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Learn survival skills in Australia's Gubbi Gubbi Country
Be greeted with a welcome ceremony, train under Rick J. Petersen of Alone Australia, and savour an Arrernte bush lunch
More...The Experience
Discover some of the secrets of outback survival during a unique workshop in Gubbi Gubbi Country. You'll experience a Welcome to Country—a traditional ceremony led by a local Elder to welcome visitors to the Elder's ancestral lands. You'll then train in survival skills with bushcraft and survival teacher Rick J. Petersen, with a focus on sterilising water, applying snake-bite first aid, and deploying emergency signals. Plus, you'll enjoy lunch prepared by Tanika Orr, an Arrernte woman and talented bushfood chef. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Learning from the people who keep their country's spirit alive.
The highlights
- Equip yourself with vital survival knowledge courtesy of a workshop with Rick J. Petersen of Alone Australia
- Receive a Welcome to Country from an Elder as you arrive on Gubbi Gubbi land
- Gain skills in sterilising water, direction finding, and snake-bite first aid
- Tuck into a delicious bush lunch prepared by Arrernte chef Tanika Orr
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid through 17 November 2026
- Experience is for 15 people
- Price listed is for 1 person
- By clicking "Add to cart", you agree to all our Terms of Use and Terms & Conditions
Fine Print
- The RSVP Deadline for this experience is 14 days prior to event date
- Guests must be 13 years or older to attend. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Each cardholder may book a maximum of 15 experience(s), subject to availability
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise stated
- By attending, Guests consent to be photographed or recorded for promotional and marketing purposes
- Admission is subject to the restrictions and requirements of the venue and event organisers, as applicable
- A range of food and beverages will be made available for consumption for this Experience. Guests with allergies and/or intolerances are advised to exercise caution and consult with Partner before consuming any items
- Comfortable outdoor clothing, long pants and covered footwear, broad brimmed hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and weather appropriate gear must be worn/brought
- Moderate walking, hands-on bushcraft, shelter setup display,, fire-making demonstration and reptile presentation will be part of this experience, please exercise a degree of caution, throughout this experience
- Prior to participating in this experience you must sign a waiver directly with Rick J Peterson
