Outdoor Education

Illawarra Region

The juxtaposition of the Illawarra coastline with its mountains and escarpment directly behind gives the coastline its special character. As such, this location lends itself exceptionally well to introductory outdoor education programs and centre-based programs.

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Equipment

Key Land’s Edge Foundation recreational activities in the Illawarra that can be included in outdoor education programming or undertaken as a stand-alone activity as part of a school camp include:

Beach Fishing

Bush / Coastal Walks

Canoeing

Indigenous Culture

Mountain Biking

Snorkelling

Rock Platform Ramble

Surf Awareness

Accommodation

Groups undertaking Illawarra programming can choose the style of accommodation depending upon program outcomes and budget. Most introductory programs include time spent utilising both options below.

Residential accommodation options for groups include: Chittick Lodge/Gerringong Conference Centre in Gerringong or Killilea State Park in Shellharbour.

Camping accommodation options for groups include: Killilea State Park in Shellharbour

chittick lodge, gerringong killalea-state-park

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Transport

LEF can arrange all transportation for Illawarra programming as required.

Catering

LEF and its accommodation providers cover all catering and dietary requirements for programs in this location.

LEF adheres to the Australia & New Zealand Food Standards Code, meeting, in particular, Standards 3.2.2 (Food Safety Practices & General Requirements) and Standard 3.2.3 (Food Premises & Equipment).