Term Three Spring School Holidays programmes – the silly seasons should be embraced in all their colours, biodiversity and temperate transitions
Darwin Discovery Days is all about exploration, discovery and connecting with the natural world. Across the spring programme, participants explore native bush, coastlines, waterways and diverse landscapes while developing practical outdoor skills, resilience and confidence. From navigating forest terrain to riding trails and discovering local ecosystems, each experience encourages curiosity, adaptability and a deeper appreciation of the environment.
Day 1
Day 1
Participants demonstrate independence, resilience, and adaptability in a remote island environment.
Day 2
Day 2
Participants practise teamwork and land-use interpretation in a culturally significant coastal landscape.
Day 3
Day 3
Participants learn water safety, navigation, and decision-making in dense forest terrain.
Day 4
Day 4
Participants explore urban ecology, land restoration, and human–environment interaction.
Day 5
Day 5
Participants develop balance, trail awareness, and controlled speed management in sand terrain.
Turn five days of outdoor adventure into a complete camp experience, with the group staying together, enjoying shared meals and getting a few days away from home. Stay at Ambury with glamping accommodation and spend the week exploring bush, coast, waterways and trails.
$100pp/night
$50pp/night
Ambury
Day 6
Day 1
Participants practise navigation, coastal ecology awareness, and group leadership in open bushland.
Day 7
Day 7
Participants understand species recovery, habitat protection, and guided conservation principles.
Day 8
Day 8
Participants combine historical interpretation with bushcraft and leadership challenges.
Day 9
Day 9
Participants apply logistics planning, island navigation, and self-sufficiency skills.
Day 10
Day 10
Participants manage variable terrain, water hazards, and environmental observation.
Make the most of the week with a full camp experience—staying together, sharing meals and spending several days immersed in the outdoors. Stay at Shakespear and explore islands, bush, coastline and challenging natural environments away from the usual school-holiday routine.
$100pp/night
$50pp/night
Shakespear
Places are limited to maintain strong supervision and a positive group experience. All specialist activity equipment is supplied, with clear information provided before each program day.
Book selected days or combine multiple activities across the programme.
Delivered by experienced outdoor educators and activity guides.
Specialist gear and safety equipment are supplied for each activity.
