Discover Australia's Best School Camps and School Group Accommodation for 2024 - unforgettable experiences for students seeking adventure, education, and great memories.

Whether it be an educational, active or fun filled school camp - We've done the searching for you and put together our list of the Best School Camps and School Group Accommodation options for 2024!

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Best School Camps and School Group Accommodation for 2024

Sydney and Surrounds

CCC Camps - Blue Mountains a relaxing mountain retreat, school camp or study camp.

CCC Camps - Hawkesbury offer a range of exciting activities and packages which will make your school camp an unforgettable adventure.

Cockatoo Island Camping spend your next school camp on Sydney's most fascinating and largest urban island. 

Ibis Budget Sydney East perfect for school groups who are wanting an affordable hotel experience in the heart of Sydney.

Ingenia Communities - Sydney Surrounds choose from one of our three Ingenia Holiday parks close to Sydney for your next school camp or school trip.

Kiah Ridge Christian Conference Centre set in a 170 acre bush setting we tick all the boxes for your next school camp with flexible accommodation areas / separate meeting spaces for small groups / great catering service.

Kihilla Retreat & Conference Centre offering affordable accommodation for school camps and school group accommodation.

Land's Edge in Mosman  adjacent to the Sydney Harbour National Park offers outdoor education and recreational school camps.

NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort the ultimate city escape for your school camp set on stunning beachfront and surrounded by Brisbane Water National Park just 1.5 hours from Sydney.

NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park breath in the fresh air at your next school camp in Sydney - located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, just 40 minutes from the CBD.

Scape - great school group accommodation - just tell us what you want and we’ll take care of everything.

StayKCC - with welcoming staff, generous catering, and wonderful hospitality, your students will be sure to leave their school camp encouraged and refreshed.

Sydney Central YHA is the perfect location for school groups visiting Sydney.  Safe / secure accommodation with modern facilities.

Sydney Harbour YHA located in The Rocks area of Sydney offering purpose-built group accommodation above The Big Dig  archaeological dig site.

Teen Ranch Australia  Teen Ranch is a not-for-profit outdoor recreation campsite which provides a fun, safe and affordable camping experience for children in years 3-12.

The Village Sydney is the perfect venue for school group accommodation.  Affordable, easy to book accommodation with all necessary amenities.

Youthworks Centres  School Camps and School Excursions - Looking to escape the everyday?

Youthworks Christian Outdoors Education is the premier provider of Christian Outdoor Education in the Sydney area.

Hunter

BIG4 Bays Holiday Park looking for somewhere for your school camp? Let us help you create an unforgettable school camp in Port Stephens with comfy cabins and space for camping.

South Coast NSW

Aspen Holiday Parks - Barlings Beach Holiday Park on 22 acres of beachside land between Batemans Bay and Moruya with an abundance of activities and places to see, including Region X on your doorstep ideal for school camps and school group accommodation.

Aspen Holiday Parks - Tween Waters Holiday Park featuring a range of school group accommodation options from cabins to campsites adjacent to Merimbula Beach, in the exclusive fishpen peninsular. 

Ingenia Communities - South Coast school camps and school group accommodation close to the beach or bush - we have a variety of holiday parks and accommodation to choose from.

NRMA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort the perfect coastal destination for your next school camp.overlooking crystal-clear waters and white sandy beach with a range of accommodation options.

NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort the ideal escape for your next school camp / school group getaway located just north of Batemans Bay . 

Surf Camp Australia THE ORIGINAL SURF CAMP: Our school camps can be tailored to meet you students needs - we teach surfing theory, as well as practical techniques.

Central Coast NSW 

CCC Camps Central Coast school camps full of adventure and fun in the surf with loads of outdoor activities on offer.

North Coast NSW 

Aspen Holiday Parks - Koala Shores Holiday Park located on the waterfront at Lemon Tree Passage in Port Stephens perfect for school camps and school group accommodation.  Explore and experience nature, while learning at the same time.

Camp Elim perfectly located for school camps in the Booti Booti National park on the lake by the sea - Come and experience the Barrington Coast.

Ingenia Communities - North Coast if you are looking for school group accommodation or school camp locations on the North-coast we have five parks spread across some of the most popular destinations.

Ingenia Communites - Port Stephens start planning your next school camp or schoo trip with Ingenia Holiday Parks in Port Stephens.

North Star Holiday Resort & Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point the perfect location for your next school camp or school excursion offering facilities and activities to suit a range of budgets and interests.

NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort situated on the pristine Arrawarra Beach offering the ideal place to relax and reconnect with nature on your next school camp.

The Retreat Port Stephens offers School Camps in a private, safe and enjoyable location. Packages are available to suit all budgets.

