Major Adventure Facilities and Campsites : Directory

Major Adventure Facilities and Campsites : Directory

Gilwell Park

2555 Launching Place Road, Gembrook.
P.O. Box 166, Gembrook 3783.

Nearby
Gilwell Park is located near Gembrook in the east of the Dandenong Ranges, about 60 minutes from Melbourne CBD It can also be easily reached from the south and east (23kms from Pakenham), or from the north (20kms from Launching Place). Gilwell Park has been the venue for many hundreds of events ranging from Scout camps, Outdoor Education programs for schools, getaways for corporate groups and conferences. Gilwell Park is over 160ha in area, its picturesque forested  setting making it an ideal place for relaxing or adventure.

Accommodation
With over 50 buildings on site, Gilwell Park has a range of bunkhouse accommodation for groups of all sizes with a capacity of 200 in accommodation. Gilwell Park’s vast bush land  provides many campsites suitable for any sized group, with a total camping capacity of up to 4000 people. There are also full catering and self-catering options available.
  1. Training Ground.
    1. Spring Lodge - 38 beds with S/C kitchen (accessible  facilities).
    2. Switzer Lodge - beds 42 (accessible facilities).
    3. Russell Troop Hall - 11 beds, S/C kitchen for 70 people  plus hall space.
    4. Hoadley Huts – 64 beds in eight separate huts plus hall space.
  2. EMD Centre. ‐36 beds dorm style accommodation, S/C kitchen, large  undercover outdoor meeting space.
  3. Cleve Cole Hut. ‐10 beds with S/C kitchen.
  4. Western Side.
    1. The Lodge - eight beds S/C kitchen.
    2. Messmate - two bunks.
  5. Camping.
    1. All campsites have amenity blocks, indoor shelters and camp kitchens (accessible facilities).
Activities
Activity Guide Led Activities - Climbing and Abseiling Tower, High Ropes Courses, Leap of Faith, Giants Ladder, Crate Stacking, Possum Glide, Flying Fox. Self Led Activities - Gauntlet obstacle course, canoeing and raft building, Archery, Initiative Low Ropes Course, Bush Hut Building, Bouldering Wall and Nature Trail. Home of Scout Patrol Activity Camps and JOTA. Adjacent to Kurth Kiln Regional Park and bushwalking and environmental trails.

Contact
03 5967 8888
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Cardinia Shire.


Bay Park - Joseph Harris Park

Hearn Road, Mount Martha, 3934.

Nearby
5kms from Mt Martha. 35ha of bushland close to bayside beach and Mornington Peninsula attractions including Ashcombe Maze, Arthurs Seat Chair Lift, tree surfing, Port Nepean lighthouse, and Mornington Golf Course.

Accommodation
  1. Lodge with five rooms of 10 beds - 50 beds.
    1. Large kitchen, dining and recreation room.
  2. Converted railway carriages (Bay-Park Station) - 38 beds.
    1. Kitchen and dining room
  3. Cottage - 12 beds.
    1. Small kitchen, dining room plus lounge room with TV
  4. Syndicate room - 8 beds. 
    1. Small kitchen, lounge - dining with TV
Activities
300 Patrol sites, activity centre, flying fox, archery, BMX track, challenge valley, chapel, dam for water activities, bush golf course, volleyball courts, large oval, stage, storm hut and internationally recognised SCENE environment centre.

Contact
03 5974 2555

Total Fire Ban District – Central, Mornington Peninsula Shire.


Bogong Rover Chalet

Omeo Hwy, past Falls Creek, 11kms from Falls Creek.

Limited car access, small car park about 1km away which can be accessed in summer, and a 4WD track from there to the chalet, which is behind a locked gate which Parks have the keys for. During winter, the closest you can drive is Falls Creek.

Accommodation
  1. Chalet sleeps 35 people.
  2. Kitchen, washing machine, drying room, unisex bathroom.
Activities
  1. Winter - cross country ski, private tow, backcountry  snowboarding.
  2. Summer - mountain bike riding, great base for bushwalking, fishing and general exploring of the region. Summer bookings run from November through to the end of April.
Winter bookings are only available for a week long winter party event for Venturers, Rovers and adult members. Adult non members can book at extra cost. Refer website for all winter party information.

Contact
0407 242 538
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Total Fire Ban District - East Gippsland, East Gippsland Shire.



Clifford Park Activity Centre

5-7 Clifford Drive, Wonga Park

Off Jumping Creek Road into Dudley Road, then right onto Fulton Road (CFA Stn. on cnr.) past Kellybrook Winery into Clifford Drive.

