Navigation
(Children under 18 years need parent / guardian signature)
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If you like to get out in the bush and explore then one of the most essential skills required is to know how to navigate with a map and compass!
Our one-day navigation course is designed to give you a hands on approach to learning how to safely find your way through the bush, using a map and compass. Our instructors and guides are skilful navigators and are highly qualified and experienced in teaching this essential outdoor skill. This course develops self relientance and confidence in
- map types, use in the field, grid references, features, and contours
- compass features, types, general usage, map bearings, field bearings, resections, and walking or hiking on a compass bearing
- route planning, route selection, route cards, time and distance estimation
- GPS features, operating functions, use and limitations; and
- emergency navigation techniques using the sun and the stars.
After this course you will have acquired a new set of skills making you a confident bush navigator no matter where you go!
Exodus will provide:
- equipment – map and compass
- comprehensive instructional safety training
- catering available if required
What you need to bring:
- hat
- long sleeved shirt if you have sun sensitive skin
- closed in shoes for bush walking / hiking
- sunscreen
- water bottle
- rain coat
Choose another activity
- Whitewater rafting (currently unavailable)
- Whitewater canoeing
- Flat water canoeing
- River Tubing
- Abseiling / Rock Climbing
- High ropes
- Pinnacle challenge (mobile high ropes course)
- Low ropes / trust activities
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding (currently unavailable)
- Fishing tours
- Wildlife viewing
- Remote wilderness hiking
- Bush walking / hiking
- Bush survival skills
- Bush craft
- Navigation
- Life skills / team building
- Camping
- Camp Cooking
- Picnics and swimming