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Whether you are young or young at heart, we have accommodation, catering, conference facilities and outdoor programs to meet your needs
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After a couple of disruptive years, are you looking to escape the everyday? Book your next camp, retreat or special event with Youthworks Conference Centres. Connect and grow as you engage in temporary community amidst our scenic surroundings. All of our major sites offer great conference facilities, including modern Audio Visual (AV) systems, guest wifi, meeting halls and breakout spaces. As well as facilities for learning, Youthworks has plenty of outdoor activities and recreational spaces for your students and staff to enjoy. We own and operate 9 Centres across 4 locations in NSW, all within 2 hours of Sydney. 6
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Different accommodation options to suit your group Quality catering by our pastry chef, James Barnes Onsite and offsite activities Located on the edge of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains
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Experience
Lake Mac
Join us at CRU® Lake Mac Camp & Conference Centre for your next camp! Perfect for your upcoming leadership retreat, school camp, band camp or church getaway. NEW ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES Enjoy comfortable ensuite cabins, a leaders’ lounge with a coffee machine, a range of large well-equipped meeting rooms and smaller breakout spaces, and fully catered, delicious meals with panoramic lake views.
EXCITING ON-SITE ACTIVITIES Build community and grow confidence with exciting activities such as rock climbing, archery, the challenge course and canoeing, or unwind with lakeside nature walks and beautiful sunsets from our jetty. Also, our adjoining bivouac site is perfect for a camp out experience under the stars!
BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE SETTING Just over 60 minutes from Hornsby and Newcastle, the site is set on the picturesque shores of Lake Macquarie with 6.5 hectares of water frontage and an additional 40 hectares of adjoining bushland. Find out how CRU Lake Mac can meet your camp needs. Get in touch today – dates are filling up fast.
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Escape to CRU® Galston Gorge Camp & Conference Centre for your next camp! The ideal site for your upcoming leadership retreat, school camp, band camp or church getaway. ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES Enjoy comfortable, airconditioned lodges with ensuites, multipurpose gymnasium, a range of large well-equipped meeting rooms and smaller breakout spaces, and fully catered, delicious meals with scenic bush views.
EXCITING ON-SITE ACTIVITIES Create connection and build confidence with our range of complimentary activities and optional instructor-led activities. Take a dip in the pool, go bushwalking, get competitive with table tennis or chess, or challenge yourself on the indoor high ropes, rock climbing wall and at the archery range!
PEACEFUL BUSH SETTING Nestled on the edge of Galston Gorge, with relaxing bushland surrounds, the campsite is a tranquil hideaway, conveniently located just 15 minutes from Hornsby and 45 minutes from Sydney’s CBD. Find out how CRU Galston Gorge can meet your camp needs. Get in touch today – dates are filling up fast.
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School Camps, Conferences & Team Building, Group Retreats Surrounded by lush natural bushland and offering stunning views of Sydney's Northern Beaches, The Collaroy Centre is a unique facility that caters for a wide range of group events. The Centre is conveniently located 30 minutes' drive from Sydney's CBD and 5 minutes' walk from Collaroy Beach. We operate all year round providing over 25 high quality outdoor adventure activities, 12 fully equipped venue spaces as well as group catering and high capacity accommodation for up to 440 people.
The Collaroy Centre 22 Homestead Ave, Collaroy Beach, NSW 2097 (02) 9982 9800 collaroy@collaroycentre.org.au www.collaroycentre.org.au thecollaroycentre
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Set in the beautiful Southern Flinders Ranges just 5km north of Melrose, Camp Willochra is an ideal spot for school camps and provides a great place for exploration, peace, study, play and worship...
Camp Willochra consists of three wings surrounding a central oval and can accommodate up to 94 school students and staff seeing a rural environment at a reasonable price.
There are plenty of beautiful hiking and mountain biking trails in the Mount Remarkable National Park with many bushwalkers challenging themselves with the rewarding climb to the summit of Mount Remarkable, looking over the Willochra Plain and the Spencer Gulf. The National Park is home to the endangered yellow-footed rock wallaby as well as echidnas, goannas, monitors, emus, western grey kangaroos and more than 117 native bird species.
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Camp Willochra is perfectly situated as a base for a range of activities and offers plenty of outdoor sporting space, a 10 metre swimming pool and entertainment options for students, including a welcoming camp fire to sit around on a cold winter’s night.
