Over the Edge working in conjunction with Experience Melrose offers mountain biking lessons that are integrated into the Australian Curriculum competencies for HP&E for Years 5—10. We can cover off on a whole course outline (over a semester or term) or a smaller component (1 hour session).
Our experienced and qualified instructors will develop students’ skills and confidence in mountain bike riding in a fun and safe environment.
Over the Edge Melrose offers for groups over 10 people:
- Quality mountain bike hire in Melrose
- $69 per hardtail bike / $125 E-bikes ( dual suspension bikes available at $89 )
- $10 optional insurance / $5 per helmet
- Advice on where to go that will suit the students abilities
- $85 per hour for qualified staff to assist with Bike Mechanic / Guided rides /skills sessions in the Melrose surrounds ( min 1 hr )
- Class can be aligned with the Australian Curriculum
- We can travel to you – instructor only ( students will need their own bikes and cost of travel is $80 per hour )
Accommodation options
Camping
- Kookaburra Creek Retreat – (10km north of Melrose)
- Caravan Park- ( Melrose ) ( Bush camping )
- Bartagunyah (6km south of Melrose)
- Showgrounds (2km north)
Bunkhouse style
- Camp Willochra 18 bedrooms containing bunk beds for between 4 to 7 people (5km north of Melrose)
- Under the Mount bunk room sleeps up to 6 + cabins that sleep 2 (in Melrose)
- Caravan Park bunk room sleeps up to 19 ( in Melrose )
- Kookaburra Creek Retreat(10km north for a variety of combined accommodation styles)
Exploring Melrose
History and culture – check out the Melrose Museum located on the main street
Bushwalking
Short walks around Melrose
Longer walks in Mt Remarkable NP
Other Activities—
In Melrose—Orienteering / Geocache / Environmental Studies
In Port Augusta and surrounds —
Kayak / Canoeing
Arid Lands Botanic Gardens
Wadlata Tourism Centre
Give us a call to discuss your needs – 08-8666 2222 or Kerri on 0412 038 994
We’ll design a program that best suits you and your students.
We can also pull together a whole package of information on what is available in the Melrose district, including bike hire, accommodation and food, and you can organise your own adventure camp of riding bikes, orienteering, bushwalking, environmental support and historical tour
