Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre

Where is the Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre?

Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre (KOEC) is located on 60 ha of bushland at Kinchant Dam, 40 km west of Mackay nestled in the picturesque Pioneer Valley. A main attraction is its ability to offer safe aquatic programs year round. Nearby attractions include a working cane farm and sugar mill tours, the Eungella, Finch Hatton and Cape Hillsborough national parks, an Aboriginal culture centre, Mackay 's beaches and the Whitsundays. Clients include P —12 school students, tertiary students and teachers during the week and non-profit organisations (sporting clubs, scouts, youth groups, church groups) on weekends.

What does the Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre provide?

• Kinchant OEC specialises in providing quality outdoor programs that are educational, affordable and fun. The experienced staff of fully qualified teachers and instructors offer an extensive range of challenging 'Adventure Based Learning Experiences'
• Each program is individually developed and tailored to reflect your school aims, resources and student learning outcomes
• If you want your students to have more than just a recreational experience, KOEC can assist you to organise and run a program which will strengthen learning, build a community of lifelong learners and provide students with an 'education through adventure'

Programs Include

Flying fox High and low ropes courses Climbing wall Team challenge courses SailingWindsurfing CanoeingOutrigging Raft building Gifted and talented enrichment

Mountain bikeing Environmental discover trails Beach volleyball Orienteering Tobogganing ArcherySpecial needs Marine education Training and accreditation programs delivered byCert. 4 workplace trainers and assessors

Further information and contact details

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