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Alexandra Park Conference Centre Camp Eagle Mountain Retreat Camp Paterson Camp Somerset CYC Burleigh Heads Emu Gully Adventure Education Group Glengarry Education Centre Higher Ground – Mary Valley Lake Monduran SDA Camp Luther Heights Camp Mount Alford Lodge Mount Tamborine Conference Centre New Life Pastures QCCC – Brookfield QCCC – Mapleton QCCC – Noosa Outdoor Education Centre QCCC – Tamborine Quinola Lakes Riverside Convention Centre Tunnel Ridge Ranch Watson Park Convention Centre
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www.cv.asn.au/qld 20 - Alexandra Park Conference Centre LOCATION: 13 Mari St ALEXANDRA HEADLAND QLD 4572 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 300 Min: 50 Conference Only: Max: 1000 Min: 30 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: 1300 789 192 SITE ENVIRONMENT: nestled on 10 ha in a private forest, just 300m from Alexandra Headland patrolled beach. ACCOMMODATION: comfortable double or bunk beds with quality mattresses. Air-conditioned accommodation for groups of up to 300. Three main areas are Bungalows - 78 beds sleeping 94 ppl, ensuited rooms of 5/6 persons. Banksia - 70 beds sleeping 72 ppl, ensuited rooms mostly configured for 4 people. Acacia - 94 beds sleeping 96 ppl, configured for 8-12 people with shared bathrooms in a secured building. PROVIDED: Mattress and a blanket provided. Pillow, towels, pillow case & sheets can be hired or BYO. CATERING: Fully catered, packed lunches available on request. Special dietary needs catered for. FACILITIES INDOORS: Two large 250 seat air-conditioned auditoriums, can be opened into one area to seat 500+. Additional meeting rooms are also available. All with audio & display
screens. Sitewide WiFi and CCTV. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: 25 m swimming pool, sand volleyball, sports field, beach activities. Qualified instructor led activities: fresh water lake, climbing wall, multi-level ropes course, bush activities, tent group camping. FACILITIES OFFSITE: 300 m to patrolled beach, shops & Alex Surf Club, Ten pin bowling. Escape rooms | Sea Life | Underwater World | Australia Zoo | Aussie World | Wild Life HQ Zoo. PROGRAMMING: canoeing, boat tube rides, stand up paddle boarding, raft building, learn to surf, hand plane body surfing, beach games. Team building initiatives, mini Olympics, & and more! DISABLED FACILITIES: 5 spacious rooms with ensuites available. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: danny.salzke@alexpark.com.au WEB: www.alexpark.com.au
22 - Camp Paterson LOCATION: 540 Shanty Creek Road MAREEBA QLD 4880 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 100 Min: 15 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 4093 3351
PROGRAMMING: Full program on request. DISABLED FACILITIES: Limited BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: info@camppaterson.com.au WEB: www.camppaterson.com.au
SITE ENVIRONMENT: On the beautiful tablelands of Far North Queensland lays our 27 acres of savannah countryside, amongst the African Mahogany and Australian native trees. ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation is 14 Safari-style tents which sleep 92 people in bunk beds. There is also a 4-room building for teachers which sleeps a total of 8 with ensuite bathrooms. PROVIDED: Bunk beds with mattresses and mattress covers. CATERING: Fully catered. FACILITIES INDOORS: Undercover chapel area for meetings, church or concerts. Undercover dining area. Large amenities block. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Five dams for activities and swimming. camp fire. Obstacle course, 2 orienteering/rogaine courses, canoeing, archery, raft building, mini golf course, inflatable water park and other team building activities.
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21 - Camp Eagle Mountain Retreat LOCATION: Glendaragh Rd FARLEIGH QLD 4741 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 100 Min: 10 Conference Only:Max: 100 Min: 10 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: 0488 573 276 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Located at Rowallan Scout Park Mackay, set in 100 acres of subtropical rainforest. Close to Mackay, beaches, hospitals, shops and Pioneer Valley. Ideal for day events. Secluded grassed camping areas, basketball half court, bush walk tracks through the rainforest. Easy access to sports oval, mountain bike tracks, Scouts abseiling tower, lookout and much more. ACCOMMODATION: Purpose built for low cost youth camps, permanent & BYO tent sites. Ideal for community, school, church and smaller groups. Campers: BYO tents/permanent tents. Leaders: 8 permanent tents available (3x3 m quality canvas). Marque (permanent) 100sq m. under cover with seating. Camper trailers with permission. Power outlets. PROVIDED: Well-equipped camp kitchen equipment, activities equipment, drinking water, fire wood, gas bottles, eskies, fuel, generator, etc
CATERING: Self cater or use preferred caterer. Gas cooking, ice cooling, generator lighting. FACILITIES INDOORS: Female showers/toilets. Male showers/toilets. Marquee 100sq m. under cover. Camp kitchen well equipped. Storage shed. Basketball half court. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: 2 ha of mowed, tree lined, private camping areas with sea breezes. Large fire pit. Small group meeting areas. Full access to 100 acres of Rowallan Scout Park including facilities, climbing wall and rainforest walks. Access to MAD Mountain Bike riding tracks. PROGRAMMING: Self programme. DISABLED FACILITIES: To all structures. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: campeaglemountainretreat@ gmail.com WEB: www.campeagle.teamapp.com
23 - Camp Somerset LOCATION: 1180 Stanley Pocket Road CROSSDALE QLD 4312 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 186 Min: 1 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: (07) 5426 0126 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Located on Somerset Dam with water frontage and 1300 acres of bush and dry rainforest, backing onto D’Aguilar National Park with 7 km of Waterfront. ACCOMMODATION: 13 self-contained cabins surrounding a resort style pool, multi-purpose hall and commercial kitchen, max 10 people per cabin. 4 x four-bedroom units sleeping 14 in each unit with covered BBQ area. 3 x lakefront camping locations and bush camping areas. PROVIDED: Each cabin includes leaders’ room with 2 single beds; bunk room with 4 double bunks, fridge/ freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. Lodge units include a queen-size bed and ensuite, and sleeping for 12 in three bedrooms, lounge, dinning and kitchen area. CATERING: Full catering is available including special diets. Self catering - copy of current Aust. Food Handling Certificate required.
