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Adventure Activities, Skill-Based Games and Educational Experiences

P: (03) 6428 6121

M: 0448 286 121

[email protected]

www.campbanksia.com


Activity Name Activity Description Location Time

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Equipment &

pre-requisites

Water Watch Participants collect water samples from the

pond. Categorise and identify the different life

forms found. (PWS).

Camp Banksia

pond area

3/4 hour 5 20 25-30 Buckets, scoops, nets,

magnifying glasses

and ID sheets

are supplied

Mini Beasts Participants conduct a “Tree Shake” and collect

the life forms which fall from the tree. You can

then categorise and identify them. (PWS).

Camp Banksia

grounds

3/4 hour 5 20 25-30 Magnifying glasses,

tarps and ID sheets

are supplied

Whale & Dolphin

Rescue

Build a life size whale on the beach. Learn about

whale and dolphin strandings and how we can

help them survive. (PWS).

Freer’s Beach

(Adjacent to

Camp Banksia)

1 hour 10 40 70 Buckets, spades and

tarps are supplied

Bush Survival Skills Learn safe bush walking practices and skills.

How to pitch a tent. How to improvise a shelter.

Awareness of animals e.g. devils & snakes.

(Very good team building activity). (PWS).

Bush adjacent

to Camp

Banksia

1 hour 10 20 25-30 Tent and tarps

are supplied

Activities at Camp Banksia make the most of our natural bushland and coastal setting, large grassed areas and variety of indoor and sheltered spaces.

You can choose to conduct activities on site or throughout Port Sorell at the beautiful estuary, river and beach.

Some activities are delivered by local experts including the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (PWS) Discovery Rangers

and the Snake Catcher Burnie (SCB), others can be self-led using Camp Banksia’s facilities and equipment.

Activities can be arranged to fit your schedule and modified to suit each group’s needs and abilities. Please note: a minimum booking of 3 hours for Parks and Wildlife sessions is required Monday–Friday with the ability to mix and match activities to fill the booking.

To enquire about any activity or to make a booking, contact the Camp Banksia office on 03 6428 6121 or email [email protected]. Please book activities delivered by local experts in advance of your visit to Camp Banksia.



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pre-requisites

Damper Making Make a damper and cook in an open fire. Participate in another activity while your damper is

cooking. Enjoy it for am/pm tea or supper. (PWS).

Camp Banksia

grounds

1/2 hour

to 1

hour

15 20 25-30 Camp ovens,

fire pit and Ingredients are supplied.

Spotlighting Night time animal spotting and frog

call identification. (PWS).Camp Banksia

grounds

3/4 hour 10 20 25-30 Spotlight supplied.

BYO torches.

Penguin Viewing

(4 km return

walk from end of

Hawley Beach)

Visit the local Little Penguin colony at Port Sorell.

See them returning to their burrows after a day’s

fishing. Best time to view the Little Penguins is from Nov to April but some can be seen all year. (PWS).

Hawley Point 2 hours.

Start at

dusk

10 25 30 Bus required.

BYO torches.

Day Walk to

Carbuncle

(10km return)

Can incorporate “Rock Pool Ramble”, “Whales

and Dolphins” & “Bird Watching” Take a packed

lunch or BBQ (May wish to incorporate with a

Penguin Viewing). (PWS).

Port Sorell

foreshore

9am to

2pm

or 1pm

to 6pm

20 30 50+ Bus “may be” required

as this is a long walk.

Narawntapu

National Park

Day Trip

Day visit to see the Serengeti of Tasmania. Varies throughout the year. Wildlife during the day and at sunset. Bushwalks, rock pool rambles, vegetation study. This excursion can incorporate many of the other activities listed here. Take a pre packed lunch or BBQ evening meal. (PWS).

Narawntapu

National Park

9am to

4pm

or

1pm to

8.30pm

20 30 50+ Bus required – 30 min drive each way.Advanced Booking required with Parks & Wildlife. Entry exemptions may be available for educational purposes.

Introduction

to Wildlife

The ranger will talk about the local wildlife and

their habitat. See real life specimens; devil, fox,

possum, snake etc. (PWS).

Main Hall

Camp Banksia

1/2 hour

to

1 hour

10 30 50+ No equipment

required.



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No.

Max

No.

Equipment &

pre-requisites

Panatana Track

Conservation Walk

(7km return)

Nature walks over Panatana Rivulet footbridge

to conservation area. History of Port Sorell; ship

building, fishing etc. Good bird watching and great photo opportunities. (PWS).

Port Sorell 2 hours 10 20 25-30 BYO Camera.

Fishing Catch your dinner! (Maybe). Walk to local jetty

and try your luck. We can organise a “Fishing

Volunteer” guide for this activity.