Or Croydon RS 8km. Bus to cnr. Yarra and Jumping Creek Roads, walk 3 km. (check bus schedule 9735 3133).

Nearby
30kms east of Melbourne – a 20ha bush site nestled in a bend of the Yarra River with Warrandyte State Park on three sides. VTIC accredited, member of Australian Camps Association.

Accommodation
  1. Camping for over 400 on prepared sites
  2. Storm shelters (6x3m) on nine sites
  3. Melbourne water reticulated throughout site
  4. Rowallan Shelters – two large fully enclosed shelters, equipped with gas BBQ, small hot water unit, stainless steel sink and bench, refrigerator, microwave, tables, seats and fire box.
  5. Wombat Cabins – all bunk beds fitted with quality mattress only, carpeted, heated, wall fan cooled:
    1. 7 rooms x 4 beds, 5 rooms x 6 beds, 1 room x 2 beds = 60 beds.
    2. Separate Cabin 8 beds (2 rooms x 4 beds) plus shower room.
  6. Wombat Shelter – gas BBQ, stainless steel sink and bench, fixed tables and seats, Coonara heater.
    1. Attached cooking area with two upright gas stoves, refrigerator, microwave, stainless steel sinks, laminated bench tops, equipped for forty.
  7. The Lodge – main dining area on-site, in open format seats 160, can be divided in half or one quarter/three quarters, polished timber floor, gas heated, air cooled, AV equipped, industrial style kitchen.
    1. Catering available or self cater.
  8. Log Cabin – multi purpose training/activity hall, carpeted, gas heated, air cooled, AV equipped, white boards, tables chairs, tea/coffee making area, refrigerator, microwave, also site sick bay
  9. Rover Hut – carpeted, Coonara heater, kitchenette, equipped for ten.
    1. Control centre for major activities
Activities
  1. Activity guide led activities – abseiling tower, crate stacking, electronic fox hunt, amateur radio VK3SCP
  2. Self led activities – challenge valley (900 metres, 23 elements) water slide, archery, sand volley ball court, BMX track, billy cart hill, bouldering wall, compass courses (15), orienteering courses (2), Frisbee golf, bush boards, construction spars available, raft building, puzzle room, two campfire circles
  3. Chapel - all faiths open air - seating, power and lighting.
  4. Access to Warrandyte State Park – bush walking, environment observations.
  5. Access to canoe landing on Yarra River for water activities.
  6. Home to fifteen weekend Activity Camps – Three Mob Musters, three Cub Capers, nine Scout Patrol.
  7. Off Site within 10 kms. – ten pin bowling, go karts, roller skating, horse riding.
Contact
(03) 9722 1471 (off site booking office)
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Manningham City.


Eumeralla Scout Camp

1415 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea.

Nearby
2kms from Anglesea, 36kms from Geelong. Two patrolled surf beaches and a safe swimming beach at Point Road Chocolaterie and ice creamery 1.5km away.

Accommodation
All accommodation is bunk style.
  1. Troop Hall (S/C kitchen) four huts with 12 beds plus six beds - 54 beds.
  2. Environment Centre (S/C kitchen) six huts with six beds plus four beds inside - 40 beds. Large undercover decking  area.
  3. The Lodge (S/C kitchen) - 12 beds.
  4. Headquarters (S/C kitchen) - 12 beds.
  5. Camping capacity 500+, all buildings have camping  nearby.
  6. Nine large campsites with amenities nearby.
Activities
Challenge valley, chapel, nature trail, BBQ, bush walking, orienteering. Team trail, climbing wall, surf coast walk trail, camp fire circles, archery range. Wildflowers in the Heathland in spring.

Contact
0448631241 (Camp Mobile)
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Surf Coast Shire.


Mafeking Rover Park

338 Caveat-Dropmore Road, Caveat 3660.

Nearby
33kms north of Yea, 48kms East of Seymour in the Strathbogie Ranges.

Accommodation
  1. Campsite to suit over 1000 campers.
  2. Four cabins, each containing eight beds.
  3. Large hall with commercial kitchen, projector, speakers and fireplace.
  4. Picnic shelter with fireplace and BBQ facilities.
  5. Two toilet blocks.
Activities
Activity guide led activities – abseiling.

Self led activities - archery, nine hole bush golf, eight hole mini golf course, BMX track, commando course, playground (for Joey- Scout ages), chapel, open areas for wide games, low impact camping area for campcraft skills. Nature reserve to explore or take a short hike up Mt Quafttumbler, see the amazing rolling hills of the surrounding area. Lake Surfmoot ideal for water activities such as canoeing and swimming with water slide and shelter, BBQ, flagpole and fireplace, radio - VK3SCM and motorsport tracks.

