Outdoor Education and River Training Courses

We facilitate introductory Whitewater skills and Rescue trainings, Paddle Australia Flatwater and Whitewater Guide and Instructor trainings and Swiftwater Rescue 2 training courses, and offer mobile services to delivery customised training for your organisation or group.

Upskill on a Whitewater Training Course

Compassionate Communication
(NVC) Canoe Journey

This is a beautiful opportunity for individuals, couples, family members, and friends to deepen and nourish relationship. Deep growth and connection is available by immersing together into nature whilst developing supportive communication practices.

Come and fall more in love with life

This video was captured on our Compassionate Communication Journey in 2023 by Isabella Borriello

Watch our Video and Get Inspired

Outdoor & Environmental Education

We specialise in multi-day whitewater canoe journeys, particularly for students in year 8-12, on specialist camps, or those completing their adventurous journeys as part of the Duke of Edinburg Award.

Explore our Outdoor & Environmental Education offerings

Whitewater Canoe Journeys

We specialise in multi-day whitewater canoe journeys on the Upper Clarence, Nymboida, Mann and Clarence Gorge. If you are keen to travel down a river accompanied by experienced guides, swim under waterfalls and go where no road will lead, come join us. We go where the water flows - come escape to the wilderness with us!

Join an upcoming Whitewater Canoe Journey

Build Your Own Adventure

Gather a group of your mates and design your own adventure. You can decide the length, if you want us to provide catering or camping gear and how many people are going to come along. Remember the more people and longer you stay for, the greater the value will be!

Create your own Adventure

Come on a journey with us...

and re-discover your natural wellness.

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What we've been up to...

Trees for the future

For every journey we facilitate, we plant a tree to contribute to the regeneration, conservation and preservation of the beautiful natural space we work and play in. Come and see them for yourself at the Clarence River Wilderness Lodge

Total Number of Trees 🌲 🌳
planted

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Testimonials...

Laura is one of those people I would follow into the wilderness with nothing, and trust we would have a good time and get out safely

Rachel, join adventurer, 2020

Journey Outdoors In Nature
2020-10-28T19:36:23+11:00

Rachel, join adventurer, 2020

Laura is one of those people I would follow into the wilderness with nothing, and trust we would have a good time and get out safely
Possibly the best outdoor operator I have come across in my 25 years of teaching

Tanya, School Duke of Ed Coordinator, 2019

Journey Outdoors In Nature
2020-10-28T19:37:45+11:00

Tanya, School Duke of Ed Coordinator, 2019

Possibly the best outdoor operator I have come across in my 25 years of teaching
The main thing I’m taking away is hope, empowerment and pride. Be open, prepared to examine your inner landscape and allow yourself to be challenged to grow

Paul, NVC Canoe trip attendee, 2019

Journey Outdoors In Nature
2020-10-28T19:34:56+11:00

Paul, NVC Canoe trip attendee, 2019

The main thing I’m taking away is hope, empowerment and pride. Be open, prepared to examine your inner landscape and allow yourself to be challenged to grow
Best dollars ever spent, we could not have dreamed for our planned for a better outcome. So engaging for both children and adults. You captured the philosophy of our aspirations so perfectly. We’d love to work with you again

Melissa, CPR group, Community event 2019

Journey Outdoors In Nature
2020-10-28T19:38:40+11:00

Melissa, CPR group, Community event 2019

Best dollars ever spent, we could not have dreamed for our planned for a better outcome. So engaging for both children and adults. You captured the philosophy of our aspirations so perfectly. We’d love to work with you again
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Journey Outdoors In Nature

About Us

JOIN is a female-led, Australian Owned, Northern NSW based company created to facilitate outdoor journeys so that you, regardless of your experience level, age or background can:

  • Experience the joys of Living Simply
  • Reconnect with your surroundings and let Nature Nurture you
  • Feel the benefits of eating Local, Sustainable, Organic foods
  • Connect authentically with communities of like-minded people
  • Venture beyond your comfort zone in a supportive environment
  • Leave having Revitalised your Mind, Body and Soul

We love the energy and power that is hidden within the natural world and the unpredictability that comes with exploring it. It reminds us to:

  • Be in the Moment
  • Go with the Flow
  • Be Spontaneous & Creative
  • Have No Expectations
  • Trust our Intuition

What a great platform to practice responding to the emerging contexts that occur in life.

Learn more about JOIN