Emu Gully History
Emu Gully Adventure Education Group Inc. was founded in 1995 and is a non-profit Incorporated Association. It's director Barry Rodgers (pictured right), is an experienced educator who has taught in both state and private schools. He was the founding Principal of Hillcrest Christian College, a large inter-denominational college in Victoria. Barry has served in the Australian Defence Force, and has wide knowledge and passion for Australia's military history. From humble beginnings, Emu Gully now employs 19 staff including, directors, management, facilitators, kitchen and maintenance personnel and caters for approximately 10,500 participants each year across 2 campuses with all programs centred around our core ANZAC theme.
The Helidon campus was established in 1995 and Pindari in 2002.
Our Helidon campus is set on approximately 180 acres, and is situated 17km east of Toowoomba. It is very well developed with air conditioned dormitory style accomodation for 170 guests. All groups are fully catered for out of our large modern kitchen and use one of our 3 dining areas.
The activities at Helidon are purpose built for developing teamwork and leadership qualities and are typically based around epic ANZAC events.The Helidon program is seen by many as an essential element of their curriculum, often being used by schools specifically to select, and empower their leadership teams.
We have recently duplicated our low ropes activites, and are currently in the process of duplicating our core ANZAC activities to enable us to more effectively deliver programs and cater for the individual needs of each group. Twisters and Skirmish are offered as optional extras at our Helidon campus.
Our Pindari campus is a 2500 acre property situated in northern NSW approximately 22km south of Ashford, bordering the Pindari dam.
In addition to the ANZAC theme and the ability to cope with adversity, the Pindari campus also has a wilderness theme and caters for approximately 150 participants sleeping in deluxe swags. It utilises outdoor showers with rudimentary water heating and long drop toilets. Meals are prepared by the campers in well equipped dining shelters and cooked over open fireplaces. The onsite classroom is also used as a central meeting point, teaching centre and for night time activities.
The activities at Pindari campus utilise the wilderness environment and range from GPS navigation and bush walking, to the "Buttress" (a large rock scramble with magnificent views), as well as twister buggies and motor boats.
The Pindari program should be seen as a fantastic opportunity for participants to have a reflective look at themselves as well as provide a very unique opportunity to develop relationships within the group.
