Expeditions

Expeditions are a wonderful way to challenge students beyond their comfort zones. By taking on these challenges students work with peers and staff to develop life skills leading to independence and resilience.

If your School implements the Duke of Edinburgh Program, or, you have adventurous students willing to extend their comfort zones through exploration and discovery, why not utilise the experience and expertise of Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre Staff and participate in an Base Camp Expedition experience.

By expanding horizons and creating opportunities, Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre have created a rotation of educational expeditions throughout the State of Victoria.  While each expedition is unique in it's location and program, they all maintain focus on our Key Learning Areas: Team Work & Resilience offering students opportunities to grow through our unique curriculum.

If you'd like to slowly introduce your students to Expeditioning and camping in the bush, or, fully challenge your students through rugged terrain over a number of nights, Blackwood Special Schools Outdoor Education Centre is able to help you achieve your aim.

Current Expedition Dates:- Monday 30th November to Friday 4th December 2026
Expedition Location:- Mt Buffalo National Park
Expedition Main Focus:- Bushwalking
Approximate Cost:-$100 per student

Event summary

During the Mt Buffalo Expedition we will be base camping at the Lake Catani Campground, where ALL schools MUST BE fully self sufficient in ALL aspects of camping & catering. While we will have access to toilets and hot showers, there is no power and limited shelter throughout the Campground. There are public BBQ's available lake side about a 400m walk from our campsite. While there may be a very small cafe at the Gorge and/or Dingo Dell, the closest shops are a 45 minute bus ride off the mountain in Porepunkah & Bright.

1. DAY 1 - Travel to Mt Buffalo, set up camp, sunset walk at the Horn
2. DAY 2 - Full day walk including Lake Catani, Monolith, Gorge, Cyrstalbrook Falls, Underground River and View Point Nature Walk (approx 15km's)
3. DAY 3 - Full day Climbing/Abseiling with Bright Adventure Company
4. DAY 4 - Reservoir walk - varying distances
5. DAY 5 - Travel home via Rollason’s and/or Ladies Bath Falls if you choose

Previous Expeditions

Participation will see students explore, discover and appreciate the following destinations within Victoria:-

 

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