Learn hands-on skills with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy at NRMA Park and Resort
NRMA Parks and Resorts have partnered with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy in Australia for an exclusive three-year partnership in which kids can learn hands-on survival skills. Ditch the devices and learn how to light a campfire, build a bush shelter, tie knots and search for bushfoods!
The world’s best known outdoor adventurer, Bear Grylls, designed the program and activities, which both appeal to kids’ adventurous spirit and align with most parents’ wishes to ditch the devices for a little while.
The program, called Shipwrecked, has been specially designed for kids aged 4 to 17 years. Of course, parents are allowed to join in the fun as well! Should you accept a mission, there are four-hour-long challenges that can be completed during your stay at select NRMA Parks and Resorts.
Watch the teaser trailer for the Bear Grylls Survival Academy at NRMA Park and Resorts below!
Missions include:
- Hide to survive – Learn how to build a shelter using building materials found in nature.
- Get out alive – Learn to tie knots, cross difficult terrain and follow a trail using teamwork and communication.
- Navigate the island – Learn about navigation, pacing and how to follow an orienteering course.
- Feast in the wild – Learn how to light a fire, prepare and cook damper and throw spears at targets.
Which NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts will offer the Bear Grylls Survival Academy?
The Bear Grylls Survival Academy will initially be offered at the following NRMA holiday resorts from 9th April:
- Gold Coast, Queensland – NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort
- Coffs Coast, NSW – NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort
- North Coast, NSW – NRMA Southwest Rocks Holiday Resort
- Central Coast, NSW – NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resortt
- The Grampians, Victoria – NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park
Guests at NRMA Parks can book into The Bear Grylls Survival Academy via the NRMA Parks and Resorts website. There is a special introductory rate of $15 per child, per mission.
NRMA Parks and Resorts CEO, Paul Davies said, “We are thrilled to bring the Bear Grylls Survival Academy to Australia for the first time. Joining a real-life Bear Grylls adventure is every kid’s – and some parents’ – dream, and we think our guests will love rising to the challenge.”
About NRMA Parks and Resorts
NRMA Parks and Resorts is one of the most trusted brands in Australia, offering 37-holiday parks and resorts in some of the country’s most incredible natural destinations spanning Tropical North Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Many of the parks also welcome pets, making family holidays even easier! All have introduced more flexible booking conditions and COVID-19 operational measures to ensure the health and safety of guests.
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