Contact
03 9111 0030
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Total Fire Ban District - North Central, Murrindindi Shire.


Pax Hill Scout Camp

400 Spencer Street, Canadian

ATAP accredited campsite and member of the Australian Camps Association.

Nearby
5kms To Ballarat city center, 18ha of bushland, adjacent to Woowookarung Regional Park, Close to Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, Eureka Centre Ballarat, Kryal Castle and Ballarat Wildlife Park.

Accommodation
  1. The Lodge - 70 beds, accessible bunk room, toilet and shower, dining/activity room, separate meeting room, full catering kitchen for self-catering or we can help you contact local caterers, BBQ provided.
  2. Pack Holiday Centre - 44 beds, dining room and activity room, self-catering or we can help you contact local caterers, BBQ provided.
  3. Extra accommodation is available in the Tait Centre with 10 beds, making a total of 124 beds on site. Further meeting room available via the Grenville Centre.
  4. Camping is available across the site, BYO all equipment with use of bush toilets. Shower blocks can be made available at an extra cost. For quote email info@paxhill. com.au.
Activities
  1. Abseiling – arrange a booking and quote, email info@ paxhill.com.au.
  2. Archery – self lead if your leaders are qualified, there is a cost per participant.
  3. Self-led activities - bouldering wall, confidence and commando courses, billy carts, bush golf, orienteering, mine, volleyball, basketball, photo and nature trails, chapel, campfire circle.
  4. Heritage Centre – Guided access only. To arrange a booking email info@paxhill.com.au. Gold coin donation per participant appreciated.
03 5331 4956
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Ballarat City.


Scout Alpine Adventure Centre

Mt Baw Baw 1 Candle Heath Dve, Baw Baw Village

The Scout Alpine Adventure Centre is in the resort of Mt Baw Baw. Mt Baw Baw is about 120kms east of Melbourne and 50kms north of the Latrobe Valley.

Accommodation
  1. The lodge has six bedrooms with 26 beds in winter and 28 in summer.
  2. Excellent kitchen facilities are available along with lots of entertaining space.
Activities
  1. In winter the lodge is the closest to the actual snow fields. Baw Baw is a great mountain for beginners to learn skiing or snow play
  2. In summer it is a great place to use as a base for day or overnight bushwalking on the Baw Baw plateau, weekend group camps or mountain biking.
Contact
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Total Fire Ban District - West and South Gippsland, Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort.


Treetops Camp and Activity Centre

140 Royal Parade, Riddells Creek 3431

Nearby
30 minutes from Melbourne Airport, 45 minutes from the centre  of Melbourne and 4.5kms from the township of Riddells Creek.

Accommodation
  1. Pack holiday centre - commercial kitchen and 48 beds.
  2. 30ha of bushland and open grassland.
  3. Six self-contained cabins sleep up to seven each (three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchenette and lounge room), one with wheelchair access and accessible toilet and shower.
  4. Eight powered caravan sites, camp sites for over 800.
  5. Multi-purpose room, kitchen and conference facility for 30.
  6. Non-denominational chapel.
Activities
30 by 60 foot shelter for wet weather activities, picnic ground with gas BBQ, hot showers for campers throughout the site, limited Wi-Fi available on request. Environmental trail, low ropes course, flying fox, commando course, compass courses, compass game, two campfire circles, initiative course, bush golf, basketball  ring, archery range, giant hooky board, Cub Jungle, volleyball. Treetops Camp runs a number of Patrol Activity Camps throughout the year. Local airfields at Riddells Creek and Sunbury plus a number of bicycle riding trails in the Macedon Ranges Shire (www.visitmacedonranges.com/ride-guide/)

Contact 
0484 097 947 (Booking Officer Mobile)
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Macedon Ranges Shire.


Warburton Trails Scout Adventure Centre

71 Donna Buang Road, Warburton.

Nearby
Warburton township, about an hour and quarter’s drive from Melbourne. The gate in the back fence opens directly on to the O’Shannassy Aqueduct walk/bike trail, with the Lilydale to Warburton rail trail not far away. The summit of Mount Donna Buang is only 15kms away by road (shorter by walking trail).

Accommodation
  1. Two bedrooms comfortably accommodating up to eight people.
  2. Fully equipped kitchen.
  3. Large activity room and a separate cosy lounge room.
  4. Bunkhouse - four bunkrooms, each with three double bunks accommodating a further 24 people.
  5. Large grassy backyard that is suitable for camping by small groups.
Activities
It is all about the bike trails! Access to the snow in winter, the Yarra River, walking tracks, tall trees and fern gullies, waterfalls, rainforest lookouts. Great for the younger sections, plus challenging bike and walking trails for the older sections. Use as a base for day or overnight activities, for leadership courses, workshops and retreats.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Yarra Ranges Shire.