FACILITIES INDOORS: Carpeted, air-conditioned dining room/ conference hall seating max. 200, with PA system. Guest office & first aid room. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Two swimming pools, large oval, tennis/ basketball/beach volleyball courts - night lights, lake suitable for all water sports. Bush walking tracks and bird watching. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Expeditions available on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Mt Mee and plenty more! PROGRAMMING: Fully programmed school camps in outdoor education & environmental education available on request. DISABLED FACILITIES: 2 Cabins specifically designed including toilets/ showers, and 1 Lodge unit. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: info@campsomerset.org.au WEB: www.campsomerset.org.au
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Queensland 24 -CYC Burleigh LOCATION: 22-28 Rudd St BURLEIGH HEADS QLD 4220 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 194 Min: 1 Conference Only: Max: 194 Min: 1 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 5535 1324 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Situated on top of the Burleigh headland, encompassed by the National Park. 5 mins to Burleigh beach, 10 mins to Tallebudgera Creek. ACCOMMODATION: 194 max in cabins of 6-10, most with ensuites. PROVIDED: All rooms have mattresses. BYO linen & pillows. CATERING: Fully catered with special dietary requirements by arrangement. FACILITIES INDOORS: Large recreation/seminar room with AV facilities & table tennis tables. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Small basketball court. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Within half an hour to Sea World, Movie World, Dream World and Wet ‘n’ Wild. 45 mins to the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, including national parks, bush walking, waterfalls and swimming.
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PROGRAMMING: Water activities (canoeing, tubing, snorkeling, surfing + many more), adventure based activities & theme parks. Educational programs that map to the QLD curriculum. Fully programmed and supervised holiday camps for primary and secondary students. DISABLED FACILITIES: No. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: info@cycburleigh.com.au WEB: www.cycburleigh.com.au
www.cv.asn.au/qld 25 - Emu Gully Adventure Education Group LOCATION: 142 Twidales Rd HELIDON SPA QLD 4344 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 170 Min: 15 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 4697 6631 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Our standard ANZAC program features dormitory accommodation and full catering. Our program has an ANZAC theme, is sequenced and skilfully delivered and achieves outstanding outcomes. Our adventure camping program also has an Anzac theme. Participants sleep in tents and cook/eat ration pack meals. They provide a “hands on” history lesson as well as confront participants with the Anzac character values of courage, selfsacrifice, perseverance and mateship. ACCOMMODATION: Available for 170 in air-conditioned dormitories (includes staff) or 150 in tents (staff have airconditioned quarters with ensuites). CATERING: Fully catered. Three separate dining rooms to facilitate multiple groups. FACILITIES INDOORS: Large indoor
activity building with climbing wall. Large dam for swimming and multiple purposebuilt activities and facilities. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Anzac activities, low ropes, swimming, buggies and skirmish. PROGRAMMING: Fully programmed school camps available in outdoor education. Our facilitators supervise all activities, plus one high adventure night activity on the last night of camp. DISABLED FACILITIES: Yes. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: office@emugully.com.au WEB: www.emugully.com.au
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www.cv.asn.au/qld 26 - Glengarry Education Centre LOCATION: 370 Watsons Road MT TARAMPA QLD 4311 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 150 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 150 Min: 20 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone:(07) 5427 9176 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Glengarry is ideal for Boys and Girls Brigades, schools, church youth groups and family camps, community groups. The centre can be used as a hub for a variety of land and water based outdoor activities for campers to enjoy. ACCOMMODATION: We cater for a maximum of 150 campers and offer two styles of accommodation. 1 – En-Suite Cabins - we have 10 cabins available which sleep 12 persons in each. Total 120. 2 - Tent / Caravan - we have a dedicated tent/caravan site including a separate covered activities area with a camp kitchen and male and female toilet / shower facilities. CATERING: Fully-equipped self cater kitchen with cold room. Plates and cutlery for 150. FACILITIES INDOORS: Recreational hall - equipped with seating and tables available for up to 150. The hall also
serves as the dining, recreational and meeting area. A modern well-equipped kitchen includes plates and cutlery, scullery with dishwasher. Male / female toilet / shower facilities are also included. Ideal for indoor sporting activities. Audio system available. Seperate training/meeting rooms also available. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Two (2) multi-purpose ball courts, archery range (by approved instructors), canoes, BMX bikes (own helmet required), Blo Karts, orienteering course, camp fire. Outdoor bush camping site also available. DISABLED FACILITIES: Yes. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: glengarry@brigadeaustralia.org WEB: www.bbqld.org.au/glengarryeducation-centre/
