AROUND THE SCHOOL
ranges from canoeing, kayaking, rafting
and swimming on the dam, to mountain
biking around the many tracks and trails on
the property, including a new single-track
mountain bike trail. We have a permanent
orienteering course set up across the
property, a low ropes course, many and
varied interactive activities plus hiking,
sightseeing, archery and a whole lot more.
With the long-term lease now in place,
more can be done at Stronghills. In the past
twelve months a great deal has changed.
Old machinery and equipment have been
removed along with kilometres of old
fencing. A boat shelter has been built for
our canoes as has storage for the mountain
bikes. The first stage of the mountain
bike track and the low ropes course have
been constructed. The plan over the next
few years is to replace three road bridges
on the property, develop some dormitory
accommodation, upgrade the current toilet
facilities, as well as constructing a high
ropes course, abseiling tower/climbing
wall and a flying fox. This will take time,
but hopefully each time a group goes to
Stronghills they will see that something new
has been built or some improvement made.
If you haven’t had the chance to visit
Stronghills yet, make sure you sign up for
a Parents and Kids camp or for the P & F
Family day. You won’t be disappointed.
Mr Peter Ashby
Director of Outdoor Education
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