Guide and Scout Water Activities Centre

Beach Park, Jetty Road Sandringham. 15 minutes walk from Sandringham Station.

Accommodation 
  1. Hall large enough to sleep 25.
  2. Two rooms sleep eight in bunks.
  3. Kitchen, showers.
Activities
Beach activities, environmental activities, fishing, walking trails, cycling trails. Sailing on request.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Central, City of Bayside.


W.F. Waters Rover Ski Lodge

Baw Baw Alpine Village, Mt Baw Baw.

WF Waters Lodge is located at Site 16, Currawong Road - right at the gateway to the Baw Baw Alpine Village, a walk of  perhaps 30 meters from the car park to our front door. The Baw Baw village itself is located approximately 2.5 hours

Accommodation
  1. Lodge accommodation in Baw Baw Alpine Village.
  2. Four rooms of four beds, one room of three beds, one room of five beds and two rooms of eight beds - 40.
Activities
  1. White season – snow play, dog sledding, downhill skiing, tobogganing, ski touring and staying warm inside!
  2. Green season – hiking, bushwalking, cross-country mountain biking, downhill mountain biking, relaxation weekends, conferences, planning weekends, Unit breakups, Unit weekends away, training courses, Unit Council weekends.
Contact
0438 BAW BAW (229 229)
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Total Fire Ban District - West and South Gippsland, Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort


District and Group Campsites

Blackwood Scout Camp

10 Mechanics Ln, Barrys Reef 3458. Nearby 9km Trentham, 5km Blackwood.

Accommodation
  1. Kitchen/dining building with 14 beds, bunkhouse with 18 beds.
  2. Showers and toilets.
  3. Three Group sites.
  4. Bush camping.
Activities
Bushland environment, pioneering and general Scouting  activities.


Total Fire Ban District - Central, Moorabool Shire.


Bell Park Scout Camp

130 Scout Drive, Nyora, 3987, Lang Lang off Sth Gipps. Hwy.

Nearby
22.5ha of bushland. 60kms from Dandenong, 64kms to Penguin  Parade, Phillip Island. 30kms to Coal Creek Village. 13kms to Lang Lang Shops and IGA and 12kms to Lang Lang beach.

Accommodation
  1. Camping only - campers must supply their own tents and  equipment.
  2. Currawidgen Venue - Wheelchair access, fully equipped kitchen, microwave, two ovens, large BBQ plate and six gas jets and crockery/cutlery and cooking equipment. Full fridge and freezer and pantry with shelves. Dining room seats 56.
  3. Chelsea Hanger - Large open old plane hangar with tables and chairs for activities. Also has an open fireplace and wheelchair access.
  4. Tank water only supplied.
Activities
Dam for water activities, canoes for hire on dam. Giant water slide, boulder wall and mini bush golf course (putters/balls supplied) Cub size billy carts, low ropes course, large commando  course, beach volleyball, Backwoods cooking site, bush track and  bikes (BYO helmets), oval, outdoor chapel, toilet/ shower, hot water supplied, campfire circle, fires in supplied drums allowed, fire wood available, first aid room, many Patrol sites and two large District sites.

Contact
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Total Fire Ban District - West and South Gippsland, South


Brucknell Park Scout Camp

1215 Timboon Nullawarre Road, Nirranda East, 3268. 46ha of natural bushland with a small creek, near the Great Ocean Road/ Shipwreck Coast.

Nearby
10 Minutes to Timboon 30 Minutes to Warrnambool Ideal base camp for day trips to local gourmet trail, Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy, Portland, Live Wire Park, Otway Fly Treetop Adventurers, Otway National Park, Grampians and Halls Gap

Accommodation
  1. Coleman Hall - Sleeps 64 with 8 rooms of 4 bunk beds
  2. Wheelchair accessible, commercial kitchen, wood fire, projector and sound system (on request), internal amenities include special needs facilities, washing machine, chairs and tables. All on one level.
  3. Neville Dance Training Centre – Sleeps 20 with one room of one bunk bed and three rooms of three bunk beds.
  4. Wheelchair accessible, kitchen, wood fire, tables and chairs, all on one level, external amenities (not special needs friendly).
  5. 55 un-powered campsites
  6. 10 powered campsites.
  7. Tank water (no caravan hook-up) also ultra violet filtered water.
Activities
Conference/training facility, initiative course, challenge valley, bouldering wall and gar gar pit. Campfire circle and chapel, 7km to river plus fishing, volley ball, outdoor hockey and handball target, bushwalks, Cub jungle (with Jungle Book characters), ideal setting for natural hut building and survival camps. On request - Outdoor chess set, outdoor ten pin bowling and sports equipment. On request at extra fee - Archery and canoes are available on a trailer. Fires are allowed in drums at rangers discretion. Please ask for requirements during booking.