Queensland 27 - Higher Ground Group Pty Ltd - Mary Valley LOCATION: 2760 Eumundi Kenilworth Rd KENILWORTH QLD 4574 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 137 Min: 45 Conference Only: Max: 137 Min: 45 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 5446 0555
BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: info@higherground.com.au WEB: www.higherground.com.au
SITE ENVIRONMENT: Kenilworth Homestead experience is located in the heart of the Mary Valley about one and a half hours north of Brisbane and less than an hour from the Sunshine Coast. The property’s close proximity to major population and easy access to remote wilderness, is a major contributor to its popularity. ACCOMMODATION: Bunk rooms with a maximum of 7 people per room. 4 Ensuited rooms. FACILITIES INDOORS: Dining hall, break out spaces, commercial kitchen. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Mountain bike track, hiking tracks, river, high ropes activities. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Good base camp for expeditions.
28 - Lake Monduran SDA Camp LOCATION: Sid Bush Lane off Monduran Dam Boat Ramp Road LAKE MONDURAN QLD 4671 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 100 Min: 10 Conference Only: Max: 150 Min: 10 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: 0408 018 647 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Beautiful natural bushland & fish-stocked dam. Lake Monduran Dam SDA Camp is managed by SDA committee and funded by donation - a work in progress, currently the shell but slowly being filled in. ACCOMMODATION: A rustic site cleared for camping, with modern facilities that provides a low cost alternative for your next camp. Powered and unpowered caravan sites, BYO tents, bedding, pillows, chairs and anything else you would need. Hiring to self insurance groups of $20 million. CATERING: Self catered site, with BBQ, fridge and freezer. FACILITIES INDOORS: Large conference shed, 1/3 closed in with concert stage, covered seating area to seat 100. Electricity, donkey hot water, male & female showers & toilets. BBQ, fridge and freezer.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Large grass oval with lighting, basketball court, water slide, boat or canoe access, fishing, water sports, bushwalking, abundant wildlife, campfire site with firewood, bike riding. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Bush walking tracks, boat ramp access, Lake Monduran kiosk has boat hire, fishing permits, ice, etc. PROGRAMMING: Self programming. Bring own instructors. DISABLED FACILITIES: No. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: butterflys24@bigpond.com WEB: https://www.adventistcamps.org. au/monduran-dam
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Queensland 29 - Luther Heights Youth Camp LOCATION: 1592 David Low Way Point Arkwright QLD 4573 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 246 Min: 1 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 5446 1135 SITE ENVIRONMENT: A spectacular conference, retreat and adventure camp on Queensland’s fabulous Sunshine Coast. A peaceful bushland retreat with panoramic coastal views set on 15 ha of sub-tropical bush and parklands. ACCOMMODATION: four camps available for separate or joint booking. All have excellent ocean and coastal views, and several rooms are airconditioned. PROVIDED: Double bunks with mattresses. Single beds available for leaders. CATERING: Full catering only. Will accommodate special dietary needs. FACILITIES INDOORS: Large hall with polished timber floor. Two dining rooms. Carpeted activity room. Table tennis table. Data projector. PA Systems. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Bonfire areas. High and low ropes course. 2 Twin line Mega flying fox. Large grassed playing areas. Multi-purpose court. Volleyball facilities. Outdoor
amphitheatre. Onsite programs available for astronomy, initiative activities, orienteering, camp craft, canoeing and raft building. Several buildings air conditioned. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Short walk to patrolled beaches, foreshore, rock pools or Mount Coolum National Park. Offsite programs available for abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, ocean kayaking, mountain biking, bush walking, beach activities, surfing and body boarding. PROGRAMMING: Full adventure programming is available with both on and off site activities. DISABLED FACILITIES: Some facilities are available for people with disabilities. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: office@lutherheights.org.au WEB: www.lutherheights.org.au
31 - Mt Tamborine Conference Centre LOCATION: 237 Beacon Rd NORTH TAMBORINE QLD 4272 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 200 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 800 Min: 20 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: (07) 5545 1419 SITE ENVIRONMENT: A quiet, beautifully maintained cliff-top site, located on 35 acres of bushland at the northern tip of the Tamborine plateau, which is famous for cool clean mountain air, rainforest and panoramic views toward Brisbane City and the Gold Coast. ACCOMMODATION: We offer four sites for your event, three with commercial kitchens, dormitory style rooms and group amenities, as well as our campground with camp kitchen and amenities block. We also have two chalets that hold a maximum of 6 people each and have full kitchen and bathroom. PROVIDED: beds & mattresses (BYO linen) CATERING: Commercial kitchen facilities and associated equipment FACILITIES INDOORS: Auditorium seating for 750 people. Small meeting space - holds 60.
