Getting Away
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2023-2024 Edition
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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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Belonging
www.thetops.com.au 1800 816 496 enquiries@thetops.com.au Stanwell Tops, NSW
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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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A hidden treasure on the ACT’s doorstep
Warrambui offers a peaceful bush setting just 40 minutes north of the centre of Canberra. Enjoy a safe, spacious environment for students to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
“They showed really lovely, friendly attitudes and I appreciated all the flexibility and care for us”
> Accommodation for up to 200 students and staff > Two venues can accommodate a variety of group needs: • The Dome: A unique and newly refurbished dorm style venue • The Village: Fully ensuited accommodation with conference space > Teachers stay free on a ratio of 1:10 > Hearty and delicious meals that students and teachers enjoy > Packed lunches and packed dinners available
SL231109 www.streamlinecreative.com.au
> Range of onsite activities – day and night > Leave the city behind and stay in comfort in the bush!
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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.
groupbookings@cru.edu.au (02) 4973 2453 40 Yarrawonga Park Rd, Balcolyn NSW 2264 “Somewhere to Go” National Directory
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Each year, Youthworks Christian Outdoor Education shares the gospel with around 20,000 school students. Would you, or someone you know love to share the word of God with thousands of young people while being active and energetic in the great outdoors? Join our team full of dynamic and passionate evangelists as we aim to influence and challenge young adventurers physically, relationally and spiritually. At Youthworks COE, you’ll learn all you need to know about opening up God’s word, in His world. Applications for the COE Leadership Pathway are now open. Scan the QR code below or head to our website to find out more!
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Escape to
Galston Gorge
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.
www.crugalstongorge.com.au groupbookings@cru.edu.au (02) 9653 1676 8 Crusader Rd, Galston NSW 2159 “Somewhere to Go” National Directory
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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.
CAMP WILLOCHRA
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.
campmanager@diowillochra.org.au
Anglican Church of Australia
www.campwillochra.org.au
Diocese of Willochra
0409 074 041
Tasmania
www.cv.asn.au/tas
Stanley
Smithton
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Marrawah
Burnie
Wynyard
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Ulverstone
Scottsdale Derby
Devonport Deloraine
Launceston
Westbury
Rosebery
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Zeehan Queenstown
Campbell Town
Strahan Tarraleah
Strathgordon
St Helens
Fingal
St Marys
Ross Swansea
Bicheno
Oatlands Hayes
Bridgewater
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Triabunna
New Norfolk
HOBART Huonville Port Arthur
Southport
No. Name Phone
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Self Catered
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190 Camp Clayton
(03) 6425 1893
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Yes
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191 Poatina Chalet
(03) 6397 8290
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Yes
Yes
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192 Riverbend Youth Centre
(03) 6452 1635
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Yes
Yes
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193 Spring Beach Youth Camp
0498 000 110
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Yes
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www.cv.asn.au/tas 190 - Camp Clayton LOCATION: PO Box 3184 ULVERSTONE TAS 7315 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 227 Min: 1 Conference Only: Max: 700 Min: 20 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: (03) 6425 1893 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Coastal with beach frontage, close to towns and tourist attractions. ACCOMMODATION: 227 people: four complexes for hire separately or together, most accommodation bunk style with ensuites (double bed adaption in many rooms); motel standard available for up to 25. PROVIDED: Mattresses and pillows (towels and linen available by extra hire). CATERING: Fully catered in large dining centre, special diets No problems. Professional functions also available. Our Bayside site also offers self catering (conditions apply). FACILITIES INDOORS: Stadium seating 700, dining centre seating 350, seminar room seating 80, auditorium seating 300, break out rooms available, conference facilities available. Indoor stadium sports include: rock wall, badminton, tennis, volleyball, basketball, indoor hockey.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: 12m Tower with 3 x zip lines and 9m outdoor climbing wall, Giant swing, High ropes, team rescue, beach volleyball, flying fox, low ropes course, mini golf, in-ground trampolines, archer, bouldering wall, fire pit, maze. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Beach, caves, ten pin bowling, pool and waterslide, go-karts, Cradle Mountain and other wilderness attractions, local tourism venues, fishing and wildlife parks. PROGRAMMING: Programs available in Activity Based Learning (corporate and adult team level) and in Lifeworks (life skills programs for school groups). DISABLED FACILITIES: Yes BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: admin@campclayton.org.au WEB: www.campclayton.org.au