Contact
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03 5566 5205 or 0423 455 346 (Camp Mobile)

Total Fire Ban District – Region 6, South West, Corangamite Shire.


Camp Niall

545 Balnarring Road, Teurong 3933. 10kms from Mornington.

Accommodation
  1. Two bunkrooms, one sleeps 22 one sleeps eight - 30 beds.
  2. S/C Kitchen, four burner gas stove and oven, large two door fridge, separate chest freezer.
  3. Dining room.
  4. Two outdoor shelters -One with camp kitchen.
  5. Toilets and showers equipped with instant gas hot water. Two large activity shelters.
  6. 20 Patrol sites.
Activities
Activity room, chapel, challenge valley, low ropes course and volleyball court.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Mornington Peninsula Shire.


Camp Warringal Scout Adventure Camp

340 Bruces Creek Road, Whittlesea North. 8ha of bushland at the foothills of Mt Disappointment. 10kms from Whittlesea.

Nearby
  1. Funfields Water/Theme Park (Whittlesea)
  2. Uncle Nevs Trail Riding (Upper Plenty).
Accommodation
The Bill Daniels Centre:
  1. Fully equipped kitchen and dining room seats 48.
  2. Bunk rooms, two rooms with 14 beds - 28 beds, BYO bedding.
  3. Quamby Hut - 12 beds.
  4. Rec Hall with table and chairs and Jetmaster wood fire.
  5. Toilet/shower block instant gas hot water, one accessible toilet.
The Warringal Centre:
  1. Large hall with theatrette and four meeting rooms.
  2. 20 Bunks, BYO bedding.
  3. Kitchen - fully equipped.
  4. Toilets/showers, special needs friendly.
  5. Wood fire ducted heating.
  6. Two shelters (one with power) BBQs available BYO Gas bottle.
Activities
Hiking, orienteering, BBQ, low climbing wall, bush mini golf, campfire circle, non-denominational chapel and native wildlife.

Contact
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Whittlesea City.


Caringal Scout Camp

Telbit Road, Tyers Junction - P.O. Box 64, Erica 3825.

Nearby
9kms from Erica, 37kms from Moe, located on the junction of the Eastern, Middle and Western Tyers Rivers. Please note Moe is the nearest town with fuel to the camp. Mt Baw Baw, Mushroom Rocks, Mt St Gwinear, Walhalla, (ski gear available in Erica). Four-wheel drive tracks/roads.

Accommodation
  1. Main camp site - 38 large sites, four sites have power for caravans.
  2. Bush sites area A - five sites.
  3. Bush sites area B - large cleared area for camping with a toilet block and water, ideal for patrol camps.
  4. Bunk House - lounge area, sleeps 33, three rooms with six bunks, one room with eight beds, one with three, and one with four.
  5. Lodge - kitchen, lounge, one room with eight bunks and one room with four bunks. 
  6. Bert Spackman - (S/C) three bunks and a queen bed (linen can be supplied).
  7. Rover hut, self contained sleeps 10.
  8. Leaders Hut - two beds, kitchenette/lounge.
  9. Mess Hall (seats 60 People).
Activities
Troop Hall and chapel, tiered campfire circle, fire drums provided (get your own wood or wood for sale), fishing (trout, eels, crayfish), river tubing, obstacle course, climbing cube, bush walks, old railway trail walks, cycle tracks, abseiling/climbing tower – Activity Guide Led, archery, gold panning, lots of birds and animals at the camp.

Contact
03 5165 3210
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Total Fire Ban District - South and West Gippsland, Baw Shire.


Captain Hurley Rover Hut

0kms from Mt Erica.

Nearby
Mushroom Rocks, Mt Erica summit, Alpine Walking Trail.

Accommodation
Hut with 20 bunk style beds. Pot belly stove, gas cooking and solar lighting.

Activities Bushwalking, Environment activities.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - West and South Gippsland, Baw Shire.


Clive Disher Park

198 Strathfieldsaye Rd Perry Bridge. 20kms from Stratford.

Nearby
25ha of natural bush close to Lake Wellington, Perry and Avon. Rivers, a bird sanctuary and flora and fauna reserve. Forty minutes gets you to Paynesville and the Koala colony on Raymond Island or a fifty minute drive to Den of Nargun and Mitchell River walking track.

