FAQ’s
ACCOMMODATION
Student accommodation
All our camps offer a variety of clean, comfy, and well-maintained accommodation options to fit your group’s needs.
Each accommodation option features bunk beds, mattresses, and protectors, you’ll just have to bring your own sheets, sleeping bag, and pillow for a cosy night’s sleep.
To find out more about each locations accommodation please see individual location pages.
Teacher accommodation
Depending on the location, Teachers enjoy either dormitory style rooms or cabins, featuring en-suite or shared bathrooms. In most locations they also have access to a private common room filled with snacks, drinks, tea, coffee, and a TV. These comfortable spaces give the teachers plenty of privacy and downtime for well-deserved relaxation.
To find out more about each locations accommodation please see individual location pages.
ACTIVITIES
Each camp offers an abundance of activities, ranging from adrenaline-pumping adventures to more laid-back experiences on the ground.
Lake Macquarie has 30 action-packed activities, including two giant swings, two archery stations, and one epic flying fox.
Kincumber has 33 activities to choose including raft building and canoeing, plus heart-pounding fun on two giant swings and the rock-climbing wall.
Tea Gardens has 64 on and off-site activities including the dual flying fox where you can zip over Lake Ivan, staple climb, abseiling and fossiling. It also has a range of off-site activities like sea kayaking, beach and rainforest walks, and swimming with sharks and rays.
Camp Womabroo has 24 activities including vertical challenge, raft building and pioneering.
Campaspe Downs has 37 activities to keep everyone occupied from the four person flying fox, challenge course, two leap of faiths and two possum gliders.
Camp Rumbug has 29 activities with three giant swings, two areoballs and GABC tournament.
Kindilan has 34 activities spread through the bush including two possum gliders, jacob’s ladder, and two dual flying foxes.
To check out all the activities offered at our Great Aussie Bush Camps head over to our activities page.
BOOKINGS
To make a booking, simply fill out our booking form here, and one of our friendly team members will get back to you. Alternatively, you can call our office on 1800 887 717 to book in your required dates.
DISABILITY
Across our camps we do have accessible toilet and bathroom facilities specifically designed for students with disabilities. Please call to find out more information on each centre.
FACILITIES
Each camp is packed with facilities to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. You’ll find campfire circles perfect for night-time stories and roasting marshmallows, creating that authentic bush camp vibe. There are spacious indoor and outdoor recreational areas for activities, movie nights, and group gatherings. And some camps even feature full-sized sports ovals, basketball sheds, and beach volleyball courts to amp up the fun. To see the full list of facilities at each location visit the locations page.
GROUPS
Not at all! You’re welcome to use our camp purely for accommodation. Whether you’re after a relaxed retreat or need a base for your own program, we’ve got the space and facilities to suit. Check out more on our groups page.
Each activity is facilitated by one of our awesome instructors and runs best with up to 30 people per group. Got more people? No worries, we’ll split you into multiple groups to keep things moving.
Most groups can comfortably fit in 2–4 activities a day, depending on what time you arrive and how long you’re staying.
Once you’ve picked your favourite activities, our programming team will take it from there. They’ll build a custom schedule based on your group size, activity choices and meal breaks, so your day flows smoothly from start to finish. Check out our range of activites here.
Yes, we do. Each location has a hall with projectors and Tea Gardens has a tiered movie theatre with a stage.
Absolutely! You don’t have to stay overnight to experience the adventure. We offer action-packed day programs where your group can enjoy a full day of activities and still head home by dinner.
You sure can! You’re welcome to use our commercial kitchen, we just ask that someone in your group holds a current certificate in safe food handling.
To book a camp experience at GABC, you’ll need a minimum of 20 people in your group.
MEALS 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. Our menu caters to a variety of tastes and includes options like juicy hamburgers, hearty spaghetti bolognese, and classic barbecues with sausages, rissoles, and a fresh salad bar.
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. Check out a sample menu of our delicious offerings here.
If you have specific dietary requirements, please check in with your school or give us a call to discuss options. For more details on dietaries, head over to our dining page.
Absolutely! At The Great Aussie Bush Camp, we understand that some students may have food allergies or specific dietary needs. We cater 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. To read more about our food and how we handled allergies please visit our Dining page.
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.
MEDICATION
PROGRAMS
Our experienced programming team designs your activity program in consultation with teachers, focusing on the learning outcomes you want to achieve. We consider your year level, educational goals, group needs, and any previous feedback from your school to ensure the program aligns with your expectations and delivers a meaningful, engaging and exciting camp experience.
TRANSPORT
For our NSW camps – On Mondays you can arrive any time from 10.30am onwards. On Wednesdays, due to changeover and cleaning, your arrival time will be from 11am onwards.