Valla Beach Holiday Park the perfect location for your next school camp just 30 minutes from Coffs Harbour.

Country NSW

Camp Cypress located in north-west NSW a perfect base for your student's Outback School Camp Experience! with a wide range of attractions close by.

NRMA Bathurst Panorma Holiday Park - is the ideal place for next school camp. Our holiday park is perfectly equipped for school groups with a range of accommodation options.

NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park has everything you need for your next school camp or group outing with a range of accommodation options including cabins and campsites. 

OEG Camp Wombaroo offers a fantasic range of adventure activities and school camp programs.

Mountain Trails Adventure School offers a wide range of challenging and exciting adventure activities for school groups. 

Melbourne and Surrounds

ADANAC CYC school camp programs are educational, fun filled, and affordable. We have taken the hassle out of organising your school camps.

OEG Camp Jungai a unique school camp experience with opportunities for students to explore different cultures and new ideas, environments and people.

Camp Tandara is located in the Grampians at the base of Boronia Peak making it a perfect location for school camps and staff retreats

CITY CYC located in the heart of Melbourne within walking distance of most major venues, activities, parks and gardens.

Eureka Stockade Holiday Park - your students will discover the wonder of Sovereign Hill and Historic Ballarat with a school camp at the site of the Eureka Rebellion! 

Forest Edge CYC offers students a wide range of fun, educational and safe school camp activities located 90 mins from Melbourne near the Latrobe River.

NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park located at the foothills of the breathtaking Grampians National Park - No matter the size of your school group you’ll find an accommodation option to suit your needs.

PGL Campaspe Downs adventure camp located in natural bushland and offering an extensive and exciting range of outdoor fun adventure activities for school camps.

Phillip Island Adventure Resort is a school camp specialists, providing students with fun, educational and safe school camp.

Ramada Resort by Wynham Phillip Island - school camps that offer students and teachers comfortable facilities and a laidback environment.

Scape - great school group accommodation in the heart of the city.

Space Hotel  school group accommodation as it should be! At Space Hotel we offer premium rooms and facilities at a reasonable price.

Stay at Deakin - Burwood perfect accommodation for larger school groups with a variety of room configurations and types available - Comfortable and Affordable.  

The Village Melbourne great school group accommodation which is affordable, easy to book and with all necessary amenities.

The Village North Melbourne school group accommodation like never before.  Our dedicated group bookings manager ensures a seamless journey from your initial inquiry to check-in. 

Together Co Living in the heart of Preston, and ideal location for school groups visiting Melbourne - get in touch and let us take care of the rest.

Urban Camp Melbourne - a safe haven that is exclusively for school groups during school terms with programs to suit your requirements.

Regional Victoria

Bellarine Lodge Sleeps 30.  School Camps on the Bellarine Peninsula close to the Great Ocean Road, Port Phillip Bay and Geelong. A modern facility designed to accomodate large groups at a very reasonable price. 

Federation University Australia - Ballarat Campus specialising in school group accommodation of all sizes we can offer a range of accommodation options with private bedrooms and large communal areas and tailored / flexible packages.

NRMA Bright Holiday Park an easy escape to nature set on the banks of Morse’s Creek the idea base for your school camp allowing your students to explore Victoria’s stunning high country.

NRMA Echuca Holiday Park a perfect location for your next school camp.  Our specialised Groups team will step you through our accommodation option.

NRMA Halls Gap Holiday Park situated at the foothills of the breathtaking Grampians National Park we have accommodation options for school groups of all sizes.

OEG Camp Marysville a great location and a feeling of community.  Accommodation are small pops located around a teachers lodge.  A fun, unique and educational interactive school camp.

PGL Camp Rumbug offering school camps and outdoor adventure experiences that are fun and challenging with a wide range of activities to choose from.

Stay at Deakin - Geelong Waterfront All of our wonderful regional locations, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool can accommodate larger school groups who are looking for accommodation.

Stay at Deakin - Waurn Ponds all year round, great accommodation for larger school groups - Comfortable and Affordable.  

Stay at Deakin - Warrnambool perfect accommodation for larger school groups. Deakin Residential Services Warrnambool have private, self-contained units that range from four bedrooms to 21 bedrooms.

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Surrounds

Apex Camp Sunshine Coast we are leaders in school camps and outdoor recreation and we know how to deliver on your needs for the perfect school camp. 

Brisbane City YHA a specialist in school group accommodation located in central Brisbane. Safe, modern and affordable accommodation.

Coolangatta YHA on the Gold Coast offers excellent group accommodation. Close to beaches and transport this YHA is ideal for all school group bookings.

Gabba Central Apartments - WE ARE GREAT FOR SCHOOL GROUPS! We cater for all groups to Brisbane from education to sports trips – and everything in between. 

