Fresh air, campfires, adventure challenges and the increasingly rare joy of properly switching off for a day. EstWest Adventure Day arrives in Perth on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
At HEIA, we are fully in support of all things nature play. Children need it. Adults need it. Brains need it. Bodies need it. Somewhere between the trees, fresh air and mild physical exertion, humans tend to remember they are not actually indoor plants surviving entirely on coffee and Wi-Fi. Which is partly why this upcoming EstWest Adventure Day sounds like such a fabulous idea.
Why we’re excited about this one
The day camp is designed for adventure-loving people who want to stay active, try new experiences and spend time with other humans in real life — outdoors, in daylight, without needing to mute themselves first. You can look forward to instructor-led activities, team and individual challenges, movement, laughter and the kind of wholesome exhaustion that usually leads to the best sleep of your life afterwards.
Gathering begins mid-morning, with each participant taking part in two to three adventure activities throughout the day. Afterwards comes one of humanity’s oldest and most reliable bonding rituals: eating together. Shared lunch and dinner are included in selected ticket packages, before the evening wraps up around a campfire surrounded by nature.
Then everyone gets to return home, pleasantly tired, slightly smoky and deeply convinced they should “do this kind of thing more often”.
There is also something very reassuring about an event that openly encourages people to bring picnic rugs, folding chairs, snacks, outdoor games and comfortable clothes. This is not a black-tie gala. No one expects polished shoes or complicated small talk. The dress code is essentially: “prepared for adventure, weather and possibly sitting on the ground”.
What to know before you unleash your inner adventurer
Due to safety requirements, the adventure activities are open to school-aged children and adults, with some activities having height and weight requirements. Younger children are still warmly welcome, though parents and guardians will need to supervise and entertain them during the day. Which, to be fair, usually becomes much easier once sticks, open space and other children appear.
The organisers have also included a wonderfully practical packing list featuring water bottles, hats, sunscreen, warm layers, sturdy shoes and snacks — plus the deeply optimistic suggestion to bring a “good mood and adventurous spirit”. Optional extras include marshmallows for the campfire, which feels less like an optional extra and more like a moral responsibility.
And tucked quietly underneath all this fresh-air goodness is something genuinely lovely: the event is being delivered with support from the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs, allowing EstWest to subsidise a large portion of participation costs and make the day more accessible for families and community members.
We’re excited about this one. Have fun!
Event information
📅 Saturday, 16 May 2026
🕙 10.00 am – 8.00 pm
📍 Swan Valley Adventure Centre, 58 Yule Ave, WA 6056
🎟 Tickets include various options for activities and catering, including family-friendly choices and meal-only packages.
⚠️ Places are limited.
Ticket options
Adult — Activities + Lunch + Dinner: $66
School-aged child — Activities + Lunch + Dinner: $38.50
Children below school age: Free (no catering or activities included)
Lunch only (no activities): $25
Dinner + Entry only (no activities): $33
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EstWest Adventure Day tickets and information
Swan Valley Adventure Centre
Acknowledgement
This article is based on an event announcement by EstWest