Accommodation
  1. Numerous patrol sites and larger camp areas. Tank water supply throughout park, toilet and shower facilities.
  2. Recreation room.
  3. Floor space for sleeping 30.
  4. Headquarters building with small kitchen.
  5. Separate accommodation unit with three bedrooms and meeting room adjacent to HQ building.
  6. 52 patrol sites accommodating 200 campers.
Activities
Easy access to fishing platforms and boat ramps close by. Range  of water sports within short travelling distance to the Mitchell River National Park, 90 Mile Beach, Lake Wellington Yacht Club, Avon Wilderness, Buchan Caves, Mountain Bike and 4WD tracks. Environmental activities, bush camping and bushcraft skills. Tracks throughout the park are suitable for bike activities, local back roads can be used for longer distances, mud pit for billy carting. Open fires are allowed with firewood available on site, campfire circle.

Contacts
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Total Fire Ban District - West and South Gippsland, Latrobe City.


Connan Park Scout Camp, Tyers State Park

Boola Road, Morwell North, take Quarry Road or Manuels Road from Brown Coalmine Road to get onto Boola Road.

Nearby
20kms from Morwell.

Accommodation
  1. Toilet/shower block.
  2. Camp kitchen, showers and toilets within chalet building.
  3. Open campgrounds for Patrol camping. Water supply and fire pits in each.
  4. 52 patrol sites accommodating 200 campers
Activities
Native wildlife and swimming in Tyers River.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - West and South Gippsland, Latrobe City.


Cooinda Burrong Scout Camp

3075 Northern Grampians Rd Zumstiens - Grampians.

Nearby
Zumsteins, Grampians National Park, 50kms from Horsham, 28kms from Halls Gap.

Accommodation
  1. Two dormitory huts - five rooms with four beds, 40 beds.
  2. Recreation hall with kitchen, laundry and hot showers.
  3. 10 patrol sites.
  4. Four caravan powered sites.
Activities
  1. Chapel, BBQ.
  2. Activities in the Grampians.
  3. Home of Western Vic JOTA/JOTI
  4. Facebook - Western Vic JOTA/ JOTI.
Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Wimmera, Northern Grampians Shire.


Cresco Park

Cnr. Pound Bend Rd and Gallatlys Lane, Warrandyte 5ha of bushland adjoining Pond Bend National Park.

Accommodation
  1. Yarra River Bunkhouse - six beds.
  2. 10 patrol sites.
  3. Septic toilets.
  4. Open fire camp shelter with electricity. Activities Swimming and rafting on the Yarra River.
Contacts

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Manningham City.


Dallas Brooks Scout Park

Sneddon Rd Upper Beaconsfield 70 hectares of bushland.

Accommodation
  1. 50 patrol sites.
  2. Two huts with gas stove, open fireplace and toilets attached.
  3. Mains water.
  4. No power but ready to attach your generator.
Activities
Orienteering/rogainning course, creek and plenty of bush, open fires permitted in season, 8km of mountain bike tracks. Can hike from Beaconsfield station. Great for Patrol camps, back to basic camps and survival activities.

Contact
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Total Fire Ban District - Central, Cardinia Shire.


Fryerstown Castlemaine Scout Camp

Vaughan-Chewton Rd, Chewton

Accommodation
  1. 20 Patrol sites.
Activities
Orienteering, gold panning, push cart track (open subject to weather conditions).

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - North Central, Mount Alexander Shire.


GWS Anderson Scout Park

Dickie Road, Officer. 28ha Natural Bushland setting. 2.5km from Officer Station.

Accommodation
  1. Small chalet sleeps 10 (power, light, cooking facilities and dining area, open fire).
  2. Two igloos each sleep 10.
  3. 80 tent sites, toilet and shower facilities.
  4. Hall.
  5. Group sites and individual patrol sites.
  6. Survival camps are welcome.
Activities
6.5 kms international standard mountain bike trail. Flora and fauna reserve for environmental activities. Beehives for Scout, Venturer and Environmental badges, two hour Bee Experience information sessions (suitable for Joeys and Cubs), chapel, orienteering, large lake for canoes and safe for swimming and water activities. Hire - canoes, mountain bikes, BBQ (BYO gas bottle), fires are permitted subject to CFA restrictions.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Cardinia Shire.


Gunbower Island, Tree Tops

Spences Bridge Rd, Off C265.

Nearby
12kms from Cohuna.

Accommodation
Log cabin (all sleeping gear required) with kitchen, showers, open fireplace.

