Outdoor Education students on Cape to Cape track. Photo by John Tonkin College
WA’s national parks and reserves offer a spectacular setting for Outdoor Education. Our parks protect WA’s most significant biodiversity and cultural values. They also provide opportunities for activities such as hiking, kayaking, climbing, camping and mountain biking in awe inspiring locations that can be both spectacular and challenging.
DBCA’s Parks and Wildlife Service encourages responsible, safe and sustainable access to those important landscapes.
There are some simple steps to plan your group excursion to ensure a safe and sustainable experience in nature.
- Choose the location
- Contact the local Parks and Wildlife Service office where you intend to visit for information on notification requirements and booking processes
- Apply for any necessary permissions by submitting required forms to the local office
- Prepare your group for a safe and unforgettable experience!
Where are you planning to go?
Some locations have sites and activities (such as abseiling, caving or campsites) that can be booked by school groups.
Click on the map below to view booking information for the area you’re planning a visit to.
Does my event or activity require a permit or notification?
Notification is required for certain activities:
Groups camping on the Bibbulmum Track. Please notify us by completing this form.
Groups camping on the Cape to Cape Track. Please download and complete this form, then email it to conto.campground@dbca.wa.gov.au
Groups undertaking overnight hikes in Kalbarri National Park must notify Parks and Wildlife Service’s Geraldton office at geraldtonenquiries@dbca.wa.gov.au
Permission is required to camp at a non-bookable site, conduct an event with over 100 people or organise cross-country navigation exercises via the Lawful Authority form
To book group campsites or activities such as abseiling or caving, see the relevant sites under the 'Where are you planning to go' section.
The local Parks and Wildlife Service office will also inform you if they require any other forms for the sites they manage.
Submit your form to the local Parks and Wildlife Service office in the region where you wish to conduct the activity/event a minimum of eight weeks before the event date.
Receive approval: Ensure your activity has received approval from the local office.
Important resources
General information for your visit: safety and access - Know before you go | Explore Parks WA
Check local conditions (e.g., prescribed burns, safety alerts) – Park Alerts
Contact the relevant Parks and Wildlife Service office for site-specific advice
Check Emergency WA - Emergency WA
Download the Emergency Plus App
Keep the area clean Leave No Trace Principles
DBCA Certificate of Currency - DBCA Certificate of Currency - General Liability - RiskCover (PDF)
Do you need some inspiration on where to take your group?
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Environmental education opportunities run by DBCA
DBCA also offers tailored environmental education programs that you can utilise for your class:
Nearer to Nature – Perth Hills Discovery Centre (Mundaring); South West; Tree Top Walk (Walpole)
Yanchep National Park – Guided walk trails and wildlife experiences
River Guardians – activities in the Swan Canning Riverpark
