Activities

There are a number specialised activities on site. Some are co-located at Headquarters Camp (exclusive use) and some are in Forest Camp (shared use).

The campsite does NOT provide any programme staff for specialised activities.

It is the Hirers responsibility to assess Risk & Safety issues and take appropriate precautions; provide your own activity supervision & follow activity instructions where provided. We do provide Risk Management tools (see Documentation page) for you to integrate into your own Risk Management Plan.

Users are to bring their own bats and balls for the sporting activities requiring such.

Adventure Playground

This is a adventure activity for younger kids.  It is a typical Pine Pole construction.

Amphitheatre & Campfire Circle

Located in the Forest Camp along Nunan’s Road, the amphitheatre with a stone campfire circle at its centre. Bonfires are not permitted in the campsite. Firewood is provided.

Archery Range

The Archery Range has 2 start lines 15m and 25m (all archers to use the same start line per round). 
The equipment provided includes 6 recurve bows (mix of 18lb and 26lb), finger tabs, arm guards, and 24 arrows and 3 target faces. There will be 2 archers per target. There is a flat fee for a 3hr block. Cost details from the Ranger or Booking Office. There is a fee for lost items. Instruction sheets are available. Docs

Basketball

Full size outside court located at playground area rear of the bunkhouses. A half size indoor court is located in the recreation hall. “Slam-dunking” is prohibited. Bring your own ball.

Full size outside court located at playground area rear of the bunkhouses. A half size indoor court is located in the recreation hall. “Slam-dunking” is prohibited. Bring your own ball.

Fun Team Building Activities

Caterpillar feet for 5 persons.

Half Soccer

Two half-size soccer/hockey goals are located in the storeroom of the Recreation Hall. These goals may be used inside and outside for sports like junior soccer, hand soccer and junior hockey. Please take care in setting up the goals to avoid breaking the nets. Bring your own ball/puck/stick.

Initiative Course

Team-building activities. Located between Hoadley Drive and Nunan’s Road.  Instruction sheets are available from our website and are also located at each activity.
Instruction sheets and map are available. Docs

Low Ropes Course

This is a challenge activity for individuals and teams. It consists of a series of steel cables, erected between trees. An instruction for use and safety requirements is available from our website and is also located at the activity. The Headquarters Camp low ropes course is located in the playground area at the rear of the bunkhouses. The Forest Camp low ropes course is located on Farquhar Cres.
Adult supervision is required. Maps are available. . Docs

Nature Trails

Throughout the property and into our “Wildlife Reserve”.
See our Site Map for the trails. Docs

Nocturnal Adventure Trail (Night Discovery Course)

Just bring your sense of adventure and a torch and find the reflective plates to spell a phrase while exploring our bushland. Docs

Mountain Walks

Walks up Mt. Charlie (adjacent to Rowallan) can be tried by ages from 8yrs. The walk through the bush can be done from a number of sides with varying degrees of difficulty.

There is road access to near the top of Mt. Charlie; however it is 4wd only. The 360 degree view from the top of the mountain looking over to Mt. Macedon, Hanging Rock, the towns of Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Romsey and Melbourne is well worth the effort.

See our Topographical Map for the trails. Docs
The North Eastern quadrant of the loop around Mt. Charlie is on private property. We have a good relationship with our neighbour and they will unlock the gates for you if asked. Please ask before your camp to avoid disappointment.

Orienteering

Five orienteering courses are available to all campers. Ranging in difficulty for ages 8 years and up. One course is within Headquarters Camp, and the others are throughout the Forest Camp.
To loan laminated colour maps and obtain B&W copies, please see the Ranger. 
The Orienteering maps are available for you to print. Docs

Outdoor Chapel

Set in a natural bush setting, our Chapel can seat over 150 people. Suitable for weddings, funerals and for your Scouts own / Guides own. Docs

Table Tennis

Two tables with nets are available in the recreation hall. Bring your own bats and balls.

Volleyball

The volleyball court (net included) is located in the playground area at the rear of the bunkhouses. Bring your own ball.

Zip Line

A short Flying Fox designed for kids.  It does not need a harness and has a seat like a poma snow lift.  Adult supervision is required.  One occupant only please.