Port Sorell Jetty 1 hour

(min)

5 10 15-20 Some rods available.

Bait not supplied.

Beach Walk Walk the length of the beach studying sand

formations & tides, collect shells, seaweed etc.,

and gain an understanding of the natural forces

at work. (PWS).

Freer’s Beach

(Adjacent to

Camp Banksia)

1 1/2

hours

10 25 30+ ID sheets supplied.

Snake Awareness &

Reptile Show

Learn the role played by snakes in the

environment, how to avoid being bitten by one

plus practical and accurate first aid. (PWS).

Main Hall

Camp Banksia

1/2 hour

to

1 hour

10 15 20-25 Crepe bandage

rolls supplied.

Enjoy the talent of an experienced snake

catcher! Held within a fully secured snake pit.

See, feel and learn all about snakes and reptiles.

(SCB).

Main Hall

Camp Banksia

or outdoors

1 1/2

hours

10 20 30 Crepe bandage

rolls supplied.

Rock Pool Rambles View the inhabitants of rock pools (temporary

removal only – no collecting). Categorise and

identify them. Low tide needed. (PWS).

Hawley Beach 3/4 hour 10 20 20-25 No equipment

required.


Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment &

pre-requisites

Kayaks Kayaks are available to use onsite on our pond or can be

taken a short distance to the sheltered waterways of the

Rubicon River and Panatana Rivulet.

Onsite @ Camp Banksia

12

kayaks

Fees

apply

PFD’s and paddles

supplied.

Bicycles Bicycles that range in sizes are available onsite. The bikes

can be ridden around the camp or take a longer trip

down the nearby bike track along the beachfront.


15

Bikes of

various

sizes

Fees

apply

Helmets supplied.

Tennis Courts Onsite tennis courts are available for groups to use. Onsite @ Camp Banksia

2

courts

Free of

charge

Tennis racquets and

tennis balls supplied.

Basketball,

Volleyball, Netball

or Badminton

The Banksia Centre has a full sized indoor basketball

stadium which can also be set up for other sports such

as volleyball, netball or badminton.

Onsite in the

Banksia Centre

Fees

apply

All nets, hoops, balls and

scoring equipment is

available on request.



pre-requisites

Outdoor space Camp Banksia has the luxury of sitting on 6 hectares and can offer plenty of space for a game of football, cricket

or whatever your heart desires.


Free of

charge

Refer to outdoor games

that can be supplied

on request.

Outdoor Chess

& Draughts

Large chess and draught pieces can be supplied to play

either game on our outdoor tile board.


Free of

charge

Fees will apply for loss or

negligent damage.

Supplied on request.

Beach Volley Ball Volley Ball can be set up on the camp grounds or

taken to nearby Freers Beach for a bit of fun in the sun

and sand!


Free of

charge


negligent damage.


Bocce Sets Bocce is available for groups to have fun on the grounds

or team up for a competition.


Free of

charge


negligent damage.


Sporting

Equipment

Other games available are totem tennis kits, skipping

ropes, frisbees, cricket sets, table tennis, giant connect

four, footballs, basketballs, netballs, soccer balls and

much more.


Free of

charge


negligent damage.

All equipment supplied

on request.


To make an enquiry or booking contact the Camp Banksia Office on 03 6428 6121

or send us an email at [email protected]


pre-requisites

Performing Arts

Room

In the Banksia Centre is our Performing Arts room. The

Performing Arts room can be utilised as indoor space for

inclement weather, playing games or putting on a show.

The choices are only limited to your imagination!

Onsite in the

Banksia Centre

Fees

apply

Chairs and tables

supplied upon request.

Port Sorell Golf

Club

A 9 hole, 18 tee golf course is next door to the camp. We can book a slot for you or alternatively a booking can be

made directly through the Port Sorell Golf Club pro shop.

1 Kilometre

from Camp

Banksia

Fees

apply

BYO Golf clubs or hire clubs from the pro shop.

Freers Beach A fantastic beach for fun, sand and play. A tidal bay

allows groups to walk out to Penguin Island or swim and

play in the safe shallows.

300 metres

from Camp

Banksia

Free of

charge

Remember to slip,

slop slap!

Fishing Rods Going fishing is a great way to enjoy the beach, relax and take in the beautiful surrounds of Port Sorell. Groups can fish nearby off the beach or take a walk to the Port Sorell pontoon about a kilometre from the camp.

Close to Camp 6 Fees

apply

Bait is not supplied.

To enquire about any activity or to make a booking, contact the Camp Banksia office on:

P: (03) 6428 6121 | M: 0448 286 121 | F: (03) 6428 7219 | E: [email protected]

www.campbanksia.com | 1 Anderson Street (PO BOX 61) Port Sorell, TAS 7307

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