Activities
Red Gum forest on creek bank, native animals, fishing, water activities.

Contact
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Total Fire Ban District - Mallee, Gunnawarra Shire.


Harkaway Scout Camp

138 Chadwick Road, Harkaway. Bush camping and Scout activity camp close to Berwick.

Accommodation
  1. Bunk house - 26 beds.
  2. Leader den - four beds.
  3. Main hall with fully equipped kitchen, wood heater, seating for up to 30 people, toilet and shower block and hot water service.
Activities
BBQ shelter, plenty of patrol sites, large open grass areas for wide games, parade ground, dam, chapel, large campfire circle, wildlife and many walking trails.

Contact
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Total Fire Ban District – Central, Casey City.


Heany Park Scout Camp

Golding Avenue, Rowville.

Accommodation
  1. 12 Patrol sites, communal kitchen and toilet facilities. Bring your own wood and remove rubbish on departure.
  2. Separate sites available with fire pits. No showers. 2 toilets.
Activities
Combination of bushland and open areas. Open area for day activities. Heany Park is on a Knox council site of natural and historical significance with special guidelines for its use. Hiking at nearby Churchill National Park. Rock wall available on site.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District – Central, Knox City.


Koolamurt Park Scout Camp

44 Mandurang Road, Spring Gully Bendigo. Koolamurt Park Scout Camp is set in bush land (Bendigo National Park) on the very edge of the city of Bendigo. Bus stop at front gate/camping sites.

Accommodation
  1. Total - 56 Beds
  2. Dormitory - Sleeps 22.
  3. Six huts with five beds each.
  4. Two huts with two beds each.
  5. Dining room, kitchen - catered or self-cater.
  6. Recreation hall.
  7. Toilets/showers.
Training Centre
  1. Conference Centre with Wi-Fi, toilets, kitchenette, projector-screen, huddle room and white boards.
Activities
Training Centre, bushwalking, bird watching, native wild life, mountain bike tracks and orienteering.

Contact
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Total Fire Ban District - Northern Country, Greater Bendigo City.


Lake Fyans Scout Camp

Kelleys Beach Road, south shore of Lake Fyans, Pomonal. 10ha of bushland at the edge of the lake.

Nearby
19kms to Halls Gap.

Accommodation
  1. Lodge with four rooms with eight beds and two rooms with four - 40 beds.
  2. Kitchen.
  3. Bring your own water.
Activities
Water activities, bushwalking.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Wimmera, Northern Grampians Shire.


Mallangeeba

McGregors Road, Wannon

Nearby
20kms from Hamilton.

Accommodation
  1. Hall floor sleeps 20.
  2. Nine double bunks sleep 19 and one single bed
  3. Kitchen/dining facilities.
  4. Toilet/shower block.
  5. 20 patrol sites.
Activities
Semi bushland, land for wildlife.

Contact
Facebook - Mallangeeba Scout Camp

Total Fire Ban District - South West District, Southern Grampians Shire.


Mataranka Campsite

Hard Hills Track, Goldsborough.

Nearby
6kms from Dunolly.

Accommodation
  1. Hall with basic kitchen, generator, four hot shower and four toilets.
  2. Bush camping, outdoor storm shelter and bucket flush toilets.
Activities
Bushcraft, hiking in adjacent state park, environment activities, chapel and campfire.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - North Central, Central Goldfields Shire.


Moira Park

Zadnab Track, Jollys Bend State Park, Kialla West

Nearby
10kms from Shepparton Bush Setting adjacent to the Goulburn River, surrounded by National Park.

Accommodation
  1. Recreation hall space with four rooms with eight beds and one room with 10 beds
  2. Indoor kitchen and dining to suit numbers.
  3. Toilets and hot showers.
  4. Bring your own wood and remove rubbish on departure.
Activities
Large activity shelter, 30 Patrol sites, bushwalking, canoeing, pioneering, biking on bush trails. Abseiling mobile tower contact abseil.goulburnmurray@scoutsvictoria.com.au

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Northern Country, Greater Shepparton Shire.


Noonameena Scout Camp

69 Shepherds Hill Road, Lauriston, 3444.

Nearby
10kms from Kyneton in the Macedon Ranges.

Accommodation
  1. Hall has bunk beds for 10 people (ideal for Leaders), pot belly stove, TV, two showers, three toilets and small kitchen with fridge.
  2. Bush camping.
  3. Outdoor dining shelter with tables and chairs for 30 people with power/lighting, and fridge.
Activities
Campfire circle and bushwalking/hiking.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Macedon Ranges Shire.


