Adventure Out Blog

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Jul 21st 2010

Companion Card Program

Adventure Out is now an affiliate with the Companion Card program in WA.

As an affiliate, Adventure Out agree to issue cardholders with free access to our adventure programs for their companion.

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Jul 21st 2010

Respecting Our Culture

Adventure Out achieves Respecting Our Culture Certification.

ROC embraces national accreditation standards to ensure tourism experiences meet customer expectations in a professional and sustainable way. It also encourages the industry to operate with respect for Indigenous cultural heritage.

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May 25th 2010

Winners 2009 Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism

Tourism industry representatives and guests from around the state gathered on Saturday night at the Burswood Entertainment Complex Grand Ballroom for the prestigious Western Australian Tourism Awards — the State’s highest honours in tourism excellence.

Adventure Out Australia were announced the winners in Category 26 — Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism. This category is open to tourism operators that exemplify a strong commitment to sustainable and innovative business practices. The award recognises and showcases successful tourism businesses that set out to minimise their environmental impact, conserve natural resources, respect local cultures and benefit local communities.

As the winner in this category, Adventure Out Australia will go on to participate in the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards to be announced in February 2010.

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Mar 15th 2010

Great Aussie Campout

Adventure Out is happy to be taking part in the Great Aussie Camp Out with their Bluff Knoll Abseil weekend from 16th – 18th April 2010. The Great Aussie Campout will bring together Australians on one night to camp out under the stars and is aimed at promoting a healthy active lifestyle.

For more information on the Great Aussie Campout visit their website or if you would like to join Adventure Out on the weekend Abseiling adventure contact our office.

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Mar 5th 2010

Adventure Out Visits Mainpeak Osborne Park

We will be at the Mainpeak Osborne Park store to give a talk on our Kokoda, East Kimberley Eco and Kilimanjaro Treks.

When: Thursday 1 April
Time: 6pm
Where: 2/94 Hector Street, Osborne Park

If you have an interest in tackling what are challenging but very rewarding treks, then come along for an informative chat with one of Australia’s leading trekking company.

Whether you’re an experienced bush walker or looking at embarking on your first real wilderness expedition, you will be able to find out all you need to know regarding walking one of the world’s great treks — the 96km track across the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua New Guinea, as well as the beautiful remote area of the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.

For further information, contact us.

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Feb 18th 2010

Adventure Out Visits Tasmania

Award winning adventure company Adventure Out Australia, will be at the Mountain Designs stores in Launceston and Hobart to give a talk on their Kokoda, East Kimberley Eco and Kilimanjaro Treks.

When: Thursday 25th February
Time: 6pm
Where: Upstairs, Mountain Designs Launceston, 120 Charles Street

When: Saturday 27th February
Time: 6pm
Where: Mountain Designs Hobart, 111 Elizabeth Street

If you have an interest in tackling what are challenging but very rewarding treks, then come along for an informative chat with one of Australia’s leading trekking company.

Whether you’re an experienced bush walker or looking at embarking on your first real wilderness expedition, you will be able to find out all you need to know regarding walking one of the world’s great treks — the 96km track across the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua New Guinea, as well as the beautiful remote area of the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.

For further information, contact us.

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Sep 9th 2010

2010 Urban Descent Dates Announced

Friday the 30th of April, Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of May 2010. Register now to support PMH Foundation by abseiling, flying fox or skywalking at the WACA grounds. See here for more info.

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Jul 22nd 2009

Adventure Smorgasbord — “A Taste of Adventure Out”

Adventure Out Australia is providing a chance to look at and participate in their wide range of products and experiences on offer to meet your needs for your next team development day or tools available to re-energise your next event or conference. Get involved in a number of interactive, fun and challenging activities with lunch and an EXPLOSIVE finale to remember all included. The Adventure Smorgasbord will be held at Kings Park on Tuesday 18 August 2009 and at the Matilda Bay Foreshore Thursday 20 August 2009 from 10am – 4pm. Registrations for both events close Tuesday August 11 2009. For more information please contact either Andrew or Trish.

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Apr 8th 2009

Adventure Out Wow’s Perth!

