Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre

03/09/2026

Well done Darryl! Thank you for your service to outdoor education! You’re a winner everyday in our eyes!!

Our next 2026 OEA Service to Outdoor Education Award honouree hails from North Queensland.

Darryl Dilger has been teaching for more than 35 years and, since 2010, has been a driving force in Outdoor and Environmental Education at Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre.

An experienced senior teacher who has also served as Head of Department and Head of Curriculum, Darryl has helped strengthen Outdoor Education across Far North Queensland through program development, regional collaboration and a strong commitment to experiential and adventure-based learning.

Darryl is also a generous mentor, sharing his expertise in program design, logistics, navigation, emergency response and instructional leadership. His contribution extends into the wider community through numerous partnerships and longstanding relationships with remote Aboriginal communities across Cape York.

Known as a trusted and approachable “go-to” person, Darryl has helped colleagues and students alike build confidence and capability through meaningful outdoor experiences.

Congratulations Darryl, and thank you for your outstanding service to Outdoor Education.

30/08/2026

Our very own Darryl has been announced as a finalist for the Outdoors Queensland - Outdoor Professional Award! We are beyond proud of Darryl and his achievements and everyday work ethic- we are so grateful that you are part of our TEEC team! Congratulations Darryl!!

If you have a minute to vote for Darryl in the people’s choice award, please follow to the official website! 🤞

Meet the Finalists
Klepper Training Academy Outdoor Professional Award
This award is for individuals who have demonstrated professionalism, high achievement in a particular field and exemplary role modelling.

Tom Barton has spent three years building a flagship month-long co-educational partnership with Pymble Ladies’ College, in his role as Head of Residential Program at Anglican Church Grammar School. Tom’s calm, relational leadership has driven measurable gains in student wellbeing and belonging, with 97 per cent of participants saying they would recommend the program to others.

Steve Whitmore has been a Director of Project Adventure Australia since the early 1990s. Few names carry as much weight in Australian challenge course design as Steve’s. He has shaped the development of challenge courses and outdoor programs nationwide, sharing his expertise generously with anyone who calls, and helping build the very foundations of the industry as it stands today.

Darryl Dilger has become a trusted “go-to” expert for outdoor and environmental education across Far North Queensland, with more than a decade at Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre. Mentoring colleagues, building relationships with people from remote Aboriginal communities and leading with integrity and compassion, Darryl has shaped a lasting legacy of safe, inclusive outdoor learning.

Check out the finalists in the other Awards and find out how you can get involved:
https://outdoorsqueensland.com.au/outdoorsqueenslandawards

19/08/2026

Whoo!!

10/08/2026

The Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre is seeking a Casual Cook to join the Kitchen Team, commencing by 31 August 2026. Please refer to the flyer for details.

17/07/2026

What a week! ✨💫

05/07/2026

During the final week of term, our camp students encountered a beautiful Walker's Frother Moth (Amerila rubripes) at our low ropes course. These moths have a small gland located behind the eye that secretes a smelly frothy fluid, serving as a defense mechanism. How cool is that?! 🤩

24/06/2026

Help us name our newest rescue! Comment below! 🤩

09/06/2026

What a gorgeous afternoon exploring Yidinji Country and measuring water quality. ☀️ Sunshine, smiles and macro-invertebrates! 🪲

20/05/2026

Where would we bee 🐝 without our bees?! Happy World Bee Day!

At TEEC, we have a wonderful partnership with our local friends at Chasing Flowers Apiaries and host some native bee boxes with a viewing box for educational viewing! We are extremely grateful to share this experience with students and highlight the importance of pollinators in our environment. 🐝

14/05/2026

We absolutely love having our local kids visit! 🙌 It’s so special to see them grow within our community over the years! Some of these faces visited us as Kindy Friends a few years ago. 🤩