations. A great way to give students a full outdoor experience in a single day.
Ratios:
Flexible Ratios Available
Programs run all terms and can be delivered as a single day, a two-day camp, or a multi-day trip. We work closely with your school to structure the right format for your group, your budget, and your curriculum goals.
Rock programs run at crags across Victoria,
From locations within an hour of Melbourne through to Dyurrite / Mt Arapiles
Melbourne City
Rock
- Dyurrite/Mt Arapiles
- Gariwerd/Grampians
- Dog Rocks/Mt Alexander
- Geboor/Camel’s Hump, Mt Macedon
- You Yangs Regional Park
- Werribee Gorge State Park
- Ben Cairn, Dandenong Range
- Nanadhong/Cathedral Range
Aaron was super easy to work with and also helped us out with an extra educational focus for our school group. All the students came away excited, challenged and inspired from the day!
While I seldom engage in leaving reviews, the whole experience warrants an exception.
Her expertise and professionalism was outstanding, ensuring not only our safety at each micro second, but also imparting valuable knowledge and techniques.
It comes as no surprise that those who have had the privilege to climb with Louise praise her as legendary.
Lousie, respect to you. Thank you for your patience, encouragement and time. Your leadership helped us overcome challenges that seemed impossible.
We have certainly gained a newfound appreciation for Trad and enduring admiration for yourself who made the few days we were fortunate enough to spend at Arapilies, exhilarating.
What a magical place. What a magical trip. Thank you.
Tania and Jenni
Snow and Alpine Programs
our snow programs run through term 2 and 3 across victoria’s alpine regions.
Every program is led by qualified mountain guides (including Hamid, who holds an IFMGA qualification). For schools looking to extend their outdoor education program into winter environments, this is where it gets serious.
snowshoe hiking
The most accessible entry point into alpine terrain. Students explore snow-covered landscapes on foot, building environmental awareness, confidence, and teamwork without needing any prior snow experience.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 1 Teacher : 5 Students
cross-country skiing
A full-body, low-impact way to travel through winter landscapes. Students develop endurance, coordination, and group travel skills across gentle alpine trails.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 1 Teacher : 5 Students
Backcountry skiing
For confident skiers ready for deeper challenge. Students travel through remote alpine terrain, learning avalanche awareness, safe group travel, and real-world decision-making in changing conditions.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 1 Teacher : 5 Students
3-4 day backcountry snow camp
Our most immersive school offering. Students camp in the alpine environment, move through the terrain across multiple days, and build the kind of resilience and self-reliance that simply can’t be replicated in a day program. Available at Mt Loch and Hotham Heights region.
Ratios:
1 Guide : 1 Teacher : 10 Students
Snow programs run Terms 2 and 3 and are available as single day sessions or multi-day camps. All programs are designed to align with VCE Outdoor and Environmental Studies and broader OE curriculum outcomes at every year level.
Snow programs run across Victoria’s alpine regions
Including Mt Buller, Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek, and Hotham Heights.
Melbourne City
Snow
- Mt Buller
- Mt Buffalo
- Hotham Heights
Safety systems you can present to your principal with confidence.
Every program we run meets or exceeds the Adventure Activity Standards (AAS) for Victoria. All guides are ACIA-qualified, First Aid certified, and hold current Working With Children Checks. We carry $20 million public liability insurance as a licensed Parks Victoria Tour Operator. Our full Risk Management Plan and Emergency Procedures are available for your school’s records.
Alpine Guiding Partner
Accredited Course Provider
frequently asked questions
Not at all.
Our programs are designed for complete beginners and we adapt instruction to match your group. Whether your students have never seen a climbing wall or have some gym experience, we start from where they are.
Yes. We use a Challenge by Choice approach – participation is always voluntary and students engage at their own comfort level. Nobody gets left behind and nobody gets pushed beyond what they’re ready for.
Get in touch if you have students with specific needs and we’ll work through it with you.
We recommend booking 6 to 12 weeks ahead for most programs.
Peak months — May, October, and the winter snow season — book out 6 to 12 months in advance. Earlier is always better.
Comfortable athletic clothing, closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and a water bottle and packed lunch.
All technical equipment is provided and fitted by your guide on the day – harnesses, helmets, ropes, and climbing shoes for rock programs, and snowshoes or ski gear for snow programs. Students are welcome to use their own gear if they have it.
Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable we’ll adjust the plan, switch activities, or reschedule.
We build weather contingency into every program and will always give you as much notice as possible.
Yes. We work closely with schools to design programs that support your specific OE curriculum goals, year level, and group needs.
This is exactly what the complimentary 15-minute consultation is for – bring your curriculum brief and we’ll map it to the right program.
Transport and accommodation is generally organised by the school.
We’re happy to recommend options and can advise on the best meeting points and access roads for each location.
Get in touch via the form below or call us on 1300 CLIMBCO.
We’ll have a quick conversation about your group, your goals, and your dates, and get a tailored quote back to you promptly.
Let’s build the right program for your students.
Tell us about your group, your year level, and what you’re working toward. We’ll take care of the rest.
Or download the Schools Guide here →
Let’s build the right program for your students.
Tell us about your group, your year level, and what you’re working toward. We’ll take care of the rest.
Or download the Schools Guide here →
Let’s Get Started
Please take a moment to fill out the form, or reach out directly:
Please allow a couple of business days for us to respond to you – we’re likely out guiding and will endeavour to get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for your patience!
Outdoor Education Trip Request
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