On the 24th of February, Adventure Out was showcased at a Perth Convention Bureau progressive cocktail party. The party was held in the Barrack Street Jetty area, and Adventure Out put on the very first flying Fox from the top of the Bell Tower, as well as two separate abseils. Fifty cocktail attendees and the general public were witness to just some of the unique things that Adventure Out is able and willing to some with ropes, fixed structures and willing guinea pigs to jump.

The event was a great success for everyone that took part and Adventure Out made new friends with the team at the Bell Tower and Burswood. We would like to thank everyone that attended and made the event so much fun.

This event proves that Adventure Out is the place to call when you want to put a special edge on your events or conferences that cannot be offered by anyone else in Perth and most of Australia. We have a very good ability to think outside the box and can add a wow factor to any event, function, adventure race, marketing pitch, concert, show, birthday or anything you want that extra something to make what you are doing memorable.

For more information, please contact Trish.

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Mar 23rd 2009

Want something more out of the holidays for your 14 – 17 year old?

Allow them to be immersed in adventure these school holidays experiencing the natural environment and exploring the wild areas around Perth.

Adventure Out is hosting a range of adventure activities from Monday April 20 – Thursday April 23, including abseiling, rock climbing, rafting and an overnight camping trek on the Bibbulmun Track.

All activities have a focus on the learning about natural environment in a safe and exciting way.

Single or multi day bookings are most welcome.

For details regarding our adventure activities ring Mitch on 9472 3919 or contact Mitch via email.

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Mar 5th 2009

2009 Urban Descent Dates Announced

Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2009. Register now to support PMH Foundation by abseiling, flying fox or skywalking at the WACA grounds. See here for more info.

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Jan 28th 2009

Boot Camp

During January, Adventure Out conducted a “Boot Camp” style program for 40 Australian Scouts in the Dwellingup (Lane Pool Reserve) region. The Scouts participated in navigation, mountain biking, river rafting as well as a low ropes course, high ropes course and a flying fox. All ropes courses and the flying fox were custom built in situ and then de-rigged at the conclusion of the program.

The Boot Camp was a physical and mental challenge for the ‘Venturers’ (Scouts aged between 14 – 17 years old), with exercises starting at 6.30am, followed by an enjoyable but sometimes difficult, morning and afternoon activities. The summer temperatures also tested the venturers’ mettle, especially those from Melbourne, however the Venturers impressed the Adventure Out team with their positive attitude and enthusiasm throughout all activities.

The highlights were the ‘duo dangles’, which are a difficult part of the high ropes course, the excellent unit chants on the last night, the visit to Dwellingup POW camp and swimming in the beautiful Nanga Brook. The Adventure Out team was particularly happy with the performance in the navigation course which was completed on the hottest day. It was also an interesting insight into the Scouts’ organisation and great to have a group of young adults who really enjoyed the outdoors and working with other like-minded people.

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Dec 10th 2008

Zero Harm OH&S Culture

During December, Adventure Out conducted an OH&S program with Water Corporation Water Production Branch to underline their Zero Harm OH&S culture. The Branch spent the morning learning about the Occupational Health and Safety culture at Water Corporation and then applied their JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and skills to our Nuclear Hazard Activity.

This was a great hands-on application of the company’s OH&S policies and JSA procedures and everyone completed the task successfully and with Zero Harm.

To learn more about how Adventure Out can use experiential learning to help reinforce your OH&S and JSA policies with hands-on and fun activities, contact Trish Merson.

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Nov 19th 2008

Adventure Out Gear & Merchandise!

Check out our brand new Gear & Merchandise page…

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Oct 21st 2008

Finalists Announced for the 2008 WA Tourism Awards!

Adventure Out has been announced as finalists in 3 of the 29 categories of the 2008 WA Tourism Awards. The categories are:

1. Eco-Tourism
2. Tour and/or Transport Operators
3. Adventure Tourism

The winners will be announced on Saturday 29th November at the WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner. For more information on the awards, visit www.watourismawards.com.au.

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Oct 21st 2008

Perth Integrated Health Clinic

Adventure Out is constantly examining ways to increase services and enhance our customer focus. In line with this policy, we are forging a relationship with Perth Integrated Health Clinic. PIHC are a group practice comprising of health professionals who believe in the multi-disciplinary team approach to practical health care for patients and advocate the importance of patient education to enhance the personal health and wellness of each individual.

