UniSA Cave Explorer Camp

This spring, UniSA Division of Business students decided to go on the Cave Explorer Camp! We brought together about 30 staff and students on what was an amazing 3 days of travel and getting to know each other.

We went Aussie-style, bush camping in tents with a campfire at night! The first night was very cold, but warmed up reasonably by our second night. It’s so important to get a good quality sleeping bag and bring warm clothes when camping, be prepared! Even though we pitched our tents in gorgeous bush land under Australian gumtrees, we still had the luxury of hot showers and toilets – so no one had to dig a hole to go toilet… now that’s a bonus!

Our first day was filled with wine! After we setup camp, we jumped straight back onto the bus for a delightful wine tasting. Coonawarra wine district offers some of the best wines South Australia has, and although not as well-known as the Barossa Valley, it can certainly compete on wine quality! We went to two stunning wineries, PERFECT for Instagram photos… @StudentsExploreAustralia !!

Day 1 night time… wine in hand telling stories around the campfire after a big meal from our chef… can life get any better?

Our first ‘teaser’ cave was a self-guided cave exploration. We didn’t need any helmets or cave exploring gear, just walked in and enjoyed the scenery! After our big lunch back at our campsite, we headed for Mt Gambier – the second largest city in South Australia.

Arriving at Mount Gambier, we saw the amazing views from Centenary Tower, we visited the famous Blue Lake and also Umpherston Sinkhole… an absolutely beautiful garden that was blossoming with spring flowers. I highly recommend you check out all the photos in our gallery to see the sinkhole!

Next up, the best tour guide ever, Danielle, took us to the World Heritage Fossil Cave which had bones over 500,000 years old. They had even some ‘megafauna’ bones… not dinosaurs, but almost as old! Then we went next to the bat cave, where we saw bats flying out as night time came over us. We didn’t get too close, just watched from a comfortable distance. We explored the next open cave full of sleeping bats and took some more great photos before coming back to camp for a nice hot meal from our chef!

It was time again for some social drinks and desert – marshmallows toasted on the campfire dipped in chocolate sauce with sweet biscuit crumbs… yum!

The next morning we had another chef-made breakfast, quickly packed our tents, and played a few outdoor games together. After some volleyball, badminton and soccer we had a bite to eat and got back on the bus, with a stopover at Hahndorf town for a bit of exploring on the way back to Adelaide!

The activities, camping and food were all great, but the best part was meeting and getting to know everyone on the trip. Most of us were able to meet up a few days later to enjoy a festival in Adelaide. So when you come camping with us at SEA, make sure to get everyone’s Facebook so you can catch up after the camp!

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   Stewart Thomas 
 October 10, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our 9 year old son was a first time camper and was very apprehensive at the start but camp staff were amazing and when we picked him up he couldn't stop talking about how good camp was and that he wants to go to all Access  Adventure Camps. Communication between us and camp staff was excellent and they really took the time to discuss our son's needs prior to camp. Highly recommend Access Adventure Club and our son will definitely be going on camp again!
  
 
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   Jodi Golding 
 October 7, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son had a fantastic time on his recent camp to Busselton W.A He made some great new friendships and enjoyed all the camp had to offer! He can not wait to attend the next one. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   normlu 
 October 6, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience! Can't recommend enough.
  
 
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   suzie simpkin 
 July 10, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best camp for my kids! We've tried a few in the past, and this is the one we keep going back to. I don't even consider any others now!
  
 
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   Lisa Blyth 
 June 24, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son recently Attended  for the 1st time with Access Adventure to the Blue  mountains .It was also his first holiday without the family but the staff were wonderful, so friendly, very helpful and evan picked up my son from the airport.My Son said he Thoroughly ENJOYED himself and already wants to go on another trip. I could tell by the photos how much fun he was having & making new friends which was Great to see. It was such a Positive exsperience I only wish I knew about this Program years Ago Thank you to All the Team at Access Adventure including the phone girls who answered my many Enquiring questions/You Truly have helped my son gain new experiences & Lasting Great memories and will have more to COME !!!!
  
 
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   Jo Joynes 
 April 28, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Access Adventures has provided a very safe, enjoyable and well supported adventure for both my child and young adult participants! Both thoroughly enjoyed their experience and still speak with fondness of the friends and memories they made and skills they learnt. As the parent, I felt completely relaxed and content that my children were in an environment where they had the opportunity to flourish. Both have now been re-registered for future Access Adventure experiences and look forward to seeing their favourite supports, friends  and camp leaders again soon!
  
 
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   alison houldcroft 
 April 27, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son had an incredible time at his first camp with Access Adventure Club. From the very beginning the staff were very helpful and had great communication. My son really enjoyed all of the activities that were planned. He said the food was incredible and everyone was so friendly.
  
 
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   Leanne Alder 
 April 27, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Access Adventure provided my child with a great outdoor experience. They supported her over the four days to participate and try new things. They kept me abreast of what was happening over the 4 days. Thanks Access Adventures
  
 
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   J Stone 
 April 27, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter has been on camp with AAC 4 or 5 times now and she loves it. All the staff have been amazing. Miss M has had so many experiences that she wouldn't of normally been able to. We already have our next camp booked!
  
 
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   Amber Barnett 
 April 20, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was daughter’s first ever camp away and she loved it. Staff were very friendly and listened to all I had to tell them. Will definitely return..