Outdoors Queensland welcomes applications for new financial members from organisations and individuals interested or involved in the outdoors.
To use the Member Directory, a list of all financial members, open the Individual or Life members lists and/or scroll/search for our organisational members below.
Note: Green highlight indicates link to Individual Member Page
- Ajit Alister
- Andrew Picone
- Barry Pryce
- Bianca Sebben
- Brian Kross (Life Member)
- Dave Batt (Life Member)
- David Chitty
- David Eke
- David Maskell
- Donna Little (Life Member)
- Donna Thompson
- Fiona Coppin
- Garry Goodey
- Ian Heath (Life Member)
- Indigo Willing
- Kathy Kingsford (Life Member)
- Kristen Bannister
- Kyla Whitfield
- Mal Schneider
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Margaret Hoyland
- Matthew Gane
- Michael Togher
- Murray Stewart
- Orielle Michaelis-Thorpe
- Phil Harrison (Life Member)
- Prasanna Peram
- Robert Campbell
- Robyn Elkington
- Shawn Brack
- Stuart Baker
- Tania Withington
- Trevor Standfast
- Tricia Stewart
Life Membership is the highest honour that Outdoors Queensland can bestow and Life Members will be held in the highest esteem.
The following Life Members have been conferred since Outdoors Queensland (QORF) was formed in 1996.
- Gillian Duncan (2023)
- Ian Heath (2022)
- John Wood (2019)
- Donna Little (2015)
- Dave Batt (2012)
- Brian Kross (2011)
- Rob Simson (2010)
- Kathy Kingsford (2009)
All Outdoors Queensland members have agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics, which are principles that outline the ethical standards that Outdoors Queensland expects its members to aspire to and adopt in order to guide their operations and decision-making.
Outdoors Queensland does not necessarily endorse or support the practices of the organisations listed. We strongly encourage those considering engaging the services of the following organisations to, at the very least:
- ask for references from past clients;
- discuss the educational outcomes you wish to pursue;
- review safety and risk management procedures; and,
- determine their level of insurance cover.
QCCC Mapleton
One of Queensland's most sought after outdoor education facilities.
Bundaberg Regional Council
Discover our spirit.
Paramount Adventure Centre
An adventure based company with the largest indoor climbing centre on the Gold Coast.
RATS Cycling Club
Off-road Cycling Club based in South-East Brisbane. Bringing together mountain bike, cyclocross and recreational off-road cyclists. Events, Social rides, Trailcare, Junior ride programs, women's rides and coaching events.
Camp Somerset
Camp Somerset is located on 1000 acres of bush land with dam frontage and offers school outdoor education programs, family camping, church/community groups.
City of Moreton Bay
City of Moreton Bay - We've Got it All!
Moorooka State School
... a vibrant, engaged community.
YMCA Brisbane
The YMCA believes that camping is all about challenging and inspiring through adventure.
Queensland Recreation Centres
Providing safe and active experiences for Queenslanders
Queensland Rogaine Association
The sport of long distance cross country navigation.
Adventure Alternatives
Adventure Alternatives - success in the classroom starts in the outdoors.
Motorcycling Queensland
Motorcycling Queensland aims to professionally manage and develop the business of motorcycle sport and recreation in Queensland.
The Boys’ Brigade Queensland
The adventure begins here.
Riverlife Adventure Centre
Riverlife is a young, dynamic and fun adventure company
Gold Coast Performance Centre
The Gold Coast Performance Centre is a premier sporting and camp facility located on the beautiful Gold Coast
Ironbark Outdoor Education Center
Spiritual Retreat and Education for life: these are the dual concepts on which St Peters Ironbark Outdoor Education program is based.
Boyne Island Environmental Education Centre
The Boyne Island EEC engages students, through residential or day visit experiences and schools & communities through modelling sustainable practices.
Jump Up For Kids
Nurturing Growth Outdoors
Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland (OEAQ)
Developing the people who deliver Outdoor Education in Queensland
Heart Foundation Walking
The wonder drug ...
Outer Limits Adventure Fitness
Adventure activities in the tropical playground of North Queensland
Higher Ground Australia
Specialists in Outdoor Education, Innovative and Personalised Corporate Programs, School Camps and Outdoor Adventures.
Orielle Michaelis-Thorpe
Aboriginal Youth Sport Climber - National Australian Team
Samford Valley Steiner School
Advancing social and cultural renewal through sound anthroposophical application.
