DINING


Fuelled and Fresh
At The Great Aussie Bush Camp, we believe in keeping children healthy, active, and fuelled with delicious meals.
All our food is prepared fresh daily onsite in our commercial kitchens and we make sure it’s not only nutritious but also something everyone will enjoy.
Our menu is packed with variety, from hamburgers and spaghetti Bolognese to nacos and classic BBQs with sausages, and a salad bar. For breakfast, we offer both hot and cold options that can include things like pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, spaghetti, and a range of cereals. Plus, fresh fruit and drinks are always on hand at every meal to keep you hydrated and energised throughout the day.


Special dietary requirements
With over 110,000 students passing through our camps each year, we are fully versed on all dietary requirements. Our team understands the challenges of food allergies and cultural requirements, and we make sure everyone feels safe and satisfied. Whether it’s coeliac, vegetarian, halal, lactose intolerance, or anaphylaxis, we have it covered.
Before camp, we work with schools to collect all dietary information, ensuring an exceptional camp experience not just for activities, but for the fresh, tasty meals too.
At camp, participants with dietary requirements are clearly identified, either through a coloured wristband or our meal management system. On arrival, they’ll be checked in and supported by our team to ensure their needs are understood from the very first meal.
All dietary meals are prepared separately by our kitchen team. Participants also meet with our cooks to talk through their requirements, giving everyone extra confidence that they’re getting the right meals every time.
If a participant needs to bring their own food, that’s absolutely fine too, just let us know before arriving at camp so we can support this. Please do not bring anything that contains nuts. E.g Nutella sandwiches, peanut butter, satay sauces on noodles.
We’re an allergy-aware camp with a HACCP-controlled kitchen, regularly inspected for safety. Our strict policies and procedures prevent cross-contamination, including coeliac-safe alternatives where necessary.
Sample Menu

DAY 1
Lunch: Hamburger and salad, fruit and drink.
Afternoon Tea: Fruit and cold drink.
Dinner: Spaghetti bolognaise and garlic bread.
Dessert: Ice cream.
Supper: Hot chocolate and biscuits.

DAy 2
Breakfast: Cold – variety of cereals.
Hot – spaghetti, baked beans, eggs, pancakes, toast and spread.
Morning Tea: Muesli bars, fruit, cold drink.
Lunch: Cold meat and salad sandwiches.
Afternoon Tea: Fruit and cold drink.
Dinner: Tacos with corn chips and salad bar or BBQ dinner with sausages, rissoles, and salads.
Supper: Hot chocolate and biscuits.

Day 3
Breakfast: Cold – variety of cereals.
Hot – spaghetti, baked beans, eggs, pancakes, toast and spread.
Morning Tea: Muesli bars, fruit, cold drink.
Lunch: Hot dog, fruit and cold drink.
Meal AND DIETARIES
All our meals are freshly prepared onsite by our qualified chefs in our commercial kitchen, and are not only tasty and nutritious, but also filling to keep students energised throughout the day.
Breakfast features a delightful mix of hot and cold options, including pancakes, scrambled eggs, cereals, and more. Fresh fruit is served at every meal, along with refreshments to keep everyone hydrated.
If you have specific dietary requirements, please check in with your school or give us a call to discuss options.
Campers are encouraged to leave food at home, as it can attract wildlife to the student accommodation. However, if you have specific dietary requirements, you can bring your own food, but please make sure to organise this with us before your arrival at camp. Please do not bring anything that contains nuts, e.g. Nutella sandwiches, peanut butter, satay sauces on noodles.
Absolutely! At The Great Aussie Bush Camp, we understand that some students may have food allergies or specific dietary needs. We catering to a wide range of requirements, including coeliac, vegetarian, halal, lactose intolerance, anaphylaxis, and severe allergies.
In certain cases, students may be allowed to bring their own food, but it’s essential to speak with your school’s organising teacher to discuss this beforehand.
We take food safety seriously, operating an allergy-aware, HACCP-controlled kitchen that undergoes regular inspections by health and safety officers.
Mess kits are your all in one eating setup for outdoor adventures.
For our New South Wales camps – Camp Wombaroo, Lake Macquarie, Kincumber, Tea Gardens – you will need to bring a non-breakable mug for snow cones. If you are attending our Tea Gardens camp please pack a plastic fork and plate for BBQ.
No mess kit is needed for our Victorian or Queensland camps.