For our QLD and VIC camps – We ask schools to arrive between 11:00am and 1:00pm on the day of arrival. This allows our team time to ensure the centre is fully prepared for your group and gives your school enough time to complete the site induction and enjoy lunch before afternoon activities begin.
If you are planning to arrive outside of these times, please speak with your reservation consultant so we can discuss the options available.
SAFETY
Absolutely! All team members paid or unpaid, are screened through The Office of The Children’s Guardian as to their suitability to work with children. This is done as per the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Every team member signs and follows our Child Safe Code of Conduct and maintains clear, professional boundaries.
For more information please read our child safety page and our safeguarding policy.
Our instructors are fully equipped to lead all activities, having completed the necessary assessments and undergone a rigorous internal training and assessment program before leading activities with guests.
For higher-risk activities, including off-ground and water-based sessions, instructors are assessed against defined competency standards by experienced trainers. This ensures that instructors can safely manage both the activity itself and the supervision of participants.
Once qualified, instructors are regularly monitored and reviewed against our activity delivery standards to ensure sessions continue to be delivered safely and to a high standard.
In NSW each instructor holds a First Aid certificate and a Royal Life Saving Bronze Medallion for aquatic rescues.
In QLD and VIC aquatic training is all internally trained and assessed on a syllabus endorsed by our external tech advisor.
NSW CAMPS
Camp Wombaroo
The closest ambulance service at our Camp Wombaroo location is the Bowral depot which is approximately 24 minutes from the camp.
Tea Gardens
The closest ambulance service at our Tea Gardens location is the Tea Gardens and Karuah depot which are both approximately 10 minutes from the camp.
Kincumber
The closest ambulance service on the central coast is Terrigal and Ettalong Beach which are both approximately 10 minutes from camp.
Lake Macquarie
The closest ambulance service is located at Morisset which is 6 minutes away.
QUEENSLAND CAMP
Kindilan
The closest ambulance service is at Redland Bay which is 3 minutes from camp.
VICTORIAN CAMPS
Camp Rumbug
The closest ambulance service is at Foster which is 14 minutes from camp.
Campaspe Downs
The closest ambulance service is at Kyneton which is 9 minutes from camp.
The closest hospitals and medical centres to our Great Aussie Bush Camp locations are:
NSW CAMPS
Camp Wombaroo
Bowral District Hospital is 25 minutes from camp. For any accidents or illnesses that require general treatment, we use Mittagong Medical Centre which is a 20 minute drive from camp.
Tea Gardens
Maitland Hospital and John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle are both approximately 45 minutes from camp. For any accidents or illnesses that require general treatment, we use the Medical Centre in Tea Gardens which is a 10 minute drive from camp.
Kincumber
The Gosford Hospital is approximately a 20 minute drive from camp.
For accidents or students that are ill and require general treatment we use the Medical Centre in Wyoming which is approximately 25 minutes drive from camp.
Lake Macquarie
The Wyong Public Hospital is approximately a 26 minute drive from camp.
For accidents or students that are ill and require general treatment we use the Medical Centre in Morisset which is approximately five minutes drive from camp.
QUEENSLAND CAMP
Kindilan
Redland Hospital is a 15 minute drive from camp. For accidents or students that are ill and require general treatment we use Redlands Satellite Health Centre based in Redland Bay which is 5 minutes from camp.
VICTORIAN CAMPS
Camp Rumbug
South Gippsland Hospital located in Foster is a 15 minute drive from camp. For accidents or students that are ill and require general treatment we use the Medical Centres based in Foster.
Campaspe Downs
Kyneton Hospital is a 10 minute drive from camp. For accidents or students that are ill and require general treatment we use the Campaspe Family Practice which is based at Kyneton hospital.
Party Leaders and supervising adults are the primary First Aid contacts, and remain responsible for administration of First Aid for their group. GABC staff will assist with First Aid as and when required.
WHAT TO BRING
Even though we’re all about that bush camp vibe, make sure to pack your sleeping kit. You don’t want to end up on a mattress without a pillow or sleeping bag. And if you’re joining us in winter, throw in an extra blanket for those chilly nights.
A small day pack is essential for your water and sunscreen, and don’t forget your toiletries (yes, that includes your toothbrush), and shower wash – we’re a bush camp, but that doesn’t mean we’re okay with bad smells!
For your camp days, bring a mix of clothes: T-shirts (leave the singlets and midriff tops at home for safety), shorts, and track pants if it’s looking cold. You’ll definitely want jumpers or windcheaters for warmth and plenty of socks.
Don’t forget your bath towel, beach towel, and swimmers for some aquatic fun.
Download the full printable list for teachers and students below.