Summer School Information Pack 2019 - Mt Baw Baw
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Summer
School Information Pack 2019
Laser Tag | Archery Attack | Snowball Fighting | Bubble Soccer
Mountain Biking | Bushwalking and Outdoor Skills
Group Facilitation | Environmental Talks | Dingo Resource Centre
Make a booking or enquire today!
Speak to our Group Coordinator on 0412 259 236 or email
amon.bradshaw@mountbawbaw.com.au
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Why Mt Baw Baw?
Located on Melbourne’s doorstep Mt Baw Baw is the perfect
location for your next summer adventure. Just 2.5 hours east of
the CBD and 1 hour from the Latrobe Valley our natural setting
amongst the Snow Gums and proximity to the national park
provides a cool summer escape.
Our qualified instructors and Groups Coordinator can deliver mountain biking, bushwalking,
facilitated activities and team initiatives. We’ve got accommodation and catering options for all
budgets and are registered with the Australian Camps Association.
What’s new in 2019?
We’re launching some exciting new products and
activities for groups visiting the mountain. This
includes facilitated Japanese Snow Fighting,
Archery Attack, and Laser Tag sessions!
Our Dingo Resource Centre, home to our Alpine
Dingoes Rowdy and Warragul, acts as a base for
educational talks and walks about the unique sub-
alpine environment and endangered species such
as the Baw Baw Frog and Leadbeater’s Possum.
Quick Facts
Altitude 1564m Walking Trails: 12km
Record Temp: 31° National Park Size: 135.3 km²
MTB Terrain: Beginners 30% Intermediate 45% Advanced 25%
DID YOU KNOW? ● Mt Baw Baw is home to the critically endangered Baw Baw Frog which
only inhabits the plateau!
● The Plateau is the only place in Australia where you can be in the snow
and see the ocean!
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Facilitated Activities
Outdoor Initiatives and Team
Building (Facilitated)
Our qualified outdoor staff can facilitate initiatives and
team building activities. We can tailor sessions to suit
your educational and team-building goals. These include
a range of zero-prop and low prop challenges which
utilise the unique natural environment of the resort.
Facilitated Team Building Session (1.5hrs)
Includes multiple activities in sequenced session. Longer $15 per student
sessions can be arranged.
Japanese Snow Fighting (Facilitated)
Snow fighting... in SUMMER! Yukigassen is a strategic team capture the flag / dodgeball style game
for two teams of up to 7 players. We can cater for groups of up to 28 students per session. Sessions
run for between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on group. Helmets and safety equipment provided.
Snow Fighting (artificial snowballs) $19 per student
Includes rules and strategy session and tournament
competition with one of our facilitators
Snow Fighting (real snowballs!)
As above except we’ll use man-made snow and Yukigassen $39 per student
snowball making equipment*
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Archery Attack (Facilitated)
Archery Tag combines the best bits of Paintball, Archery and Dodgeball! Each session runs for 1.5
hours depending on group size with teams of up to 7 players. Helmets, bibs and arrows provided
along with a facilitator to cater for groups of up to 28 students per session.
Archery Tag Session (1.5 hrs)
Includes archery practice session, rules and strategy session $19 per student
and tournament competition with one of our facilitators
Laser Tag (Facilitated)
Our Laser Tag arena takes advantage of the natural terrain and features of Mt Baw Baw. Teams of
up to 10 players face off in different game formats. Capture the flag elements add an extra
dimension to point score games. We can facilitate of up to 20 students per session.
Laser Tag Session (1.5 hrs) $19 per student
Includes practice session, rules and strategy session and
tournament competition with one of our facilitators
Laser Tag + Archery Attack Combo (3 hrs+) $35 per student
Enjoy the best of both worlds with the double combo.
Bubble Soccer (Self-Managed)
Our Bubble Soccer in the ski bowl is a fun activity to break up the day. Teams of up to 5 players
verse each other in a standard game of soccer with up to 20 students in rotating team format.
Self-Managed Bubble Soccer Session (1hr) $10 per student
Includes bubble soccer equipment, goals, soccer ball and a lot
of laughs.
