Bear Grylls
Survival Academy
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Bear Grylls Survival Academy
Experience with your stay at NRMA Parks and Resorts.
NRMA Parks and Resorts has exclusively partnered with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy to bring your kids SHIPWRECKED, an action-packed three-part survival and adventure program. Kids activities don’t get more exciting than this!!
SHIPWRECKED is based on the legendary adventures of Bear Grylls and is operated by an elite team of survival experts. It’s a super fun outdoor challenge that takes kids out of their comfort zones with exciting and interactive activities and obstacles surrounded by nature.
This exciting kids’ challenge helps kids build on their confidence, self-esteem, and social skills. They’ll learn how to think like a true survivor, all while having a blast and making new friends!
Whether you’re seeking school holiday activities or outdoor kids’ activities for your next getaway, the Bear Grylls Survival Academy promises plenty of fun and adventure.
Your missions
Take on 3 family-focused survival missions, each operated by our team of survival experts. Each mission aims to teach you and your kids how to think like a true survivor, all while having fun and making new friends. Missions are usually run on Saturdays with more sessions during school holidays. Each mission costs $12.50pp for My NRMA members and $25pp for non-members. Information about mission days and times is available by contacting reception or completing an enquiry form and one of our Bear Grylls Survival Academy Instructors will be in touch.
Missions
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Frequently asked questions
Bear Grylls Survival Academy is suitable for children aged 8yrs+ with or without a participating adult. Children aged 4-7years can participate with a paying and participating adult.
Yes, adults can join in! All missions are great family fun.
If you have already booked your accommodation with us and you’re interested in participating in the activities, complete the website enquiry form above, provide us with your booking number and our team will be in contact to discuss availability and bookings. Alternatively, guests can call or see our staff at Reception.
Prices from 2 September 2024: $12.50pp for My NRMA (adult or child) / $25pp for non-members (adult or child). Participants can also buy Mission 1 & 2 and receive Mission 3
for free!
Missions 1 & 2 are 60-90 minutes Mission 3 is 90minutes. Guests are asked to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the activity start time.
No, each course is run individually, however we recommend completing all 3 to become recognised as a Bear Grylls Survival Academy survivor and receive a prize!
As this activity is performed in the outdoors, allergens must be considered by the parent or guardian. It is important that all participant allergies are communicated at the time of booking. A parent or guardian may be requested to stay present during the mission.
Yes, each session will be operated and supervised by the mission Instructor. The parent or guardian is required to sign their child in and out of the activity. Should the child require assistance during the mission, the parent or guardian will be contacted to return to the Bear Grylls area.
There is generally a minimum of 5 participants in order for a mission to run with a maximum of 20. Missions are filled on a first in basis and fill fast especially during peak periods.
We strongly recommend booking places early to avoid disappointment.
Depending on the mission we will look to make alternative arrangements to run the mission as planned or reschedule to another time.
Yes. Refunds are available up to 3 hours before the start of the activity. Cancellation must be communicated to Reception and refunds will not be provided if the participant simply does not attend the activity. If the park has had to cancel a mission for any reason a full refund will be offered.
Bear Grylls has designed these missions, however, will not be at the park. Training has however been provided to our Survival Instructors by the Bear Grylls Survival Academy.
Mission schedules vary from park to park and increased sessions offered during peak periods. Complete the inquiry form to find out when sessions are running during your stay.
We ask that all participants arrive with a hat, enclosed footwear, clothing, a drink bottle and a sense of adventure! Don’t forget to apply sunscreen prior to arrival.
No, all activities are run within the property.
Yes, the parent or guardian must sign their child (or children) in and out of the program.
Yes, you will be required to sign a waiver prior to the commencement of the activity.