192 - Riverbend Youth Centre LOCATION: PO Box 768 Smithton TAS 7330 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 132 Min: 1 Conference Only: Max: 150 Min: 10 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: (03) 6452 1635 SITE ENVIRONMENT: situated 6km south of Smithton on a beautiful riverside setting. A complex all under one roof on a 4 ha block with bush and river surroundings. 10 mins from the middle of Smithton and close to many tourist locations and attractions including the Tarkine Wilderness. ACCOMMODATION: 2 dorm blocks consisting of 15 rooms and accommodating 111 people, 4 flats taking 21 people. Total 132 people. PROVIDED: Mattresses, limited pillows and bedding on request. CATERING: Fully catered, self catering is also an option. We have 1 selfcontained flat for up to 6 people. FACILITIES INDOORS: Small games area with table tennis, Trev’s Alley, eight ball, air hockey, together with a large games area with indoor basketball, volleyball and sports equipment. Jumping castle, inflatable Gladiator Pit
and horizontal bungee run available on request. Lounge with television, VCR & DVD, chapel/meeting room with PA system and data projector, first aid room, canteen, washing machine. Wifi access. FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Flying fox, tennis court, Ga Ga Ball Pit, playground, water slide, camp fire, jumping pillow, flying squirrel. We have a large undercover BBQ Area, Bush area & large grassed area for Activities. FACILITIES OFFSITE: Beaches, waterfalls, bush walking, historic town of Stanley Chairlift, Woolnorth Tours, Robotic Dairy tours and Musem/Cafe at Duck River Pavilions DISABLED FACILITIES: Yes. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: admin@riverbend.org.au WEB: www.riverbend.org.au
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191 - Poatina Chalet LOCATION: 65 Gordon St Poatina TAS 7302 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 120 Min: 1 Conference Only: Max: 200 Min: 10 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: (03) 6397 8290 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Located right in the heart of Tasmania, is a great place for your next conference, function, school camp, retreat or overnight stay. Groups and tourists are always welcome. ACCOMMODATION: Variety of accommodation options available: within the Chalet building, 3-star ensuited motel rooms and hostel-style rooms with shared facilities. Also available are self-contained 2-bedroom cottages and 3-bedroom houses. PROVIDED: All bed linen and towels, beds made up. CATERING: Fully catered or selfcatered options. FACILITIES INDOORS: Dining Room - can seat 100 in one sitting. The View Lounge - relax with a cuppa and stunning views; log fire when cold. Large auditorium - can seat up to 200, a range of additional meeting spaces are available to suit a variety of requirements.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Stunning vistas, bush walks (short or long; easy to difficult), labyrinth, golf course, tennis, playground, skate park, playing field, open spaces and more. FACILITIES OFFSITE: 45 mins to beautiful Liffey Falls or 20 mins to Great Western Tiers and Great Lake where some of the world’s best trout fishing is possible. PROGRAMMING: Limited activities provided. Talk to us about what you need. DISABLED FACILITIES: Sloping paths available to Chalet, some steps to accommodation. Please talk to us about your requirements. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: poatina.chalet@fusion.org.au WEB: www.poatinachalet.com.au
193 - Spring Beach Youth Camp LOCATION: PO Box 146 ORFORD TAS 7190 AT A GLANCE: Accommodation: Max: 105 Min: 35 Catering: Yes Self-catering: Yes Phone: 0498 000 110 SITE ENVIRONMENT: Rural bush setting, 500 m from the beach. ACCOMMODATION: Total 105 beds. 90 beds in dormitory style accommodation (8 rooms of eight, 2 rooms of 7 and 2 rooms of 6). 4 Ensuited rooms providing 15 beds. PROVIDED: Mattress CATERING: Fully catered (Vegetarian) or self catering available. FACILITIES INDOORS: Everything is under one roof, centred around a basketball court area with an open fire. This central area is also used for dining and meeting. Bunk room accommodation is on a mezzanine level overlooking this space with ensuited staff rooms at either end. Also has a games room and lounge area and a fully equipped kitchen for catering. Undercover outdoor BBQ area with deck and pizza oven. Two outdoor chapels.
FACILITIES OUTDOORS: Group Run Activities: Low Ropes, Playing Field, Archery, Catapults, Environmental Centre, Orienteering, Team Initiatives, Team Challenges, Photo Hunt, and Commando Course. Groups are provided risk assessment and leaders notes for each activity. Instructor Run Activities: Abseiling, Crate Stack, Kayaks and Flying Fox (conditions apply). FACILITIES OFFSITE: Spring Beach 500 m, Maria Island National Park, Port Arthur, Tasmanian Bushland Garden, Three Thumbs Lookout, Wineglass Bay, Weilangta Forest, Cliff Top Walk, Bowling, Golf, Millingtons Beach Conservation Area, Our Park – Orford. DISABLED FACILITIES: No. BOOKING ENQUIRIES: EMAIL: info@springbeachyouthcamp. com.au WEB: www.springbeachyouthcamp. com.au
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