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

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 s facilities

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.

Activity Name Activity Description Location Time Needed Min Ideal Max Equipment & Water Watch Participants collect water samples from the pond. Categorise and identify the different life forms found.

2 Activities at 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 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 office on or office@campbanksia.com. Please book activities delivered by local experts in advance of your visit to. Activity Name Activity Description Location Time Needed Min Ideal Max Equipment & Water Watch Participants collect water samples from the pond. Categorise and identify the different life forms found. (PWS). pond area 3 / 4 hour 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). grounds 3 / 4 hour 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 ) 1 hour 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 Tent and tarps are supplied

Activity Name Activity Description Location Time Needed Min Ideal Max Equipment & Damper Making Make a damper and cook in an open fire.

grounds 1 / 2 hour to 1 hour 15 20 25-30 Camp ovens, fire pit and Ingredients are supplied.

Penguin Viewing (4 km return walk from end of Hawley Beach) Visit the local Little Penguin colony at Port Sorell.

(PWS). Hawley Point 2 hours. Start at dusk 10 25 30 Bus required. BYO torches.

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.

Bushwalks, rock pool rambles, vegetation study. This excursion can incorporate many of the other activities listed here.

3 Activity Name Activity Description Location Time Needed Min Ideal Max Equipment & 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). grounds 1 / 2 hour to 1 hour Camp ovens, fire pit and Ingredients are supplied. Spotlighting Night time animal spotting and frog call identification. (PWS). grounds 3 / 4 hour 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 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 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 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 1 / 2 hour to 1 hour No equipment required.

Activity Name Activity Description Location Time Needed Min Ideal Max Equipment & Panatana Track Conservation Walk (7km return) Nature walks over

Good bird watching and great photo opportunities. (PWS). Port Sorell 2 hours 10 20 25-30 BYO Camera. Fishing Catch your dinner! (Maybe).

Port Sorell Jetty 1 hour (min) 5 10 15-20 Some rods available. Bait not supplied.

, and gain an understanding of the natural forces at work. (PWS). Freer s Beach (Adjacent to ) 1 1 / 2 hours 10 25 30+ ID sheets supplied.

first aid. (PWS). Main Hall 1 / 2 hour to 1 hour 10 15 20-25 Crepe bandage rolls supplied. Enjoy the talent of an experienced snake catcher!

4 Activity Name Activity Description Location Time Needed Min Ideal Max Equipment & 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 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) 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 ) 1 1 / 2 hours 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 1 / 2 hour to 1 hour 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 or outdoors 1 1 / 2 hours 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 No equipment required.

Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment & Kayaks Kayaks are available to use onsite on our pond or can be taken a short distance to the sheltered waterways of the Rubicon

5 Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment & 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. 12 kayaks 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 Helmets supplied. Tennis Courts Onsite tennis courts are available for groups to use. 2 courts 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 All nets, hoops, balls and scoring equipment is available on request.

Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment & Outdoor space has the luxury of

desires. Refer to outdoor games that can be supplied on request.

tile board. will for loss or negligent damage. Supplied on request.

of fun in the sun and sand! will for loss or negligent damage. Supplied on request.

will for loss or negligent damage. Supplied on request.

6 Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment & Outdoor space 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. 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. will 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! will for loss or negligent damage. Supplied on request. Bocce Sets Bocce is available for groups to have fun on the grounds or team up for a competition. will for loss or negligent damage. Supplied on request. 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. will for loss or negligent damage. All equipment supplied on request.

Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment & Performing Arts Room In the Banksia Centre is our Performing Arts room.

The choices are only limited to your imagination! Onsite in the Banksia Centre Chairs and tables supplied upon request.

We can book a slot for you or alternatively a booking can be made directly through the Port Sorell Golf Club pro shop.

A tidal bay allows groups to walk out to Penguin Island or swim and play in the safe shallows. 300 metres from Camp Banksia Remember to slip, slop slap!

7 Activity Name Activity Description Location Number Pricing Equipment & 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 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 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 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 Bait is not supplied. To make an enquiry or booking contact the Office on or send us an at office@campbanksia.com

nova To enquire about any activity or to make a booking, contact the office on: P: (03) 6428 6121 M: 0448 286 121

8 nova To enquire about any activity or to make a booking, contact the office on: P: (03) M: F: (03) E: office@campbanksia.com 1 Anderson Street (PO BOX 61) Port Sorell, TAS 7307

All items within the Sports library are for Hire, free of charge. Items can be individually hired or within a specific Kit as outlined below.

All items within the Sports library are for Hire, free of charge. Items can be individually hired or within a specific Kit as outlined below. Sports Library The Sports Library comprises a diversity of equipment for not only main stream sports but a wide range of alternative recreation and family orientated activities All items within the Sports