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Professional Standards

BOAC operate to strict ratios of one qualified and experienced guide to every 6 canoes, every 8 kayaks, every 10 mountain bikes, and every 12 bushwalkers
  • BOAC guides and instructors are fully qualified and have extensive experience in Australia and around the world
  • All BOAC programs are meticulously planned and documented to ensure quality service and the highest of safety standards
  • At BOAC, we pride ourselves on using quality and current equipment
  • BOAC carries $10,000,000 liability insurance for all services provided


BOAC Provides

Preparation information for all students:
  • Personal preparation/what to bring work sheets
  • Meal planning information worksheets
  • Trip planning and navigation work sheets

Adventure activity equipment:
  • Canoes/kayaks
  • Mountain bikes
  • All safety equipment
  • Qualified and Experienced Guides/Instructors

Camping equipment:
  • Tents (if required by students)
  • Trangia stoves (if required by students)

Post expedition information for students:
  • Student feedback and assessments
  • Expedition report, work sheets

Outdoor Education

We've got a Great Reputation for our outdoor education and recreation programs!

At Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre we love nothing better than to inspire people in developing themselves through interacting with nature; gaining greater understanding of and respect for the environment. We've got to be honest though, in our wilderness settings the spirit of adventure and discovery is not hard to catch.

Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre creates modern, quality and safety-conscious professional programs that are tailored for you and your students. We offer a range of outdoor educational activities that promote physical, social and emotional growth in each participant.

Experience has taught us that different outdoor activities better stimulate certain educational outcomes. In creating specific programs to meet your schools objectives, we like to communicate, listen and create tailored programs to suit your schools needs. Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre creates programs with duration from half a day to multiples of days. We can create one off programs, or detailed sequential educational programs which grow in challenge with your students developing skills and needs.

BOAC makes planning and implementing your school's outdoor adventure easier. From briefings at your school, transport to and from your school, catering, camp grounds or bunkhouses, itineraries, equipment, guides and full safety and emergency support. Only want a guide? No problem. We can provide fully qualified and experienced guides and/or instructors. Just ask us. Our flexibility is the key to your school's satisfaction.

For your next School Camp, Primary Camp, Duke of Edinburgh expedition, PDHPE courses, PASS courses, Holiday camps, Cadet training, Leadership courses or more; Contact us at BOAC.

What our clients say about us...

My son was amongst the children who attended BOAC last week from Newcastle Grammar School.

I wish to thank you personally for the excellent professional care you showed as the weather deteriorated. My son enjoyed his adventure, wet though it was, and it was good to hear how the staff stepped in at all hours of the night to make sure they were safe.

Thanks and Regards. Alison

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Sample Canoe Program


Sample Mountain Bike Program


Sample Hiking Program


Sample Pack and Paddle Program


Sample Pack and Peddle Program


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Skill Outcomes

Through active participation in the Duke of Edinburgh training and qualification expeditions, BOAC instructors coach the development of the following skills:
  • Planning and preparation (including food and water requirements, weather patterns, and appropriate permissions)
  • Navigation and route planning (including emergency planning)
  • Camp craft (including shelter, fires, cooking, stoves and hygiene)
  • Care of the environment (including minimal impact practices, sanitation, care of waterways and rubbish disposal)
  • First aid and safety (including risk assessments, emergency equipment, emergency evacuation procedures, emergency contacts and reporting)
  • Equipment use (including issue, fit, check and correct use of personal equipment and clothing, group equipment and activity specific equipment)
  • Group skills (including group management and leadership, and teamwork)
  • Skills specific to mode of expedition (ie. Canoeing Skills, MTB Skills etc)