Outdoor archery range on rural land

Hobby archers, beginners, families, social groups, school and scout groups and people wanting a weekend activity.

Entry or lane fees, beginner lessons, group and party bookings, gear hire and small shop sales of arrows and accessories.

• Archery coaching or instructing experience
• Safety-first mindset
• Basic land and fencing maintenance
• Customer service

• Council planning approval and any land-use or noise conditions, check with your local council
• Public liability insurance covering archery and instruction
• Safe range design, clear boundaries and signage, and keeping people and animals out of the shooting area
• Bushfire, heat and weather conditions that may force closures
• Waivers, supervision of children and Working with Children Checks where required in your state

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $30,000, depending on the land, how many lanes you build and the shelter and signage you need. Treat these as estimates and get quotes for your own site.

Check council planning approval and any land-use or noise conditions, public liability insurance covering archery and instruction, and safe range design with clear boundaries and signage. Also check waivers and Working with Children Checks where required in your state.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on opening days, session pricing and group bookings. This is an estimate only. Weather, heat and bushfire conditions may force closures, and you should allow at least 12 hours a week.