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New South Wales
The Great Aussie Bush Camp
300+ Sydney & Surrounds

The Great Aussie Bush Camp is AustraliaÂ’s premier destination for outdoor adventure, nestled in breathtaking bushland and picturesque waterfront locations. With three remarkable venues: Tea Gardens, Kincumber, and Lake Macquarie, we offer the perfect blend of natural beauty, comfort, and adventure. Each site is designed to provide tailored experiences for schools, community groups, retreats and large gatherings. Whether you're seeking a fully programmed school camp, customised group adventure, or spacious accommodation for a large event, we create the ideal environment for growth, connection, and unforgettable memories.

Every year we welcome over 65,000+ students, teachers, and groups to our camps. As one of the countryÂ’s largest outdoor education providers, weÂ’re all about inspiring, empowering, and delivering life-changing experiences that leave a lasting impact. Our camps provide a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, with tailored programs to suit groups from schools to sporting teams and retreats. For our school camps we look after every detail so you can focus on having an unforgettable time. From delicious meals, comfy accommodation and action-packed programs, weÂ’ve got it all covered. We know that every school has different goals and thatÂ’s why we tailor our programs to suit your needs, whether itÂ’s curriculum-based learning, personal growth, or team development. Our outdoor education programs align with key learning areas like: Life Ready, HSIE and Anti-Bullying programs. These academic-focused sessions seamlessly blend with our adventure-packed activities, so students walk away with real-world skills, lifelong memories, and a sense of achievement. For our groups - We customise your camp to suit your goals. Whether youÂ’re after a fully programmed experience or just looking for a change of scenery with access to our top-notch facilities, weÂ’ve got you covered. Each camp has a range of accommodation styles to suit every group, from cabins and dorms to our fixed tents thatÂ’ll keep you comfy and close to nature. And when itÂ’s time to refuel or relax, every site has its own dining hall, kitchen, and massive recreational spaces for indoor group activities. Whether you're planning an action-packed school excursion, a weekend away with your community group, or a relaxing retreat in the great outdoors, The Great Aussie Bush Camp offers the perfect setting for unforgettable memories.

Accommodation Details: Bunkhouse (> 12 beds per room), Cabins (up to 12 beds), Ensuites, Bathrooms under same roof as accommodation, External bathrooms, Heating, Cooling, Separate staff / teacher accommodation

Catering Details: Both Full and Self Catering Available

Attractions Nearby: Tea Gardens - Coastal towns of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, pristine beaches, the Southern HemisphereÂ’s largest sand dunes, and the breathtaking Myall Lakes. Kincumber - Broadwater and Central Coast, Hike or cycle up Kincumba Mountain, Cellar doors experiences. Lake Macquarie - Caves Beach, Watagans National Park, Catherine Hill Bay.

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Indoor Facilities
  • Dining room
  • Recreation hall
  • Multiple indoor recreation rooms
  • Equipped indoor games room
  • Stage
  • Heating
  • Air?conditioned
  • AV equipment
  • Wifi access
  • Leader / teacher lounge
  • Other
Other Indoor Facilities: Indoor rock climbing, disco, tiered seated movie theatre.

Outdoor Facilities:
  • Abseiling tower
  • Archery
  • Bush survival
  • Campfire
  • Canoeing / kayaking (enclosed dam or lake)
  • Canoeing / kayaking (river, off site)
  • Challenge / obstacle course
  • Climbing wall / tower
  • Cooking
  • Day hikes
  • Environmental education
  • Flying fox
  • Giant Swing
  • High Ropes
  • Indigenous culture
  • Initiative / team building
  • Other
Other Outdoor Facilities: Powerfan, off site excursions to: Local National Park - rainforest Walk, Aquatic discovery tour and local beaches for beach games.

Bookings/Information
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Phone: 1800 887 717
Website: http://www.bushcamp.com.au

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