Company Overview

Outward Bound Australia (OBA) was established in 1956 and has a proud history of delivering outdoor education programs. Outward Bound programs provide inspiring and challenging experiences in the outdoors to help people with character development, relationships with others and an appreciation of our natural environment.

Since its inception, OBA has delivered programs to around half a million Australians – significantly impacting many lives and creating a passionate community of alumni. Outward Bound Australia is a member of the Outward Bound International network, the most experienced provider of outdoor programs in the world.

Founded in 1941 in the UK and based on the personal development principles and values of Kurt Hahn (who also designed the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme) Outward Bound has since spread to over 37 schools in 34 countries and 6 continents.

OBA’s activities are centred on the national base in Tharwa, ACT. In recent years, operations areas also include the Snowy Mountains area of Victoria and Walpole in Southwestern WA.

OBA also undertakes philanthropic endeavours through the Australian Outward Bound Development Fund (AOBDF) to provide disadvantaged Australians with opportunities to participate on OBA programs.