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FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Large open grass areas with place for outdoor activities. Multiple amenities blocks, firepits, and sand volleyball court. Spacious camping ground with powered and unpowered sites, ablution block and camp kitchen with barbecue facilities. Outdoor adventure activities - high ropes, giant swing etc. can be provided onsite via an accredited third party. Stargazing in the spectacularly clear night sky. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Bushwalking in the national parks - rainforest and waterfalls. Community markets, golf club, swimming pool, historical museum, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, vineyards and Gold Coast theme parks. DISABLED FACILITIES: Wheelchair accessible toilet and shower.
www.cv.asn.au/qld 30 - Mt Alford Lodge LOCATION: 1269 Mt Alford Rd MT ALFORD QLD 4310 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 24 Min: 12 Conference Only: Max: 30 Min: 10 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: 0493 450 375 SITE ENVIRONMENT: 140 acres (59 ha) on the foothills of Mt Alford with 270 degree panoramic views of the Border Ranges in the south to the Great Divide in the west with Mt Alford as the backdrop. A truly peaceful place. ACCOMMODATION: 4 units, each with a communal lounge/dining/ kitchenette. All units sleep 6, having 3 bedrooms and each bedroom has its own ensuite. PROVIDED: All main meals, single ensuite accommodation options for small groups, conference facilities . CATERING: All main meals fully catered if desired. Limited self catering options are available, please contact us for details FACILITIES INDOORS: The Lodge has an equipped conference room, separate dining room, commercial kitchen, large lounge room with TV and fire place, public amenities and offices. Video, DVD and book library available. We regret Visa and eftpos is not available.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Solar-heated salt-water pool. Garden chess set and 2 large ovals great for cricket/football and team building activities. Spectacular landscape photography opportunities. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Surrounding us - 4 national parks, 2 lakes (fishing/ skiing), tennis, golf, wineries, charming rural towns, local tourism venues. 2 hrs from Gold Coast and Toowoomba, 1 hr from Brisbane. DISABLED FACILITIES: No BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: info@mountalfordlodge.com.au WEB: www.mountalfordlodge.com.au
32 - New Life Pastures LOCATION: 55 Milanesio Road KENNEDY QLD 4816 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 100 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 10 Min: 2 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: (07) 4066 0123 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Located in the Kennedy Valley on 100 ha of pasture land. ACCOMMODATION: 2 Accommodation buildings with 100 beds spread through 27 rooms. PROVIDED: Mattresses. FACILITIES INDOORS: Separate meeting hall.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Swimming pool, playing field. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Bush walking in national parks, Hinchinbrook Island. PROGRAMMING: DISABLED FACILITIES: Nil. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: newlifepastures@outlook.com
BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: ross.d@mtcc.org.au WEB: www.mtcc.org.au
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www.cv.asn.au/qld 33 - QCCC - Brookfield LOCATION: 179 Gold Creek Road Brookfield QLD 4069 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 140 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 10 Min: 1 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 3374 1166 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Situated only 13 km from the Brisbane CBD in a beautiful forest park setting. Retreats and group activities are ideally catered for with numerous meeting and conference rooms and an auditorium for practice and performance. ACCOMMODATION: accommodates up to 124 people configured as follows: Block A accommodates 56 guests in 10 ensuited units. Block B accommodates 64 guests in 10 ensuited units. Leaders House accommodates 4 guests. QCCC Brookfield has No bunk beds. 20 additional guests can be accommodated in the Retreat House at the rear of the property as overflow if it is available. PROVIDED: Mattresses only. Guests must bring sheets, pillow, blankets or sleeping bag and towels. (Linen packages available - extra charges apply)
CATERING: Fully catered. FACILITIES INDOORS: 10 meeting rooms, seating for 10 - 140 guests and a games room. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Onsite activities: Swimming pool, beach volleyball, tennis court, pool table. Onsite activities from several approved providers. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Brookfield is an urban campsite ideal for most Brisbanebased activities. For details, including QCCC’s own urban programs, please visit QCCC’s website. PROGRAMMING: Several approved providers available - see www.qccc. org.au DISABLED FACILITIES: Disablity unit available. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: nicole.maynes@ brookfield.qccc.org.au WEB: www.qccc.org.au
