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Victoria
The Y - Lake Dewar Discovery Camp
151 – 200 Goldfields

Lake Dewar offers a range of accommodation that will suit any potential camper. Choose from cabin style accommodation for up to 160 people or the outdoor tent camping options for 60 people.

At Lake Dewar, you have the rare opportunity to explore our lake, the Werribee River and our gorges all in one place.

We're open all year round and we have a variety of programs and activities to suit every group, from stand-up paddle boarding and canoeing to raft building and fishing.

We have accommodation options for all budgets, group sizes and abilities, as well as a range of facilities for hire.

Located just 60 minutes from Melbourne, Lake Dewar Discovery Camp offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in a stunning natural setting. Managed by Y Discovery Camps, the camp caters to schools and groups year-round, providing a variety of activities and programs that suit every interest.

At the Y Discovery Camps, we're all about adventure in the outdoors and making a connection with nature. Our experienced camp leaders deliver fun and engaging programs in a safe and supportive environment - so everyone in your group can unleash their adventurous spirit and discover their full potential.

We've been running adventure camps since 1925. We've developed a trusted, proven model and became leaders in our field. Our camps provide opportunities for everyone to be happier, healthier and more connected to their community and the natural environment around them.

Located just 60 minutes from Melbourne, Lake Dewar Discovery Camp offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in a stunning natural setting. Managed by Y Discovery Camps, the camp caters to schools and groups year-round, providing a variety of activities and programs that suit every interest.

Accommodation Details: Ensuites

Catering Details: Full Catering Only

Attractions Nearby: St Annes winery, Lederderg and Werribee Gorge, Wombat State Forest, Daylesford, Hepburn Springs.

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Indoor Facilities
  • Dining room
  • Recreation hall
  • Multiple indoor recreation rooms
  • Equipped indoor games room
  • Heating
  • Air‐conditioned
  • Guest laundry
  • AV equipment
  • Wifi access
  • Leader / teacher lounge
  • Other
Other Indoor Facilities: Lounge area, pool table, indoor sports games equipment, carpet bowls, PA, OHP, data projector, screen.

Outdoor Facilities:
  • Archery
  • Campfire
  • Canoeing / kayaking (enclosed dam or lake)
  • Caving
  • Community engagement
  • Environmental education
  • Fishing
  • Flying fox
  • Geocaching
  • Initiative / team building
  • Other
Other Outdoor Facilities: BBQ, oval, lake, caving is a leadership tunneling system, swimming, bushwalking, mountain bikes, kick biking, orienteering, low ropes, stand up paddleboarding (SUP).

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Phone: 03 5368 7459
Website: https://camps.ymca.org.au/lake-dewar-discovery-camp

Address: 339 Garrards Lane, Myrniong, VIC, 3341

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