In-Ground Trampolines (FREE)
Come and try our two inground bounce trampolines with volleyball nets! The Bounce Trampolines
are free to use however supervision is required. Please register at Guest Services before use.
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Nature Activities
Guided Bushwalking (Facilitated)
We offer guided hikes with one of our qualified staff within the Resort boundaries for up to 30
students per session.
Guided Bushwalking / Hikes (up to 3 hours)
We’ll explore the area of the resort beyond summit and learn $15 per student
about the unique natural features, plants and animals of the
resort and National Park.
Guided Night Hikes (up to 2 hours)
For groups of up to 15* students per session. We’ll go on a $15 per student
night hike within the resort boundary. Head torches required.
Froggy Fact Enviro Walk (1 hour)
We’ll take your students on a walk to summit where they can $10 per student
learn about the critically endangered Baw Baw frog.
*In order to comply with AAS Guidelines we may request staffing be provided by your school to
ensure safe staffing levels. The desired staffing ratio is 1:10.
Bushwalks in the National Park
The Resort is the perfect base for starting or finishing hikes into the Baw Baw National Park. Pending
Tour Operator Approval we will be offering Guided or Assisted Hikes from Summer 2019.
Hiking Destinations
EASY MODERATE MODERATE
Baw Baw Three Peaks Baw Baw to Mushroom Rocks Walhalla to Baw Baw Alpine Trail
15.5km / 1 day 30km / 2 days 1 night 45km / 2.5 days 2 nights
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Mountain Biking (Facilitated or Assisted)
We provide sequenced lessons for beginner-intermediate cross-country
mountain biking any time during green season. Lessons generally run for 2.5 hours. Group size
varies between 6 - 15 depending on ability. If you’re leading your own ride we can provide staff to
assist.
MTB Skill and Ride Session (2.5hrs) (Facilitated)
For beginners to intermediate riders. We’ll provide a safety $65pp inc. mountain bike rental
brief, skills and progression to improve your student’s abilities. $20pp BYO bike/helmet
Additional sessions
Additional sessions around the resort or on nearby trails Contact us for discounted rates
XC MTB Rental
Up to 30 bikes are available subject to booking and availability $45/day
Orienteering and Navigation Skills (Facilitated or Self-Managed)
The sheltered ski slopes, trails and snow gum forests of the Resort are the perfect location to learn
or practice orienteering and navigational skills.
Facilitated Orienteering Sessions (2hrs) $15 per student
Includes a navigation skills session and group challenge.
Self-Managed Orienteering
Course set up only $120 course set up fee
Off-Mountain Activities
Our location on the Baw Baw Plateau gives us close access to outdoor activities around the
Gippsland and Baw Baw Shire area. These are provided by external companies.
Off-Mountain Activities include:
White-Water Canoeing on the Flat Water Canoeing on Blue Abseiling and Rock Climbing
Thompson Rock Lake around Mushroom Rocks
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Safety Equipment Hire
For self-guided trips, or hikes into the national park we offer hire or safety equipment such as PLBs
and radios subject to booking and availability.
Personal Locator Beacon Hire 1 DAY HIRE: $30
For your ease of mind, we recommend carrying an emergency 2 DAY HIRE: $45
locator device when hiking in the wilderness (for example, on 7 DAY+ HIRE: $88
the Australian Alps Walking Trail).
Radio Hire
For school groups, community groups or those wishing to be FREE for visiting schools with
safe we will be offering radio loan services. Speak to our security deposit
Group Coordinator for availability.
Education Sessions
Enviro Talks and Walks
Our qualified staff can deliver educational sessions tailored to meet your curriculum objectives.
Enviro Walk / Talk (1 hour)
Delivered in VC Restaurant Conference Room, your
lodge, or on the trail, we can tailor our Enviro talk to suit
your needs. We typically focus on the environmental
impact of the resort and introduce the unique flora and
fauna.
