Bushcraft Survival Skills with Survival Courses Tasmania
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical shape to handle full-day outdoor activity with some hiking and shelter-building tasks.
Overview
Step into Tasmania's wild with Survival Courses Tasmania’s full-day bushcraft survival course. Learn advanced skills from navigation to shelter-building that equip you for rugged outdoor challenges.
Survival Course Sunday
Ages 12+ • Up to 8 hours
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About This Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating full-day bushcraft survival course that builds on essential skills while introducing advanced techniques. Learn to navigate, purify water, and construct shelters, all under the guidance of expert instructors. This immersive experience promises to enhance your survival capabilities and provide unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.
There are many bushcraft survival training skills to be gained on this more in-depth course, so prepare for a full day and another steep learning curve, but – as always – it will still be both challenging and rewarding, will boost your practical capabilities and be fun at the same time.
Duration
8 Hours
About
This 1-day bushcraft and survival course carries on from the Essential Basic Survival Course 1 and comes before our other bushcraft survival training courses: the Intermediate Survival Course 1, the Intermediate Survival Course 2, and the Advanced Survival Course for surviving / living longer-term in the wilderness (coming soon in 2024).
The cost includes: 1 day of survival & bushcraft instruction from a fully qualified instructor, hot beverages, land use fees, insurance and your own signal mirror to take home
The instructors at Survival Courses Tasmania are trained in modern survival techniques and also in more traditional bushcraft, with qualifications from some of the top survival and wilderness schools internationally.
What's Included
- Some revision from the first basic course.
- Types of tinder.
- Useful trees & plants of the local area.
- Water (collecting, filtering and purifying).
- Improvised water filters.
- Land navigation / orienteering using a map & compass.
- Emergency signalling (active and passive methods – critical if you’re not able to move away from your camp due to injury).
- How to improvise a fish hook and line from discarded items when you don’t have any fish hooks or a reel.
- How to pitch a Hoochie tarp when you only have a poncho with you and no tarp.
- Greater natural navigation (using the stars).
- Wilderness first aid – how to make a moon boot for a broken ankle in the field using a sleeping mat.
- Natural group shelters and bedding platforms.
- Construction of a Teepee shelter (making use of the increased thermal properties of a circular-based shelter & how to incorporate a fire inside).
- How to use floating ocean debris (e.g. a large, plastic container or buoy) to protect fire lighting on a windswept coastline.
Adventure Tips
Pack Layered Clothing
Tasmania’s weather can shift rapidly; wear moisture-wicking layers and prepare for cool temperatures even in summer.
Bring Sturdy Footwear
Expect uneven, sometimes slippery terrain—hiking boots with good grip are recommended for all activities.
Stay Hydrated
Though you’ll learn purification techniques, bring plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the full-day course.
Charge Your Devices
While this is a tech-light course, having a charged phone for emergencies is advised as a safety precaution.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tasmanian pademelon
- Green rosella parrot
History
Tasmania’s wilderness holds deep cultural significance for the Palawa people, with areas around Evandale historically used for hunting and gathering.
Conservation
Survival Courses Tasmania emphasizes low-impact techniques and respectful interaction with native flora and fauna to preserve the local ecosystem.
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Adventure Hotspots in Launceston
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sturdy Hiking Boots
Protects feet on uneven, sometimes slippery terrain encountered during shelter building and navigating bushland.
Weather-Appropriate Layers
Allows you to adjust clothing for Tasmania’s rapidly changing weather to stay comfortable throughout the day.
spring|summer|fall|winter specific
Water Bottle
Essential for hydration, even though water purification methods will be practiced during the course.
Sun Protection
Includes sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to minimize UV exposure during outdoor activities.
spring|summer|fall specific