Australian Ropes Course Builders
Our goal at ARCB is simple - to provide you with a safe environment to run your outdoor adventure program.
Bushwalking Queensland
The bushwalkers peak body in QLD
PCYC Queensland (Bornhoffen)
Our purpose is to inspire young people to be self aware, to build their social skills and to contribute positively to their community.
Wild and Wise Tribe
Wild and Wise Tribe - Outdoor activities, Holistic counselling, Nature-based transformation.
Youth Flourish Outdoors
Complex trauma focused adventure therapy heals
OpentraX Adventure Therapy Programs
Everyone has an untapped reservoir of potential waiting to be discovered.
Brisbane Boys’ College
The Brisbane Boys' College Outdoor Education program provides an environment where every boy has the opportunity to explore his natural outdoor surrounding with a key set of personal goals that lead to self-discovery, imagination, leadership and humility.
FNQ Nature Quest
Safe and sustainable natural world experiences
Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance
Active Queenslanders Industry Alliance supports the fitness, sport and recreation industry
Gecko Outdoor Sports Pty Ltd
Outdoor recreation events for Mount Isa.
Bicycle Queensland
Bicycle Queensland is a community and advocacy body for cyclists in Queensland.
Paddle Queensland
Management, coordination, development and promotion of canoeing in Queensland.
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre
Inspiring Minds for a Sustainable Future
Birdwings Forest School
Unique and immersive outdoor learning experiences
Jimna Base Camp
A campground, a holiday house and an event venue.
GJ Insurance Consulting
Unique Insurance Solutions tailored to the risks associated with Camping and Conference Centres
Hike Club Social
Born from a love of exercise, the outdoors and most importantly... socialising!
Googa Outdoor Education Centre
Googa is an outdoor education camp set in the ranges outside the township of Blackbutt, about two and a half hours from Noosa.
Element Photo and Video Productions
Element Photo and Video Productions, high impact photography and video production in South East Queensland.
Vertec Adventure
Vertec Adventure aims to position itself in the path of people. Our mission is to influence people positively, ultimately to facilitate change and bring about a realization of purpose.
PicTrax – Share the Adventure
The ultimate travel companion
The Outdoor Education Consultants
Outdoor Training and Adventure Based Learning
Seaforth Pines Outdoor Education and Conference Centre
A fun, supportive and confidence building environment
Trinity Anglican School
Outdoor Education is a sequential, holistic, challenging and dedicated programme
Sunrise Peak Psychology and Adventure Therapy
Evidence-based in-clinic and outdoor therapeutic services
Anglican Church Grammar School
Making a positive impact on boys through experiential and outdoor challenges.
Australian Climbing Assoc. QLD
We do the boring stuff that gives climbers the freedom to climb.
Gold Coast City Council
Defined by its spectacular beaches, hinterland ranges, forests, waterways and vibrant communities, the Gold Coast is an outstanding global city which is proudly looking towards the future.
TouchPoint One
We really know utilities.
Girl Guides Queensland
Girl Guides Queensland is a member owned not for profit organisation that delivers personal growth and leadership programs in the outdoors for girls and young women
Mungalli Falls Outdoor Education Centre
Teamwork is a way of life, and it’s something you can feel from your first day at Mungalli Falls
Kalianah Outdoors
Personal and team development
Orienteering Queensland
Orienteering is a great family sport, catering for young children right through to grandparents, for the super fast and not so fast, for the competitive and not so competitive.
Hillbrook Anglican School
Outdoor Education is an integral part of Hillbrook's curriculum, and all students are involved in the program over their five years here.
TAFE Queensland East Coast
TAFE Queensland East Coast - outdoor Leadership training on the Sunshine Coast.
Phase Zero Consulting Services
Experts in Training, Rescue and Support for high-risk Operations and Environments
Alexandra Park Conference Centre
Escape. Grow. Connect.
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre
Cooperation, consideration, courtesy and commonsense.
Mt Barney Lodge
Award winning camping and accommodation located in South East Queensland.
Ipswich City Council
Queensland's oldest provincial city
1. Individual Member Page Exemplar
Something like: Climbing instructor and outdoor educator
CYC Adventures
CYC Adventures runs holiday camps for kids and conferences for all
Go Ride a Wave
Surfing, bodyboarding, surf lifesaving, surf carnivals, surf safety, lifeguarding, stand up paddleboarding, sit-on-top kayaking, climbing, abseiling and corporate & team building activities.
