Programs That Go Beyond the Classroom.
Venture Outdoors Co. has been connecting school groups, youth programs and adventure seekers with Australia’s Snowy Mountains for over 40 years. Our programs are designed to help students learn by doing — developing teamwork, confidence, and respect for the environment. From beginners to advanced adventurers, we tailor experiences to your school’s aims and the curriculum.
Winter Programs.
Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or spend a night on snow under the stars. Partner with major resorts or head into the backcountry — safely guided, fully equipped, and purpose-built for learning.
Winter Activities
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Snowboard
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Snow Camping
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Resort Snowsports Programs
We make it easy to get your group on snow — coordinating lessons, equipment, and experiences that build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for the alpine environment.
Backcountry Expeditions
Experience the alpine environment beyond the resort boundaries. Our qualified guides lead immersive backcountry expeditions ranging from single-day adventures to multi-day journeys, helping students build resilience, teamwork, and respect for the mountain environment.
Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journey
Led by our qualified guides, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Alpine Adventours Journeys (AJ’s) challenge and inspire students to develop leadership, independence, and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors. These programs offer a true sense of adventure while meeting Duke of Ed requirements in a safe, supportive environment.
Year Group Camps
Tailored to suit your school’s goals, our Year Group Camps combine resort and backcountry experiences that build resilience, teamwork, and confidence. Designed to bring year groups together through shared adventure, these programs create lasting memories and stronger school communities.
Summer Programs.
We custom build and adapt our programs to fit your schools unique aims and objectives. Explore, ride, paddle, and hike across the Snowy Mountains and NSW South Coast.
Summer Activities
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Mountain Biking
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Hiking
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Canoeing
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Orienteering
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White Water Rafting
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Camping
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River Sledding
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Crate Climb
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Abseiling
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Stargazing
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Yoga
Year Group Camps
Turnkey year group programs in the Snowy Mountains, tailored to suit your school’s goals. We combine a range of summer mountain activities with the opportunity to stay in lodge accommodation or camp under the stars. Whether your cohort is 20 or 300, partner with us to build a program that fosters community, resilience, and connection through shared outdoor experiences.
Wilderness Programs
Journeying by foot, mountain bike, or river craft through certified wilderness areas, these expeditions can form the peak experience in a sequential outdoor education program or serve as a standalone adventure of a lifetime. Each journey fosters self-reliance, leadership, and connection to Country through immersive, hands-on learning.
Duke of Edinburgh
Led by our qualified guides, our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Summer Adventurous Journeys (AJ’s) challenge and inspire students to develop leadership, independence, and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors. These programs offer a true sense of adventure while meeting Duke of Ed requirements in a safe, supportive environment. Summer disciplines include walking, paddling (flat and white water), and mountain biking.
River Expeditions
Join us for an unforgettable journey down the mighty Snowy River. Students build paddling skills and confidence while travelling through stunning alpine and river environments in either hard-shell or inflatable boats.
Mountain Bike Trips
The Snowy Mountains offer an incredible variety of mountain bike trails. Whether you’re an MTB club running a development program at our private mountain bike park, or a school seeking a journey-based experience exploring regional trails, we’ll help you design the ideal ride.
Curriculum Based Programs
Our alpine surroundings provide an outstanding setting for field trips linked to Stage 4 and 5 Geography courses, as well as the NSW stage 5 and national Outdoor Education curriculum. Our programs combine hands-on learning with environmental awareness and adventure-based discovery.
Fuel for Every Journey
Our in-house catering team provides nutritious, delicious meals for all dietary needs — whether you’re on-site or out on expedition.
Alpine Accommodation
Stay in our group lodge accommodation at Bungarra Alpine Centre. We host groups from 20 -250 with the option to run a fully catered program or self cater. With a private mountain bike park on-site, our accommodation is custom built for school groups and youth development programs but also works well for family gatherings and retreats!
Bungarra Mountain Bike Park
Our private mountain bike park features more than 18kms of custom-built trails designed with rider development in mind. The network includes skills parks, a pump track, pocket parks, and a variety of loop trails. Bungarra MTB Park is the perfect place to build skills before heading out on an MTB expedition, running a rider development program, or hosting your riding event.
