Located in the Mary Valley, just two hours north of Brisbane and only 15 minutes south of Gympie, the 180 acre privately owned bush property borders the Mary River and sits high on a hill overlooking the Mary Valley. Come and enjoy the amazing scenery.
The facilities include three bunk-room style accommodation buildings, a multi-purpose indoor hall, large undercover concrete terrace and plenty of outdoor natural spaces.
A range of outdoor adventure activities are available including ropes course, kayaking, bush walking, archery and more.
Our vision is to be a leader in delivering outdoor education programs that result in quality outcomes for students.
Our mission is to provide challenging opportunities that get students out of their comfort zones in order to achieve personal growth that will contribute to them being resilient humans that value the outdoors. We ask all participants to consider the values of responsibility and respect for self, others and the environment to help achieve this mission.
Resilience has seven key components (the 7Cs) which are all drawn on during a camp experience at Garapine:
Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Contribution, Coping and Control. It’s the unique interplay of all these components that make camp such a formative experience for young people.
Owners & Managers – Emma and Nick Bennett
We are a family run business and strive to deliver personal service and attention to detail. With so many competing demands on teachers and limited time we are here to help you deliver your outdoor learning experience with ease.
Garapine has a long standing history in outdoor education, however a number of years ago it was resumed by the Government in order to build Traveston Crossing Dam. Since the plans to build the Dam were scrapped, the property is now back in the hands of private ownership. With no affiliations or ties, we welcome all school, community and corporate groups. Kids and adults are once again enjoy this amazing property.
We are always open to hearing from people who are interested in working at Garapine. If you are an experienced cook, chef, cleaner or fully qualified outdoor educator, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].