It is envisaged that Adventure Out and PIHC will combine their expertise to deliver new and exciting activities as well as enhancing our existing programs. Please visit www.pihc.com.au to learn more about PIHC and their services.

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May 2008

WACA Abseil

This year’s 2008 Urban Descent for PMH and Youth Focus raised approx $169,000.

Well done to those that participated and a big thank you to all of you volunteers for helping out. Without your help the event would not have been a success.

We hope that you are all eager to come back next year and help us out again. We will keep you updated as the 2009 event approaches.

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March 7th 2008

ECO Certified!

Adventure Out Australia awarded Ecotourism level Certification by Ecotourism Australia for their Kimberley Odyssey Treks.

Want to help the environment while you are on holidays? The ECO Certification logo means that you are guaranteed to experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction or accommodation that looks after the environment. The ECO Certification program assures you that certified products are backed by a commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.

Kimberley Odyssey Ecotourism

Tourism in a natural area that offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with an operator that uses resources wisely, contributes to the conservation of the environment and helps local communities.

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November 28th 2007

PMH Foundation Support

Adventure Out supporting PMH Foundation at the Rio Carnival Ball 24 Nov 07.

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October 26th 2007

Kimberley Odyssey Eco Trek

The Kimberley is well known for its spectacular geography as well as its diverse and unique mix of inhabitants and industry. People who are visiting the region are leaving with lifelong memories of the breathtaking scenery, unique Aboriginal rock art and culture, classic barramundi fishing and distinctive East Kimberley characters. Join Adventure Out and experience this eco adventure trek.

Dates

• 13–19 June 2008 Doon Doon FULLY BOOKED
• 19–25 June 2008 Doon Doon FULLY BOOKED
• 6–12 July 2008 Speewah–Doon Doon
• 15–21 July 2008 Doon Doon FULLY BOOKED
• 29 July–4 August 2008 Speewah–Doon Doon
• 17–23 August 2008 Speewah–Doon Doon

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October 24th 2007

Kokoda Treks

Adventure Out offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural wealth and history of the Kokoda Track. This adventure encompasses a 96 km trek across the Owen Stanley Ranges operating from either Kokoda Village to Owers Corner, or Owers Corner to Kokoda Village (optional 3 day extension to Buna available). Contact the office to find out more details.

Dates

2008

• 17–25 August 2008 Kokoda to Owers Corner.
• 30 August–7 September 2008 Owers Corner to Kokoda (8–10 September optional 3 day Buna Village).

When booking flights, please arrive a day prior and depart a day later to your chosen trek dates. Accommodation for these days is covered in your trek cost.

2009

• 3–11 May 2009. Owers Corner to Kokoda (12–14 May optional 3 day Buna Village).
• 25 May–2 June 2009. Owers Corner to Kokoda.
• 22–30 September 2009. Kokoda to Owers Corner (19–21 September optional 3 day Buna Village).
• 6–14 September 2009. Owers Corner to Kokoda (15–16 September optional 3 day Buna Village).

When booking flights, please arrive a day prior and depart a day later to your chosen trek dates. Accommodation on these days are covered in your trek cost.

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August 2007

Adventure Out switches to using Biodiesel in their vehicles as part of their environment protection policy. Biodiesel is biodegradable and non-toxic, and typically produces about 60% less net carbon dioxide emissions than petroleum-based diesel, as it is itself produced from atmospheric carbon dioxide via photosynthesis in plants.

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Adventure Out (Our last 10 Years)

2006

Ran first National Youth Science forum program in the East Kimberley. Ran program for Hewlett Packard 320 people at Sir James Mitchell Park, South Perth.

2005

Ran Energiser program at the new Perth Convention Centre for Woodside Finalist in WA Tourism Awards for Adventure Tours Category.

2004

Ran first Hong Kong International School rafting program. Finalist in WA Tourism Awards for Adventure Tours Category.

2003

Shifted to new premises at Orrong Road, Welshpool.

2002

Inaugural Allendale Abseil fundraising event for PMH Foundation.

2001

Ran a series of programs for The Unity of First People of Australia (UFPA).

2000

Ran a series of programs for the Royal Australian Navy.

1999

First Banker’s Trust program Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine).

1998

AO ran it’s first Harley Bike Tour.

1997

First St James Ethics Centre program Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine).

1984

Adventure Out began.