Gold Coast Holiday Park - We are here to help you plan your next school excursion or school camp with a team of group specialists and single point of contact for all your requirements.

Kingfisher Bay Resort - Fraser Island school camps and school excursions on K’Gari - Bursting with natural history, geology and culture.

Maranatha Recreation Camp - Maranatha Recreation Camp has been offering school camps, Outdoor Education programs, youth leadership camps for over 70 years.

Maroochy Waterfront Camp & Conference Centre located on the stunning Maroochy River offering the ideal Sunshine Coast location for your next school camp.

Moreton Bay Research Station EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF STRADBROKE ISLAND on your next school camp.

Minjerribah island Accommodation on beautiful Stradbroke Island, the second largest sand island in the world with an abundance of marine and land fauna and flora.

North Star Holiday Resort & Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point the perfect location for your next school camp or school excursion offering facilities and activities to suit a range of budgets and interests - just 30 mins from the Gold Coast.

NRMA Treasure Island Holiday Resort located on the sunny Gold Coast and with multiple accommodation options it is an ideal location for your next school camp. 

Paradise Resort Gold Coast offering fun and educational activities for students of all ages we have a full-time on-site activities team that can customise a range of activites to suit your needs.

PGL Kindilan School camps that bring out the best in your students by offering them a challenging, fun and adventure filled school camp experience with a taste of the real outdoors.

QCCC Brookfield - close to Brisbane a specialist school camp provider. With great catering, accommodation and facilities and located in beautiful forest parkland - the perfect location for outdoor education school camps.

QCCC Tamborine enjoy great views and fresh mountain air and outdoor education activities on your next school camp.  A versatile, comfortable school camp with modern accommodation and great food.

Sea World Resort Stay and Play on your next school camp. Sea World Resort features the incredible aquatic adventure playgound and offers educational programs across our Theme Park properties.

Scape - accommodation ideal for school groups in and around the city.

Stradbroke Island YHA is a 5-star PADI Dive Centre offering great school group accommodation and facilities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Tunnel Ridge Ranch - A camp at Tunnel Ridge Ranch is likely different from any camp you’ve been to with our herd of beautifully natured horses being the star attraction and keeping school groups coming back for more.

YMCA Camp Warrawee and Camp North Pine rustic bush school camps are set amongst Koala filled gumtrees bordered by the beautiful North Pine River. 

Central Queensland 

NRMA Capricorn Yeppoon Holiday Park situated in a lush, green oasis within walking distance to the stunning Mulambin Beach, this quiet location is a paradise for school camps and school groups big and small.

Far North Queensland 

Cairns Student Lodge offers affordable purpose-built student accommodation catering for school camp groups of up to 230 people. 

The Village Cairns is the ideal venue for school group accommodation in Cairns it is affordable, easy to book accommodation with all necessary amenities. 

Northern Queensland

Apex Camp Magnetic Island our qualified, accredited and experienced staff will help take the stress out of organising your next school camp or school excursion.  

Adelaide and Surrounds

Adare Camp near Victor Harbor offers a historic school camp experience with a variety of accommodation options.

Adelaide Central YHA located in the centre of the City and offering a range of accommodation options Adelaide Central YHA can provide your students with everything they need on their next school trip.

AFL Max Camp Max is a unique and fun overnight school camp experience for your school.

Aspen Holiday Parks - Adelaide Caravan Park located in the beautiful suburb of Hackney a short 2km from the Adelaide CBD ideal for school group and school camps with a range of accommodation options.

Berri Riverside Holiday Park Quite and secluded our unique school group stay accommodation is only metres from the banks of the stunning Murray River,

Lincoln College your perfect Adelaide base - with private room accommodation for approx 170 students over the Summer, full catering options and access to large shared indoor and outdoor spaces

Mylor Adventure Camp and Wirraway Homestead are leading providers of educational school camps in the Adelaide region. Experience a different level of adventure, challenge yourself and discover hidden strengths.

Nunyara located in the Adelaide Hills offers a range of school camp and accommodation options and is great for rural schools requiring accommodation in Adelaide.

Port Elliot YHA located overlooking Horseshoe Bay - with a great range of accommodation options in our historic building making it a prefect place for your school camps / school trips.

Scape - perfectly located our school group accommodation is ideal for visiting school groups.

Venture school camps and school excursions that teach life long skills, how to work with others plus much more.

West Beach Parks we cater for school groups of any size.  Our highly skilled team can help create unfor­get­table experience for your next school camp.

Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures provider of outdoor education programs in SA and recognised nationally as a leader in the field of school-based experiential education.

Woodhouse Adventure Park treat your students to an unforgettable urban school camp experience with some of the best bunk style accommodation!

