Soul Archer Pty Ltd trading as Primal Archery
Welcome to Primal Archery.
Our goal is simple: to provide a safe, enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone who visits.
Every year, we introduce thousands of people to archery, many of whom are trying the sport for the very first time. These Conditions of Entry & Safety Rules help us create a safe environment for visitors, staff and spectators while ensuring everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the experience.
By entering Primal Archery or participating in any activity, you agree to comply with these Conditions of Entry.
Participation Requirements
To participate in archery activities, all participants must:
- Be registered before using any equipment.
- Complete a waiver before participating.
- Complete the required safety briefing.
- Follow all staff instructions throughout their visit.
Participants who fail to meet these requirements will not be permitted to shoot.
Safety Briefing
Every participant receives a safety briefing before entering the course or shooting range.
This briefing is an essential part of your experience and is designed to ensure everyone understands how to use the equipment safely and responsibly.
If you are unsure about anything during your visit, please ask a member of staff – we’re always happy to help.
Safe Use of Equipment
Archery is a shooting sport and must be treated with care and respect at all times.
Participants must:
- Only shoot from designated shooting positions.
- Only aim at designated targets.
- Wait until it is safe before collecting arrows.
- Use equipment only as instructed by staff.
- Respect other participants and those around them.
The following behaviour is strictly prohibited:
- Shooting at cans, trees, signs, wildlife, or any object that is not a designated target.
- Shooting arrows into the air.
- Deliberately shooting outside the designated range or course.
- Reckless or dangerous handling of equipment.
- Allowing spectators or unregistered persons to handle equipment.
The safety of our visitors, staff, and the public is our highest priority. Any person who deliberately misuses archery equipment, shoots at anything other than designated targets, ignores staff directions, or otherwise behaves in an unsafe manner will have their equipment removed immediately and will be required to leave the premises without refund.
Bringing Your Own Equipment
Visitors are welcome to bring their own archery equipment, subject to the following conditions:
- All personal equipment must be inspected and approved by a member of staff before use.
- Traditional bows and recurve bows are welcome on our self-guided courses up to a maximum draw weight of 40 pounds.
- Compound bows (coming soon) are welcome on the Hunting Grounds only and are subject to the Primal Range Ready Certification outlined below.
Primal Archery accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal equipment while on the property.
If you lose an arrow during your visit, please let a member of staff know before leaving. We regularly recover arrows during course maintenance and occasionally post photos of found arrows on our Facebook page so they can be reunited with their owners.
Compound Bows (COMING SOON!!)
Compound bows are COMING SOON to the Hunting Grounds, subject to additional safety requirements.
Before using a compound bow, shooters must complete our Primal Range Ready Certification – a free, one-time practical assessment that confirms safe equipment handling, range procedures, and competency with compound equipment. The assessment is completed by booking with our team before your first compound session.
Once completed, you’ll be recognised as Range Ready and may use a compound bow on the Hunting Grounds in accordance with the following conditions:
- Compound bows are only permitted on the Hunting Grounds and are not permitted on the self-guided Plains or Woods courses.
- A maximum draw weight of 60 pounds is permitted.
- All compound equipment must be inspected and approved by a member of staff before use.
- Some targets may be restricted to protect equipment and ensure the safety of visitors. If you’d like to shoot your own targets, you’re welcome to bring them along and we’ll help you set them up in a designated area.
- All Hunting Grounds rules and staff directions must be followed at all times.
The Primal Range Ready Certification only needs to be completed once unless our safety requirements or operating procedures change.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome to attend free of charge.
Anyone wishing to handle or use archery equipment must first be registered as a participant, complete the required safety briefing, and sign a waiver before participating.
For the safety and insurance of everyone on site, spectators must remain clear of shooting areas and follow any directions provided by staff. Any spectator found using archery equipment will result in the immediate termination of the entire group’s session without refund.
Children & Supervision
Children remain the responsibility of their supervising adult at all times.
Parents and guardians are responsible for ensuring children follow staff instructions and remain in safe areas while others are shooting.
Children must not run through shooting areas or distract participants.
Alcohol & Drugs
For the safety of our visitors, staff and the public, Primal Archery has a zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol and drugs.
Alcohol is not permitted anywhere within the archery park, before, during or after participation.
Any person who is affected by alcohol or drugs, or who brings alcohol onto the property, may be refused entry or required to leave immediately without refund.
Primal Archery reserves the right to refuse participation where staff believe a person’s ability to participate safely may be impaired.
Appropriate Behaviour
We ask all visitors to treat our staff, other guests and our facilities with respect.
Aggressive, abusive, threatening or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the premises without refund.
Clothing & Footwear
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor activity.
Closed footwear is strongly recommended.
Loose clothing, jewellery or accessories that may interfere with shooting should be secured before participating.
Weather & Outdoor Conditions
Primal Archery is an outdoor venue and operates in most weather conditions.
Sessions may be delayed, suspended or cancelled if weather conditions become unsafe, including severe storms, high winds, or fire restrictions.
Please check the weather before your visit and dress appropriately for the conditions.
If we are required to close, affected customers will be contacted as soon as possible. For information about refunds or rescheduling, please refer to our Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Photography
Photography for personal use is welcome during your visit.
From time to time, Primal Archery may take photographs or video for promotional purposes.
If you do not wish to appear in photographs or video, please let a member of staff know before your session begins and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Respecting the Park & Wildlife
Primal Archery is fortunate to share its grounds with native wildlife and natural bushland.
Please help us care for the park by:
- Leaving wildlife undisturbed.
- Placing rubbish in the bins provided.
- Respecting plants, trees and facilities.
- Reporting any hazards or damaged equipment to staff.
Right to Refuse Entry
Primal Archery reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any person who:
- Refuses to follow staff instructions.
- Breaches these Conditions of Entry.
- Behaves in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.
- Places themselves, other visitors, staff or the public at risk.
Our staff make these decisions to protect the safety of everyone on site.
Questions?
If you have any questions before your visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We’re always happy to explain our procedures and help ensure your visit is safe, enjoyable and memorable.
Looking for information about cancellations or booking changes? View our Refund & Cancellation Policy.