Patanga Park Scout Camp

Barongarook Rd, Barongarook.

Nearby
14kms from Colac. Bush setting in State Forest, Beechy Rail Trail close by.

Accommodation
  1. Camping.
  2. Shelter/storm hut, eating hall and basic kitchen facilities.
  3. Leader accommodation.
  4. Toilet and shower block.
Activities
20 patrol sites, bushwalking, mountain biking nearby, campfire circle, chapel.

Contact 

Total Fire Ban District - South West, Colac Otway Shire.


Rowallan Recreation and Adventure Camp

6 Kent Road, Riddells Creek.

ATAP accredited campsite and member of the Australian Camps Association. 74ha of natural bushland.

Nearby
Riddells Creek 7kms, Gisborne 15.5kms, Hanging Rock 24kms. Located at the eastern end of the Macedon Ranges and adjacent to Mt. Charlie Nature Conservation Reserve.

Accommodation
Headquarters (HQ) - (Pack Holiday centre):
  1. Accommodates 72 in bunk beds, mattress supplied.
  2. 24 bed bunkhouse - one room with alcoves of four beds each.
  3. 40 bed bunkhouse - five rooms, two with 16 beds, one with four, and two with two beds for Leaders. \
  4. Eight bed staff quarters - three rooms, two with two beds, one with four beds.
  5. Dormitories heated overnight with hydronic heating.
  6. First aid room with one folding bed is part of the staff quarters.
  7. Dining room with fixed tables and bench seating.
  8. Small lounge area between staff quarters and dining room, with TV (on wall).
  9. Wi-Fi in the lounge/dining room/kitchen is available on request.
  10. Gas heating in lounge/dining room.
  11. Commercial kitchen, two fridges, freezer, 10 burner gas stove with two ovens, commercial dishwasher, equipped for 80, ample shelving for food boxes, self- catering.
  12. Recreation hall with folding tables, chairs, open fireplace and indoor activities. Firewood supplied.
  13. External toilet/shower block.
  14. Accessibility areas - toilet, shower, bunkhouse 40, dining room and hall.
  15. Outdoor gas BBQ.
  16. Tent areas for about 100 nearby to the buildings.
Forest Camp:
  1. Over 100 Patrol camping sites.
  2. Toilet/shower block with lighting and hot water.
  3. Fires permitted in supplied drums and stands, firewood available onsite.
Warnock Lodge:
  1. A new building with kitchen and dining for 36. Kitchen has six burner gas stove and oven, hot water, two large sinks, two LPG fridge/freezers, wood heater.
  2. Lighting is via 12v battery in building. 
  3. No 240V, but the building can be plugged in to your own generator - requires 15A plug/lead. Not required unless you bring your own 240v equipment.
Activities
  1. Headquarters ‐Recreation hall: basketball, half soccer, table tennis with net, volleyball, BYO balls, bats for these activities. ‐Outdoors: Adventure playground, low ropes course, basketball, tug-o-war ropes, volleyball, campfire circle (firewood available on site), zip line, orienteering course, parade ground.
  2. Forest Camp (also available to HQ users via 1km walk) ‐Open air chapel, low ropes course, nature trail, hiking and bush walking, initiative course, multiple orienteering courses, amphitheatre with campfire, archery range, parade ground.
  3. All open fires are subject to CFA Fire Danger Period and weather conditions as per Ranger’s discretion.
Contact
Bookings - 0416 47 00 57 (Camp Mobile)
Resident Ranger - 03 5428 6509
Facebook - Rowallan Scout Camp

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Macedon Ranges Shire.


The Pines
Altona Rd. Altona 3018
  1. Open field camping area with outdoor toilet and shower block.
  2. Hall for indoor on floor sleeping or activities
  3. Small kitchen, toilets and showers.
Activities
Located next to Port Phillip Bay, walking distance to Seaholme Train Station. On the edge of Altona Coastal Park with plenty of walking and bike trails.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District – Central, Hobson Bay City Council 


Watson Park Scout Camp

End of Bridal Road, Tonimbuk. 33ha backing onto Bunyip State Forrest, natural heavily forested bushland with creek.

Accommodation
  1. Lodge building with separate bedroom sleeping six bunk style plus extensive floor areas, main room with wood heater, basic kitchen, internal composting toilet. 12v system running lights, water pressure and inverter (BYO battery).
  2. Outside deck with BBQ and views, tank water.
  3. Bush camping, outdoor fire pit, parade ground and chapel.
Activities
Bush walking, wildlife, mountain biking, chapel.

Contact

Total Fire Ban District - Central, Cardinia Shire.
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