Queensland 34 - QCCC - Mapleton LOCATION: 70 Obi Obi Rd MAPLETON QLD 4560 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 300 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 500 Min: 20 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 5456 3600 SITE ENVIRONMENT: situated in mountain rainforest on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. ACCOMMODATION: 300 guests in fully air-conditioned facilities configured as follows: Merrin Lodge: 130 guests. Harrison Lodge: 100 guests. Acacia Lodge: 62 beds in modern ensuited rooms. Letham Lodge contains two ensuited leaders’ units for 8 guests. All lodges have ensuited leaders’ units, showers and toilet facilities. PROVIDED: Mattresses only. Guests provide towel, pillow, sheets, blankets or sleeping bag. CATERING: Fully catered (special diets by arrangement). FACILITIES INDOORS: Kirkwood Hall seats 500 guests with stage and sound system. Several other seminar rooms available to suit all groups needs and sizes.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Onsite activities: More than 20 Outdoor Education Activities, Resort-style Swimming Pool Complex, Sauna, Starlight Cinema (Outdoor Movie Screen), Skyfire Bonfire Arena, Tennis Court, Canoes, Rainforest Walk, Nature Display, Basketball court, Beach volleyball. playing fields. FACILITIES OFFSITE: an extensive and growing offsite expeditions program and can provide expeditions under the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program. PROGRAMMING: Outdoor education based activities including abseiling, climbing wall, high and low rope elements, orienteering, achery, canoeing, 2 flying fox and 2 giant swings. DISABLED FACILITIES: Most areas accessible - contact site for further information. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: andrew.maynes@mapleton. qccc.org.au WEB: www.qccc.org.au
35 - QCCC - Noosa Outdoor Education Centre LOCATION: 761 McKinnon Drive COOROIBAH QLD 4565 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 140 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 300 Min: 50 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: (07) 5456 3600 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Situated on 125 acres of native bushland. ACCOMMODATION: Fifteen cabins, bunk dorms and A-frame buildings offer 140 beds, with capacity for more through tent camping sites (tents not provided). NOEC is the host of QCCC’s “Survival” Camp format which includes shelter-building, tent camping, challenges, survival skills and an immersive experience in pre-contact Aboriginal lifestlyes. PROVIDED: Mattresses are provided in all rooms. CATERING: Self catered or survivalstyle school camping. FACILITIES INDOORS: Camp kitchen for self-catering and food distribution for survival camps. 300-seat hall. Large covered outdoor dining facility. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: basketball court, beach volleyball, swimming pool, large oval, 10 distinct camping areas for school programming, bonfire.
FACILITIES OFFSITE: Walk to Noosa Trails Network and Mount Tinbeerwah. 20 min drive from world-famous Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach. The property is also QCCC’s base for their Expeditions programs. With access to the Noosa Trails Network, world-class abseiling at Mount Tinbeerwah and ample space and camping zones onsite, NOEC has a growing reputation for journey-based programs and schoolbased solo retreats. PROGRAMMING: Provided by QCCC Outdoor Education & Expeditions. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: bookings@noosa.qccc.org.au WEB: www.qccc.org.au/noosa/
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Queensland 36 - QCCC - Tamborine LOCATION: 255 Beacon Rd NORTH TAMBORINE QLD 4272 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 500 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 600 Min: 20 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 5545 1417 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Acres of tall gums and gardens with sweeping views over Brisbane. ACCOMMODATION: several individual, self-contained campsites which may be booked collectively or separately. 350 beds available plus tent camping for schools during the school week. QCCC Tamborine’s accommodation is modern with a choice of ensuite and non-ensuited facilities available. PROVIDED: Mattresses only. Guests must bring sheets, pillow, blankets or sleeping bag and towels. CATERING: Fully catered (including special diets). FACILITIES INDOORS: Several meeting rooms and modern, catered dining rooms. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: We have installed activities to be offered to groups. Program possibilities and individual activity descriptions can be tailored to your needs and outcomes.