Tablelands Outdoor Recreation Association
Inspiring individuals and families to embrace an active and adventurous lifestyle.
PGL Kindilan
An outdoor adventure experience with a difference.
Queensland Conservation Council
Queensland Conservation Council is the leading independent voice for the environment in Queensland.
Klepper Training Academy
Klepper - empowering outdoor enthusiasts and leaders
Queensland Walks
Queensland Walks - advocating for more walkable places .
Children’s Ministry Adventist Outdoors
Brisbane Grammar School
Educating boys within a strong learning culture that is innovative yet respectful of its traditions.
Kokoda Youth Foundation
Changing lives through the Spirit of Kokoda
Capricorn Caves
The premier nature based attraction in Central Queensland
Urban Climb
Urban Climb is the perfect indoor climbing destination for first timers, children, experts and adults.
Australian Slacklining Association
The representative body for slacklining in Australia
Trail Running Association of QLD
Our aim is to organise more running events on Queensland trails. There are so many great locations but very few races and we’d like to change that.
Camp Cooby
We are more than just an Outdoor Education Centre. We are about facilitating many pathways to help young people grow.
Apex Queensland Youth Camps Ltd
Your premium camp destination operating for more than 35 years!
Sunshine Coast Council
The Sunshine Coast has unique and diverse open spaces ranging from beaches, rivers, bush and mountains to recreation parks, sports grounds and recreation trails.
HYPAR WILD
HYPAR WILD offers a diverse range of adventure disciplines
Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre
Kinchant Outdoor Education Centre (KOEC) is located on 60 ha of bushland at Kinchant Dam, 40 km west of Mackay nestled in the picturesque Pioneer Valley.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Marrapatta Memorial Outdoor Education Centre
Pinnacle Sports
Pinnacle Sports is a niche climbing and outdoor gear store in QLD
Caldera Dynamic
Specialising in challenge ropes courses
Walloon State School
Outdoor Education
Coefficient
Adventure Resources.
Project Nature-Ed
Explore. Educate. Manage.
Savannah Guides Limited
Australian Global Institute
Turn your passion into a career?
Total Adventures
Total Adventures school camp and holiday activities
Mike Halliburton Associates
Recreational Trail Development
Triathlon Queensland
Triathlon Queensland is the state governing body for triathlon and Queensland representative of Triathlon Australia.
Category 5 Emergency Care
First aid courses, event medical and lifeguard services Australia wide.
All About Paddling
Bec Fox – Unleash your Power
Bec Fox offers professional Business & Leadership Coaching.
Stanley River Environmental Education Centre
Inspire and connecting students, schools and community with the environment
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
The world’s leading youth development Award, empowering young Australians to achieve their personal best and do things they never thought possible!
K2 Base Camp
Explore. Dream. Challenge.
Queensland Endurance Riders Association
We promote and foster the highest ideals of sportsmanship, horsemanship and spirit of endurance riding as embodied in the motto 'to complete is to win'.
NB Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid Training Provider: Learn how to provide initial support to a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis
Queensland Tourism Industry Council
Leading advocate for Queensland's tourism industry
Tait’s Wongabel Stables
Follow in the footsteps of the pioneers and experience the tradition of bush riding.
Scouts Queensland
Be prepared!
Horizon Guides
'Be challenged – be inspired!'
Australian Trail Horse Riders Assoc. (QLD)
For those people who enjoy horses, our heritage, the outdoors and camaraderie all encompassed within a non competitive leisure horse pursuit.
Equipped Outdoors
Preferred supplier of outdoor clothing & technical gear
Emu Gully Adventure Education
SHAPING GREAT AUSTRALIANS.
Guardiant Medical Pty Ltd
Guardiant Medical - HealthCare When Needed
King’s College Boat Club
The King's College Boat Club on the Brisbane River
Green Umbrella
Health and Wellbeing through getting out in nature.
AusCycling
The peak body for all forms of recreational and competitive cycling including mountain biking.
Otium Planning Group
National Expertise + Local Knowledge
Mt Binga Outdoor Education Centre
Mt Binga exists to empower, motivate & challenge young people to discover their potential
2 Bent Rods
Fishing lessons and educational programs from 2 Bent Rods
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