Essential Basic Survival Course 2

Located in the heart of Tasmania’s temperate wilderness, Survival Courses Tasmania offers an unvarnished immersion into bushcraft and survival techniques designed for adventurers ready to push beyond the basics. Just outside Evandale, a quiet town known for its historic charm and access to diverse forest landscapes, the Essential Basic Survival Course 2 delivers an intensive 8-hour training day that sharpens existing skills while introducing complex, real-world survival tactics. This course builds on foundational knowledge from its predecessor, expanding into advanced navigation using map, compass, and celestial cues—an indispensable skill set for anyone venturing off the beaten path in Tasmania’s often unpredictable bush.

Participants gain hands-on experience in sourcing, filtering, and purifying water from local natural resources, a critical competence in remote environments. Shelter construction forms a major component, with lessons on crafting natural group shelters and thermal-efficient teepee designs that integrate indoor fire techniques, crucial for the chilly Tasmanian hinterland. Survival Courses Tasmania instructors are internationally qualified, blending contemporary survival science with traditional bushcraft methods rooted in local ecosystems.

Their expertise shines particularly in improvising tools, such as fish hooks from found materials, and wilderness first aid, including field immobilization methods like crafting a moon boot. These skills elevate confidence and readiness for unexpected scenarios. Tasmania’s rugged environment—and its distinct vegetation, like endemic eucalyptus and ferns—acts as a living classroom, while the coastal and inland debris offer unique resources for survival improvisations taught during the course.

This program is not just training; it’s an authentic step into the rawness of the Tasmanian wild, perfect for outdoors enthusiasts, hikers, and anyone serious about self-reliance in nature.