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Southbound Adventures

Success isn’t the summit. It’s your willingness to try.

Southbound designs and delivers purposeful Outdoor Education pathways and Duke of Edinburgh programs across NSW, supporting schools and young people from initial planning through every stage of delivery, led by experienced outdoor education leaders.

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Since 1998

25+ years in Outdoor Education

Accredited Programs

NSW Office of Sport accredited

One Clear Price

All-inclusive, no hidden extras

Supported At Every Step

Experienced leaders, start to finish

What We Do

Outdoor education with purpose.

Southbound creates purposeful experiences that encourage young people to participate, contribute, solve problems together and build confidence through trying something new.

Students on a Southbound outdoor education program
Outdoor Education for Schools

Built around your students.

From standalone programs to sequential pathways across multiple year levels, experiences are designed to progress with students, introducing new challenges and greater responsibility as they grow.

We work with educators to shape each program around the age and needs of the group, your school’s priorities and clear learning and development outcomes.

  • Standalone Programs & Sequential Pathways
  • Programs That Progress With Students
  • Delivered by Experienced Outdoor Leaders
  • Support From Planning to Delivery
  • Risk Assessments & Logistics Coordinated
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Duke of Edinburgh

Ready for the journey ahead.

Southbound supports young people through the practical side of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, from preparation and planning through to the Adventurous Journey itself.

Programs are designed around the requirements of each Award level and delivered by experienced outdoor leaders who help participants build confidence, independence and capability along the way.

  • Bronze, Silver & Gold
  • Adventurous Journeys
  • Gold Residential Experiences
  • Preparation & Practical Guidance
  • Support From Planning to Departure
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Why Southbound

Great experiences consider everyone behind the journey.

Schools need clarity, parents need trust, and young people need an experience they want to be part of. Since 1998, Southbound has earned that confidence through purposeful programs, experienced leaders, practical support at every stage, long-standing school partnerships and NSW Office of Sport accreditation.

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For Schools

Purposeful for students. Practical for schools.

Every school, cohort and program is different. We work alongside educators to understand what your students need, shape the experience around your school’s priorities, and find the right level of challenge to help them grow.

From early planning and preparation through to delivery, our team provides the leadership, coordination and practical support needed to keep the process clear for staff and meaningful for students.

  • Programs designed around your students
  • Clear planning and preparation
  • Experienced outdoor education leaders
  • Risk assessments and supporting documentation
  • A dedicated point of contact throughout
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For Parents & Guardians

The right challenge for them. Reassurance for you.

Trying something new can feel like a big step for your child. We help both you and your child feel prepared for what lies ahead, with clear information, practical guidance and challenges matched to their age, experience and readiness.

Throughout the journey, your child is supported by experienced outdoor education leaders, while you have the information and reassurance you need to feel confident in the experience.

  • Know what to expect before departure
  • Challenge matched to your child’s readiness
  • Experienced leaders supporting them throughout
  • Clear information for parents & guardians
  • Support every step of the way
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For Students

You don’t have to be the best. You just have to give it a go.

You’ll work things out with your team, take on real responsibility and face challenges that might feel unfamiliar at first.

Some things will come naturally. Others will take a few attempts. Along the way, you’ll learn what you can contribute, what you can handle and how much more you can do when you keep going.

There’s no need to conquer anything. Just be willing to get involved and see where it takes you.

  • Try something new
  • Be part of the team
  • Take on real responsibility
  • Learn by doing
  • Build confidence along the way
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What Schools, Parents & Students Say

The experience speaks for itself.

The true measure of a Southbound program is the experience it creates. For schools, it’s knowing the program is well planned and supported. For parents, it’s knowing their child is in capable hands. And for young people, it’s the challenge, connection and confidence they carry home with them.

“Had lots of modifications which were met with generosity and speed. Very professional company who goes out of their way to accommodate student/school requests.”

A Southbound leader briefing a school group before setting off

Michael Green

Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator, St Luke’s Grammar School

Good to Know

Outdoor education comes with questions.

We believe the answers should be clear. Here are some of the things schools and families most often want to know before getting started.

Safety is considered throughout every stage of a program, from planning and staffing to risk documentation, communication and emergency procedures. Schools receive the information relevant to their program before departure so they understand how the experience will be supported.

Next Step

Not sure where to start? We’re here to help.

Whether you’re planning a program, preparing for an upcoming journey or simply have a question, tell us what you’re looking for and our experienced outdoor education team will help with the information, advice or next step you need.

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