National Rendezvous dates announced
The 2026 National Rendezvous will be held in Queensland this October. Outposts should start planning travel and registrations now — see our events page for details.
Royal Rangers in Australia
Adventure builds character. Faith builds leaders.
Rangers Australia mentors young people aged 5–17 through camping, badges, outdoor skills and genuine friendship — growing the next generation of Christlike servant leaders, one weekly meeting at a time.
ACNC Registered Charity
ABN 15 500 198 490
Est. 1964
Ages 5–17
Our mission
Evangelise, equip, empower.
Our mission is to evangelise, equip and empower the next generation of Christlike men and women — and lifelong servant leaders.
We do it the way young people learn best: outdoors, hands-on, shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders who know their names. A fire to cook on, a trail to navigate, a badge to earn, a faith to grow into.
60+Years strong
4Age-group crews
5–17Years of age
Aus-wideLocal outposts
Programs
Four crews, one trail.
From first crafts to leading expeditions, every age has its own crew, its own challenges and its own badges to earn.
Ages 5–7
Ranger Kids
A gentle introduction to adventure — crafts, games, Bible stories and first badges in a safe, joyful environment.
Ages 8–10
Discovery Rangers
Hands-on skills take off: camping basics, first aid, cooking over a fire, and earning real merit badges.
Ages 11–13
Adventure Rangers
Bigger challenges for growing kids — overnight camps, navigation, teamwork and deeper faith questions.
Ages 14–17
Expedition Rangers
Young people step into leadership — planning expeditions, mentoring juniors, preparing for life beyond school.
News & announcements
From the trail.
New outposts opening in three states
Churches in QLD, NSW and VIC are launching new Ranger groups this year. If your family is looking for a crew — or your church is ready to start one — we'd love to hear from you.
Supply House catalogue refreshed
New uniform items, patches and merit materials are now available from the National Supply House in Bundamba. Email us for the current catalogue and order form.
Upcoming events
Mark the calendar.
15Aug 2026
Leadership Training Academy
A weekend equipping new and experienced leaders with the skills to mentor the next generation safely and well.
3Oct 2026
National Rendezvous 2026
Our flagship national camp — a week of adventure, worship and friendly competition with outposts from every state.
“Give a young person a fire, a trail and a leader who believes in them — and watch who they become.”Rangers Australia · Since 1964