Activities include: archery, bushwalks, Glider Possum, Leap of Faith, Ghost gum challenge, Wobbly ladder, Crate climb, Mountain bike riding, Orienteering, Rock climbing, Team initiatives. FACILITIES OFFSITE: A range of attractions on Mount Tamborine (see www.discovertamborine.com.au). Easy access to Gold Coast Theme Parks. PROGRAMMING: See website www. qccc.org.au DISABLED FACILITIES: 1 cabin/WEC Centre and 1 unit/Tamborine Lodge. Limited available - contact site for further information. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: admin@tamborine.qccc.org.au WEB: www.qccc.org.au
www.cv.asn.au/qld 37 - Quinola Lakes LOCATION: 83 Andrickson Rd MALANDA QLD 4885 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 140 Min: 1 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: (07) 4096 5923 SITE ENVIRONMENT: situated on 500 acres of lush green pastures and crops in the centre of the Atherton Tablelands. The camp is on edge of a lake surrounded by pine trees, a beautiful relaxing environment. ACCOMMODATION: 4 self contained cabins sleeping 35, 4 western-style covered wagons sleeping 32. Bush camp sleeping 48 in bunks. Cabin sleeping 17. Dorm-style accommodation sleeping 16. Camping available in caravans, tents or motor homes. Amenities blocks for each area. PROVIDED: mattresses only CATERING: Self catered in our 100 plus dining hall & commercial kitchen. Catering can be arranged. FACILITIES INDOORS: Fully equipped commercial kitchen and dining hall. Dining hall seats 100+ guests. Under cover area at bush camp. Recreation hall with basketball court, volley ball net, table tennis and alley ball. There is also a conference room with amenities.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Swimming pool, waterslides, diving boards, canoeing, volley ball, sports oval, archery, raft building, platypus walk and bird watching, camp fire area. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Horse riding, waterskiing, volcanic lakes, bush walking tourist facilities, ten pin bowling. DISABLED FACILITIES: Toilet, shower, most areas accessible. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: quinola_lakes@hotmail.com WEB: www.quinolalakes.wordpress.com
38 - Riverside Convention Centre LOCATION: 41-65 Leopold Street AITKENVALE QLD 4814 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 52 Min: 1 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: (07) 4779 6708 SITE ENVIRONMENT: 6 acres of open grounds, backing onto a river, close to all amenities. We are an alcohol, smoke and drug free site. ACCOMMODATION: 4 self-contained family cabins (up to 6 guests), 6 motel rooms (2 guests) & 3 bunkhouse cabins (up to 4 guests) as well as caravan and camping options. PROVIDED: Self-contained units and motel - all linen and bedding. Bunkhouse cabins - mattress only. Linen can be hired. CATERING: Self catered site that provides a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Caterer can be recommended on request. FACILITIES INDOORS: Multi-purpose air-conditioned conference room, seating up to 200 people. Seminar room seating up to 20 people. Fully-equipped commercial kitchen and dining area. Adventist Book Store and Aitkenvale Seventh-Day Adventist Church onsite.
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FACILITIES OFFSITE: 2 min drive to Stockland Shopping Centre, Townsville Hospital & James Cook University. 10 km drive to Townsville city centre including the Museum of Tropical Queensland & Cotters Markets. Close to Alligator Creek, Paluma National Park & Billabong Sanctuary. PROGRAMMING: No. DISABLED FACILITIES: Yes, but limited. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: admin@riverscc.com.au WEB: www.riverscc.com.au
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www.cv.asn.au/qld 39 - Tunnel Ridge Ranch LOCATION: 61 Kowald Rd LANDSBOROUGH QLD 4550 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 124 Min: 20 Conference Only: Max: 100 Min: 50 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 5494 8657 SITE ENVIRONMENT: 40 acres of God’s tranquil country. Undulating tree lined hills, open fields and total seclusion, backing onto the Ewen Maddock Dam. ACCOMMODATION: Total 124 people. Dormitory accommodates 54 people; 2 rooms of 14, 2 rooms of 7, plus a teachers’ room with 7 beds and en-suite. Tents accommodate 70 people; 8 above ground tents each with power, lights and 6 built in beds. 2 Under roof tents - one with 6 beds, and one with 12 beds. Plus 2 teachers’ rooms with 2 beds in each. Shower & toilet block. PROVIDED: Mattresses CATERING: Fully catered, special diets by arrangement. Duty groups to assist on request. FACILITIES INDOORS: Carpeted dining hall/ meeting room for 130 with verandas and fabulous views, plus a large undercover games area.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Horse Riding Arena, Gazebo, BBQ area, Sports field, Swimming Dam and Beach Volleyball Areas, all with night lighting. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Beaches 20 mins, Big Kart track 7 mins, Australia Zoo 10 mins, Montville Arts & Crafts 20 mins, Glasshouse Mountain 15 mins, Noosa/ Eumundi Markets 40 mins. PROGRAMMING: We provide a full program with qualified staff. Horse riding, canoeing, archery, swimming, craft, camp fire, Disc Golf, orienteering, initiative games and so much more. ‘Time out’ for Christian Discovery is an integral part of TRR ministry and is included in each camp. DISABLED FACILITIES: Limited, but happy to work with client needs. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: bookings@tunnelridge.com.au WEB: www.tunnelridge.com.au
