wirraway homestead

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.

Get in touch with us to find out more or Call Us (08) 8388 5234.

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School Camps

Wirraway Homestead is the ideal place for school groups to get away and grow together.

Our School programs run for three days and two nights, can accommodate up to 80 people, are fully catered and offer a variety of activities.

Our programs are tailor-made for young people to learn new skills, build new relationships and experience a different way of life. Our qualified staff provide bespoke support in a faith-based environment.

Featured Activities

Our activities are tailored to the group’s age and abilities and include:

Horse riding
Low Ropes course
Archery
Sheep mustering
Whip cracking
Mini Golf
8-ball
Table tennis
Bushwalking
Campfires
and lots more.

Speak to a Program Coordinator to build you customised program. Call T: (08) 8388 5234.

CLICK HERE TO ENQUIRE ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL CAMP!

Musters – School Holiday Programs

Baptist Care SA’s Wirraway School Holiday Program – our famous Musters – run throughout all school holidays.

The program is designed for young people aged 10-15 years wanting to learn new skills, build new relationships and experience a different way of life.

A general day includes activities like:

Horse Riding
Sheep Mustering
Low Ropes
Archery
Amazing Race
Team Games
Shelter Building
Bush Walking
Evening Activities.

Your kids will have an amazing time, make new friends, step out of their comfort zone, and do something out of the ordinary!

Summer Musters 2021/2022

These Summer School Holidays we offer a total of five Musters, including a new camp with a special focus on Horse Riding and we certainly will have our traditional New Year Camp as well.

Our dates are set, and registration will open soon! Keep an eye on Facebook and our website for updates.

Musters One – 10-12 years
- 13-17 December 2021
NEW: Musters Two - Jillaroo & Jackaroo Horse Camp (12-17 years)  
- 20-22 December 2021
Musters Three (14-17 years) – Traditional New Year Camp
- 4-7 January 2022
Musters Four (10-12 years)
- 10-14 January 2022
Musters Five (13-15 years)
- 17-21 January 2022

Registrations are now open!

Agency (DCP etc) registrations must contact our office to obtain a COUPON code to register. Please phone 08 8388 5234 or email [email protected] during business hours to obtain this code prior to registering.

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Questions? Give us a call today on 8388 5234 or email [email protected].

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