Mittagundi Camp 

Last week a team of students took part in the Mittagundi Camp. Mittagundi is a very special place that has been built by young people for young people. For over 40 years students aged 14-17 have been led by young outdoor education leaders to experience pioneer farm life and explore our beautiful outdoors; rock climbing, water rafting, hiking and cross-country skiing.

This year we spent 7 days in some of Australia’s most beautiful country, the Australian Alps, cross country skiing and working on the Mittagundi pioneer farm. On the farm students were able to cook on the old wood-fired stoves, milk and care for the cows, care for the Clydesdales horses, chop wood and work in the blacksmith.  Our cross-country tour took us to MacNamara’s Hut and Buckety Plains (in the National Park behind Falls Creek) for 3 full days of snow fun. The highlight was a full day of skiing on Buckety Plains in perfect powder snow. We were able to perfect our snow ploughs and turning techniques.

Students always return home learning a little bit more about themselves, realising they are stronger and more capable than they think.  While students were challenged, they were fully supported by highly energised trained outdoor education leaders. But, importantly, they had lots of fun.