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The Great Getaways

Active and Fun Overnight Camps and Outdoor Activity Days for People Over 55.

BOOKINGS NOW OPEN - Great Getaway May 2023

Bookins are now open for an upcoming Great Getaway to be held at Urban Camp Melbourne. Located in Royal Park, Parkville. This Getaway will provide participants with the opportunity to explore Melbourne and most importantly to re-connect. 
Please save the following dates in your calendar: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st May 2023. 

BOOK ONLINE HERE.

About the Great Getaways - Indoor Comfort, Outdoor Fun

The Great Getaways give all men and women over the age of 55 a chance to try new activities and socialise with like-minded people in beautiful locations.  All overnight Getaways are held at Australian Camps Association member camps that are accredited with the Quality Tourism Framework.

Camps are extremely well prepared to ensure that Great Getaway participants have a safe and enjoyable time during their visit.

Activities

Activities change from Getaway to Getaway depending on what is available at each site. You may be participating in rock climbing, yoga, canoeing, initiative activities, bushwalking, high ropes course, indoor games and cycling to name a few. Everyone can take part, no matter what their fitness levels.

Accommodation

Accommodation at Getaways in in shared, dormitory style accommodation. You will need to bring your own bedding (sleeping bag/doona and pillow). Bedrooms and bathrooms are under one roof. Participants share rooms with people of the same gender unless requested to stay as a couple or with friends. Accommodation options and numbers per room vary dependent on site.

Transport

The Getaway price does not include transport. If you do not drive, we may be able to assist with arrangements for you. Some options may include public transport, transfers or car pools with other participants (extra fees may apply).

Outcomes

  • Meet new people
  • See new places
  • Try new things
  • Get active
  • Have fun!

Upcoming Great Getaways

MAY 2023

Bookins are now open for an upcoming Great Getaway to be held at Urban Camp Melbourne. Located in Royal Park, Parkville. This Getaway will provide participants with the opportunity to explore Melbourne and most importantly to re-connect. 
Please save the following dates in your calendar: Friday 19th - Sunday 21st May 2023. 

BOOK ONLINE HERE.

At this Great Getaway you can look forward to:

  • 2 nights accommodation.
  • All meals (2 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 2 dinners, snacks and nibbles)
  • A fun filled trivia event with host on the Saturday evening at the camp.
  • Full program included. Optional activities, if chosen to participate outside the planned program, are at extra cost to participant.
  • Reconnecting with Getaway participants and making new friends.

Early bird pricing (purchase before 7th April): $350.00

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Contact 03 9863 6822 (please leave a message if we cannot answer) or email seniors@auscamps.asn.au for more information.


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If you are seeking further outdoor recreational activities by providers that are alOVlogo.jpgso involved with the Seniors Card program, please visit the Outdoors Victoria website.

 
 
 
 
 

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