Wirraway Homestead

Learn, challenge and experience new adventures.

Wirraway Homestead is a unique campsite in South Australia that combines ‘Australian settler’ style accommodation together with horse riding activities.

Wirraway (which means ‘challenge’ in Kaurna language) is a place to connect with yourself, your community and your environment. A place to make friends, develop new skills and have fun!

Fast Facts:

• 60-min drive from Adelaide CBD
• Picturesque & serene grounds set on 180 acres of countryside just outside Strathalbyn
• Accommodation options to suit school groups from 40 to 85 guests
• Three- or five-day school camps
• Horse riding lessons
• Adventure activities involving whip cracking, ropes courses, archery, horse riding, sheep mustering and lots more!
• Cinema, dining & entertainment room, snackbar and more!
• Facilities arranged in a beautiful ‘Australian Settler’ style setting
• Delicious in-house catering prepared & served by our experienced catering team
• Fully accessible
• Fully qualified instructors and staff.

Wirraway Musters feature daily Shed Talks featuring Christian messages and small group discussions. Shed Talks aim to connect children and young people with themselves, others, God and the natural world. Care is taken to ensure that content is age-appropriate and suitable for all cultural backgrounds.

At Wirraway we are always looking for people to volunteer their time, investing in the growth and wellbeing of young people.  

Bunkhouse Leaders play a vital role in supporting us with our famous ‘Muster’ school holiday program throughout the year. 

As a Bunkhouse Leader, you will lead and mentor a bunkhouse of young people aged 10-17 years, through a week-long camp. You will assist with the implementation of activities and motivate your bunkhouse group to step out of their comfort-zone, all the while having the best time ever!  

Musters Activities include:  

• Horse Riding & Trail Rides 
• Sheep Mustering  
• Low Ropes  
• Archery  
• Shelter Building  
• Bush Walking.  

 Wirraway’s Bunkhouse Leaders are more than just volunteers! They are: 

•  Part of our famous Wirraway community  
• Mentors and friends to young people 
• Forming meaningful relationships and friendships, from all walks of life 
• Sharing their story and their faith with young people  
• Developing their leadership potential 
• Transported to another time, living in an ‘Australian settler’ style country village 
• Experiencing the best of Wirraway’s equine companions 
• Experiencing the Adelaide Hills in all its glory 
• Upskilled and trained as needed 
• Part of our exclusive volunteer events, where volunteers can socialise and network 
• Provided with meals and accommodation during the camp period. 

Without Wirraway’s volunteers, our amazing Muster school holiday program just wouldn’t be possible.  

Specific requirements: 

• A valid DHS Working with Children Check
• A valid National Police Check

Please note: Baptist Care SA will assist approved applicants to obtain these checks/certificates free of charge. 

Interested in taking the first step? Express your interest in becoming a Bunkhouse Leader at Wirraway today!

Express your interest in becoming a Horse Helper for our Musters today! 

Bunkhouse Leader Testimonials

“I have been involved in bunkhouse leading for quite a few years. Being a bunkhouse leader has been so rewarding but also challenging at times. At Wirraway we support young people and empower them to believe in themselves. Musters give us the opportunity to change their perspective on life by reinforcing fun and positive experiences. I also love being able to talk to campers about faith during our shed talks and building relationships throughout the camp.”

Hannah Francis