Feurieu Peninsula 

NRMA Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park overlooks Encounter Bay on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula - Let our specialist Groups team step you through accommodation solutions for your next school camp.

Limestone Coast 

Tarooki Campsite accommodates up to 74 people. Visit us soon for a memorable seaside camp experience.

Eyre Peninsula

Thuruna Campsite offers a unique opportunity to stay on the shores of the spectacular and beautiful landscape of Spencer Gulf. The campsite provides groups with dormitory and holiday accommodation for an affordable beachfront getaway.

Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary Schools have been coming to Mikkira for camps for decades - it has been open for visitors for 50 years.  It is a special place, unspoilt, isolated and wild and fantastic opportunity for all ages to learn about the natural world and get well away from city life.

Riverland and Murraylands

Ankara Youth Camp  The campsite is ideal for school camps and study groups wanting to provide their own programs that focus on water activities, study retreats, group development activities, or environmental, river systems and conservation studies.

Roonka River Adventure Park has you covered for school camps for years 3 to 10 with loads of land and water-based activities and retreats for years 11 and 12.

Perth and Surrounds

Baptist Camping Centres We cater to school groups and each of our sites will offer a different camping experience with the same professional, and welcoming atmosphere across all sites.

Cahoots is a registered NDIS provider, running a variety of programs and camps for children and young people living with disability or facing exceptional challenges.

Christian Youth Camps WA (CYC WA) provides a wide range of activities and accommodation. Surrounded by bushland, CYC WA is the ideal location for your next school camp.

Fairbridge has everything to make your school camp a huge success - exciting fun activities and great nutritious food.

Fremantle Prison YHA is located in the World Heritage Fremantle Prison offering a unique experience for your next school camp.

Hostel G Perth - We’re bringing you next level Perth school group accommodation that’s as comfortable and cool as it is affordable and accessible.

Kerem Adventure Camp for a fun filled, adventure camp that students will remember for a long time. Our team knows what makes for a fantastic school camp experience.

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation a school camp with a difference onboard The STS Leeuwin II Western Australia’s very own tall ship. 

OEG - The Outdoor Education Group WA Discover Outdoor Education Adventures with OEG in Western Australia. We offer outdoor education with a wide range of experiences tailored to suit every student.

Swan Valley Adventure Centre for activity packed school camps located on the Swan River close to Perth CBD.  Get ready for a school camp that your students will talk about for years to come.

Canberra and ACT

Birrigai offers affordable school group accommodation and catering. Schools can run their own school camp programs and/or include activities run by our Nationally qualified outdoor education teachers.

Camp Cottermouth  located 20 km west of Canberra is available for hire on a self cater or fully catered basis for school camps.

Greenhills Centre located in the Murrumbidgee Corridor, Canberra offers the highest quality in facilities and experience accommodating school groups from 10 to 200 students.

National Capital Educational Tourism Project - aims to establish the National Capital as the premier educational tourism destination in Australia.

The Village Canberra offers school group accommodation in the heart of Canberra making it the perfect spot to visit the many educational sites Canberra has to offer.

Warrambui discover what’s new for school camps in 2019! Only 40 minutes from the centre of Canberra and set in peaceful bushland, there is plenty on offer for your next school camp.

Darwin, Alice Springs and the Northern Territory

Aspen Holiday Parks - Darwin FreeSpirit Resort offering a range of accommodation from cabins to camping sites we have something for everyone just 28kms from the Darwin CBD. 

Base Camp Wallaroo provides an opportunity for teachers and children to explore, learn, grow and develop strong team building skills in an idyllic, fun and safe environment.

Litchfield Tourist Park nature is the teacher and your life is easier swimming under the waterfalls at Litchfield - a camp your students will remember for years.

Nitmiluk Tours the Jawoyn people host students to provide a life changing cultural immersion educational program.

NT Learning Adventures is a group of tour operators, educational centres and accommodation properties all catering towards the education market - offering educational experiences, school excursions and school camps.

Hobart and Tasmania

Hobart Central YHA (Hobart) is the perfect place to stay with your school group. We have a range of multi-share and private rooms available.

NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park - (Hobart/Southeast Tas) on the beautiful Tasman Peninsula for an educational and fun school camp experience.

Overseas Camps and Tours

Adventure Kokoda - Our Adventure Kokoda 4 Schools program is a unique learning pilgrimage based on the adversity of Australia’s wartime history and the physical challenge of trekking across the rugged and remote Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea.

World Projects South Pacific - World Projects South Pacific are an international leader in providing musicians from around the globe with life changing performing arts experiences.

WorldStrides - We specialise in school tours for all year levels (F-12) and design itineraries that complement your curriculum and educational goals.

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