Bushcraft Survival Australia

22/06/2026

Armed with little more than a wool bedroll and a handful of essential items, Gordon demonstrates how knowledge and experience can replace heavy equipment in the Australian bush. Along the way, he creates fire using a bow drill, catches and cooks a catfish over the coals, settles into his cave camp for the night, and leaves the site exactly as he found it.

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11/06/2026

We've just finished running our 7 day Intermediate Module 3 bushcraft survival course in Nambucca Heads. This challenging course is only run once a year and focuses on putting skills learned on our fundamental course into context. We covered topics such as: group shelters, net making, hand drill, plant identification, natural containers and scout cooking methods.

27/05/2026

Pictures from the recent 4 day Fundamental Module 2 Bushcraft Survival course held in Nambucca Heads, NSW. This course was part of the combined 7 day Fundamental Module 1 & 2 course held from 19-26 May.

27/05/2026

Pictures from the recent 3 day Fundamental Module 1 Bushcraft Survival course held in Nambucca Heads, NSW. This course was part of the combined 7 day Fundamental Module 1 & 2 course held from 19-26 May.

18/05/2026

It was a privilege to be able to host Paul Kirtley from Frontier Bushcraft (UK) this past week running a 6 Day Campcraft and Axe Skills Course in Nambucca State Forest.

The course covered such things as axe types, usage, splitting techniques and sharpening, carving, camp cooking using different suspension systems and pot hangers, making various improvised tools and equipment, knots and tarp configurations, and much more. BSA students had the opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading bushcraft instructors. An excellent course!

09/05/2026

Bushcraft Survival Australia is excited to announce that we will be hosting Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) from the US to run two 7-day Primitive Skills courses in November this year in Camden, Sydney, NSW.

This BOSS course is designed to teach you ancient survival skills that humans have relied on for generations. Whether you’re seeking a foundational understanding or a deeper dive into long-term primitive living, these courses provide hands-on learning and immersive experience.

To find out more about the course syllabus and to secure your place (deposit required), click on the link below:
https://bushcraftsurvivalaustralia.com.au/courses-education/bsa-courses/boulder-outdoor-survival-school/

09/05/2026

It was a privilege to be able to host Paul Kirtley from Frontier Bushcraft (UK) this past week, running a Tracking and Nature Awareness course in Nambucca State Forest. The students had the opportunity to learn from one of bushcraft's best instructors. An excellent course!

09/05/2026

An article featuring BSA that recently appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald.

"If you’re fussy, you die: My three nights surviving in the bush"

As someone who still cuts the crusts off his sandwiches, this experience teaches me new skills and a lot about myself.

07/05/2026

Gordo and CC are having a blast in Nambucca Heads running a Tracking and Nature Awareness course with guest instructor Paul Kirtley from Frontier Bushcraft (UK).

27/04/2026

A fantastic time was had by students and staff alike at the recent 4 day Fundamental Module 2 Bushcraft Survival course held in Camden, NSW. This course was part of the combined 7 day Fundamental Module 1 & 2 course held from 18-25 April.