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There's a moment right before the clay leaves the trap when the whole range goes quiet, then the crack of a clean hit that turns heads. Clay pigeon shooting rewards a steady eye over brute strength, and an instructor gets you shooting straight before nerves get a say.
Whether it's a birthday, a bucks’ day out or a gift for someone who's always wanted to try clay target shooting, RedBalloon connects you with sessions built for first timers and seasoned shooters alike. Search clay target shooting near you and you'll find sessions running in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. Book for yourself or let someone else take the first shot.
Clay target shooting is built for people who want to do something, not just watch. Also known as clay pigeon shooting or sporting clays, it's a proper sport with deep roots in Australian outdoor culture, and every session runs at an accredited range with full supervision and instruction throughout. Search clay target shooting near you and you'll find sessions in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Brisbane sporting clays fans are well served, with sessions running a short drive from the city at Belmont. This clay target shooting session in Belmont runs across five stations and 30 to 35 targets, with a warm up and instruction before the competition starts. It's a strong pick if you're searching clay shooting Brisbane or clay bird shooting Brisbane.
Melbourne has some of the country's best known ranges, including Frankston Australian Clay Target Club in Carrum Downs, run by Oz Shooting. This clay target shooting session at Carrum Downs is hosted by Olympic bronze medallist Adam Vella or one of the venue's instructors and covers a mix of single and double clay pigeons from different stations. If you're searching clay shooting Melbourne, clay pigeon shooting Melbourne or Frankston clay target club, this is the one to book.
Sydney's clay target shooting scene centres on Cecil Park, home to a well known clay target club and a live ammunition session run by Olympic gold medallist Suzy Balogh's team. This 90 minute live ammo session at Cecil Park opens with a full safety briefing before you move through single, double and crossing targets. It's a good match if you're searching clay shooting Sydney, clay pigeon shooting Sydney or clay target shooting Sydney.
West coast shooters aren't left out either. This clay target shooting session in Perth, hosted by Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Laura Coles, covers gun safety and technique fundamentals before you compete against the rest of your group, with trophies for the session winners.
Clay target shooting involves using a shotgun to fire at small disc shaped targets called clay pigeons, launched into the air at speed from a mechanical trap. Targets travel at different angles, heights and trajectories depending on the discipline, such as trap, skeet or sporting clays, and the job is to call for the target, track it and fire at the right moment. Most RedBalloon sessions run sporting clays or trap style targets, so if you're specifically after skeet shooting, check the listing details first.
All equipment is included: shotgun, ammunition, hearing protection and eye protection. A safety and technique briefing from a qualified instructor covers everything you need before you shoot. Sessions typically run across several stations, each with a different target trajectory, and you work through them one at a time with the instructor adjusting your technique as you go.
None at all. Sessions are built for people who have never held a firearm before. The have a go session at Quandong is a good example, with reviewers regularly mentioning it was their first time picking up a gun. The instructor covers the fundamentals at the start, and every shot after that is a chance to improve. If you've done it before and want to sharpen your technique, some ranges also run sessions for experienced shooters, so check the listing for skill level.
Yes. Every RedBalloon session runs with a qualified instructor at a licensed, accredited range. Firearms are only handled under instruction, and protective gear is compulsory throughout. The sport is regulated under Australian firearms law, and every operator on RedBalloon holds the relevant licences and insurance.
Most ranges set a minimum age of 12 to 14, though this varies by operator and state, and participants under 18 usually need parental consent. Check the specific listing before booking, since rules differ between ranges. For groups with younger members, paintball is a solid alternative, with age requirements from 15 at most venues.
It's one of the stronger group picks. It's competitive without being physical, so it works across a wide range of fitness levels and ages, and scores are easy to compare at the end. This exclusive session at Cecil Park is built for larger groups who want the range to themselves, which suits bucks' parties, hens' nights, team building days and corporate events particularly well.
For the right person, yes. It works well as a gift for him, a Father's Day gift or a birthday gift for someone who likes being outdoors and trying something new.
Both are shooting based group activities, but they feel different. Clay target shooting is a precision sport, measured and focused. Paintball is more physically active and fast paced. Clay target shooting suits groups who want something skill based and social without the running around, and some operators offer both at the same venue, so check the listing for what's available.
If your group wants to compare options, RedBalloon Adventure & outdoor experiences range covers plenty of ground beyond the range. Paintball & laser skirmish keeps the shooting theme but adds more running around. Bungee jumping suits anyone chasing more of a rush, and canyoning and caving or abseiling are worth a look for groups who'd rather get outdoors than stay in one spot.