Meet the Dingoes Session
Meet Rowdy and Warragul (20 mins - 60mins)
Come and Visit our Dingo Resource Centre home of our
two lovable Alpine Dingoes Rowdy and Warragul. Your
students will get up and close and learn about this
endangered native animal (If you’re lucky you might
even get a dingo kiss!)
$99 per session
Maximum group size varies, for large groups we will break
into smaller groups and rotate students
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Catering
Catering Options
Breakfast Morning Tea Lunch Afternoon Tea Dinner
$10-$13 $7-8 $15-16 $7-8 $15-$20
Continental Fresh Muffins, Salad/chicken Café slice or cake Pizza, schnitzel,
breakfast Fruit Platters wraps or hot meal and drink pasta dish
(take-away okay)
Catering to your lodge
We can prepare everything you need to allow you to cook for your students in the comfort of your
lodge. We cater for all dietary needs and can customise your menu to suit. - Full menu and pricing
is available by request.
Accommodation
Lodge Accommodation
A wide selection of lodges are available for school groups with prices ranging
between $15 to $30 dollars per night/per person*.
Resort Operated Lodges (ACA Accredited)
Banksia Lodge Capacity: 34 students / 6 teachers. $25 pp / night
Style: Bunk beds, BYO bedding, large eating and
dining area
Frosti Lodge Capacity: 12 students / 4 teachers. $30 pp / night
Style: Bunk beds, BYO bedding
Bunnerong Lodge Capacity: 10 students / 2 teachers $25 pp / night
Style: Bunk beds, BYO bedding
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Privately Operated Lodges (Please check accreditation)
WF Waters Capacity: 32 beds $15 pp / night
Style: Bunk beds, BYO bedding
Baw Ski Club Capacity: 20 beds $15 pp / night
Style: As above
EdSki Capacity: 33 beds $25 pp / night
Style: As above
Skali Capacity: 23 beds 30 pp / night
Style: As above $675 full lodge
Everest Lodge Capacity: 36 beds $25 pp / night
Style: As above *teachers free
Du Nord Capacity: 23 beds $770 full lodge
Style: As above *teachers free
Camping
For school groups staying on the mountain for multiple nights we offer a “camp out” option for
groups of students in our Nordic Bowl. As part of this we offer a range of camp skills sessions
including tent and camp set-up, bush craft and safety demonstrations/talks.
Tent Hire and Camping (15 minutes) $15 per student/night
This includes tent hire (and access to our Nordic Bowl Camp
Area (Port-a-Loo Access, Access to Emergency Shelter)
Tent Set-Up / Camps Skills /Safety Briefing Session (30 mins) $60 per session
We can provide campsite set-up and briefing session for your
students.
Access
Getting Here
Option 1: Historic Tourist Road
The turn off from the Princes Highway (M1) is at Drouin/Mt Baw exit, continue along via Noojee.
The tourist drive is very picturesque but narrow and windy.
Option 2: South Face Road
From the M1, take the turn off at the Moe exit and continue via Erica. Take the left turn off at
South Face Road. South Face Road is 26km of unsealed road, but a good wide road & straighter.
Option 3: Scenic Suburbs
The best option from the eastern suburbs is to travel along the Warburton Highway, turning off at
Yarra Junction which then joins the Tourist Road at Noojee.
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Bus Charter
Below is a list of some of the bus lines that travel to the Resort. Please note, in summer (outside of
declared “White Season”) Hazardous Area endorsement on drivers’ license is not required.
Mountain Top Experience Warragul Bus Lines
03 5134 6876 03 5623 5377
http://www.mountaintopexperience.com/ http://www.warragulbuslines.com.au/
Melbourne Bus Co. Melbourne Bus & Coach
1300 323 160 03 9555 2727
https://www.melbournebuscompany.com.au/ https://www.melbournebusandcoach.com.au/
Melbourne Bus Charters Rawson and Erica Bus lines*
03 9393 1399 03 5127 7954
http://www.melbournebuscharters.com.au/ *summer only
Make a booking or enquire today!
Speak to our Group Coordinator on 0412 259 236 or email
amon.bradshaw@mountbawbaw.com.au
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