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Queensland 40 - Watson Park Convention Centre LOCATION:337 Old Gympie Rd DAKABIN QLD 4503 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 295 Min: 50 Conference Only: Max: 400 Min: 50 Catering: Yes Self-catering: No Phone: (07) 3204 6544 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Situated on 130 acres, close to the city but still in natural bushland with lots of open space for activities. ACCOMMODATION: Ensuited bunk rooms, sleeping 6 per room, 19 rooms in total. Ensuited family rooms sleeping 5-6 per room, 10 rooms in total. Basic bunk rooms, sleeping 4 per room, 33 rooms in total. Powered and un-powered camping sites and powered caravan sites. 11 fully service motel units. PROVIDED: Guests need to bring their own bedding or optional limited full linen hire available. Small PA system, screen and keyboard available for use. Laundry available. CATERING: Fully catered facility, with menu selection. No self catering. FACILITIES INDOORS: Large meeting hall seating approx. 450 people with 4 smaller halls seating 50 - 100 people in each. Dining hall for 250 people.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, 25m 6-lane swimming pool. Access to sporting fields and bushwalking tracks. PROGRAMMING: With the help from Camp Somerset, Watson Park can provide groups with outdoor activities including low ropes and frisbee golf. DISABLED FACILITIES: All halls are disabled accessible. Some accommodation rooms can be made disabled accessible. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: watsonpark@adventist.org.au WEB: www.watsonpark.com.au
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Northern Territory
www.cv.asn.au/nt Murgenella
Paru Nguiu Maningrida
DARWIN
Oenpelli
241
Belyuen Noonamah
Humpty Doo
240 Batchelor
Daly River
Milingimbi
Galiwinku
Nhulunbuy
Ramingining Gapuwiyak Lake Evella
Jabiru
Bark Hut Inn
Camburinga
Cooinda
Adelaide River Hayes Creek Roadhouse
Bulman
Pine Creek
Alyangula Angurugu
Peppimenarti
Numbulwar
Katherine
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Community Church Camp Site
(08) 8985 4231
250
241
Riyala Inc.
0418 855 251
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240 - Community Church Camp Site LOCATION: 58 Sabine Road Millner NT NT 810 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 250 Min: 5 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: (08) 8985 4231 ACCOMMODATION: Sydney William Huts for dormitory style accommodation. Tenting encouraged. A maximum of 250. PROVIDED: Some beds and mattresses. CATERING: Self catering. FACILITIES INDOORS: Gas cooking facilities, kitchen, hot & cold showers, BBQ, electricity, large commercial cool room, ceiling fans. Filtered water has been put in place and campers can enjoy cool fresh water without fear of getting sick.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Plenty of area for camping and games. WW2 sites, rainforests, swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, sightseeing. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Car park. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: pezzy@internode.on.net
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241 - Riyala Inc. LOCATION: E255 Elizabeth Valley Rd NOONAMAH NT 837 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 200 Min: 15 Conference Only: Max: 100 Min: 15 Catering: No Self-catering: Yes Phone: 0418 855 251 SITE ENVIRONMENT: set in natural bush surrounds on a 8 ha site. Bordered on the western side by the Elizabeth River. Habitats include a river corridor, dominated by paperbarks, Monsoon forest and Eucalypt woodland. Many species of native wildlife have made their homes here. These include Agile Wallabies, Sugargliders, Northern Brushtail possums, carpet pythons, Children’s pythons, Keelback and Slatey Grey snakes. Birds include Red Collard Lorikeets and Orange footed scrub fowl to name a few. ACCOMMODATION: 57 bunk beds, air-conditioned rooms, and tent space on grassed lawns. PROVIDED: Mattresses, pillows on bunks and beds. CATERING: Groups cater for themselves, or catering by arrangement through the caretakers.
FACILITIES INDOORS: Dining and kitchen area, equipped with 2 commercial gas stoves, 2 freezers, 2 fridges, plates, cutlery, gas BBQ. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Grassed playing area, large covered area for meetings, bushland left in centre of the 20 acre block, river runs from December to June (according to wet season). No swimming. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Berry Spring Nature Reserve (swimming) 18 km away, NT Nature & Wildlife Park next door to Berry Springs Reserve, 45 mins to Darwin City, 20 mins to Palmerston, 1 hr to Litchfield National Park, 2 hrs to Kakadu National Park. DISABLED FACILITIES: Ramp to meeting hall and toilets. 1 male/1 female handicapped toilets/showers. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: jan@riyala.org WEB: www.riyala.org
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