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What started as a small national fitness camp for young people in 1945, has become one of Western Australia’s most valued outdoor education and recreation facilities welcoming tens of thousands of people through its gates each year.

From school students having their first canoe experience, families connecting under the stars, and community groups building teamwork on the high ropes, Bickley has provided something for everyone - regardless of age or experience.

The camp its located in the Darling Range alongside the Bickley Reservoir and now has capacity to cater for over 100 visitors a day, with dormitory accommodation for up to 76 people and tent camping for 50 people.

Bickley is one of five outdoor recreation camps operated by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. It offers a range of outdoor programs and activities including abseiling, flying fox, vertical challenges, leap of faith, crate climb, canoeing, raft making, orienteering, team building, search and rescue, mountain biking and swimming.

Comments attributed to Lanie Chopping, Director General, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries:

“As we celebrate this remarkable 80-year milestone, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the value of outdoor recreation spaces and the impact they have on the health and wellbeing of Western Australians.

“For generations Bickley Camp has given participants a chance to grow their confidence, try new things and form real-world connections away from screens.

“DLGSC is proud to acknowledge the past 80 years of Bickley and looks forward to continuing Bickley’s legacy of creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring outdoor experiences for generations to come too.”