"Fantasic experience and highly recommended for anyone even just contemplating venturing out into the great outdoors. The information provided by guides Brian and Tanya can literally save your life!"
Bridgette B - TripAdvisor Review, February 2017

"Amazing staff who were incredible helpful and adjusted the course to fit everyone's needs. Great experience, would recommend to anyone"
TripAdvisor Review - March 2017


This course is designed to give you the essential skills in Bush Survival and Wilderness Travel.

This one day outdoor course is packed with essential wilderness survival and safety training. Our one day survival course is a dynamic combination of both traditional and modern survival and safety skills. Learn what to do if you get lost in the bush, what essential gear you should carry, how to build an emergency shelter from natural materials, light a fire with and without matches, find your way with a map and a compass and much, much more!

This course will provide you with the necessary skills to:

  • Prepare and equip for wilderness adventures
  • Build shelter
  • Light fire
  • Gather water
  • Signal for rescue
  • Navigate in the wilderness with basic navigation skills
With some knowledge, basic skills and a little confidence in your own ability you can survive almost anywhere!

Course Prerequisites:

  • A keen sense of Adventure!

What's included:

  • Australia's most experienced Adventure Guiding & Outdoor Training Specialists
  • Nationally Qualified & Highly Experienced Guides
  • All Technical Equipment
  • Delicious & Nutritious Lunch


We provide all specialist personal and group equipment including compasses and maps, etc.

After we process your booking an information sheet detailing specific equipment and dress requirements will be sent to you.

Lunch is also provided on this adventure- Please be sure to inform us on your booking form if you have any special dietary requirements!


If you do not receive an immediate booking confirmation you may be the opening booking for this activity, our office will contact you shortly to confirm your booking.

Key Info

  • alarm Duration: 480
  • person Age: All Ages
  • people Group Size: Min 1

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  • Available for all ages
  • Packages start from AU$199.00pp

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  • What is the minimum age for Survival Skills at Katoomba?

    The minimum age for Survival Skills at Katoomba is suitable for all ages.

  • How long does an Survival Skills session at Katoomba last?

    The average Survival Skills session at our Katoomba centre is 8 to 9 hour.

  • Is Survival Skills Katoomba open for bookings during the week?

    Absolutely, however Survival Skills is busiest at the weekend - and our Katoomba centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.

  • Is Survival Skills Katoomba open for bookings at weekends?

    Survival Skills at Katoomba is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Survival Skills bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!

  • How popular is the Survival Skills Katoomba center?

    Geronigo® aims for all of our Survival Skills locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Survival Skills Katoomba center is no exception. Book with confidence!

  • Can I buy a gift voucher for Survival Skills Katoomba?

    Yes you can buy Survival Skills Katoomba gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Survival Skills Katoomba vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).

  • What is the postcode for Survival Skills Katoomba?

    The postcode for Survival Skills Katoomba is Katoomba NSW 2780. Please note that sometimes our Survival Skills centers are difficult to find from a postcode and satnav. We will supply detailed directions to Survival Skills Katoomba on your booking receipt.

  • Where is Survival Skills Katoomba?

    The Survival Skills Katoomba center is located at the following address: 166-170 Katoomba St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia. Please note that sometimes our Survival Skills centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!

  • How much is Survival Skills at Katoomba?

    The average package price of Survival Skills at Katoomba $199.00. The lowest price is $199.00 with the most expensive option being $199.00.

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