CAMP NARMBOOL

Where learning meets nature in a breathtaking 500 hectare outdoor classroom.

Nestled in the serene countryside just 30 minutes south of Ballarat, Narmbool offers an immersive experience that blends education, adventure, and environmental awareness. Surrounded by native bushland and a working sheep farm, Narmbool is a unique destination where students can connect with nature, develop leadership skills, and build lifelong memories.

Whether you’re exploring its natural beauty, learning about sustainable practices, or tackling outdoor challenges, Narmbool promises an unforgettable journey of discovery and growth.

THE FACILITIES

From restful nights in comfortable rooms to engaging days in thoughtfully designed spaces, every detail is crafted to enhance your camp experience.

Our purpose-built facilities cater to groups of up to 96 guests, providing:

  • Accommodation: 16 rooms, each with ensuite bathrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort for students and staff alike.
  • Educational Areas: Two purpose built classrooms that can be adapted for meeting rooms.
  • Communal Spaces: A spacious dining room seating 100 guests, a cozy lounge equipped with A/V technology, a fully outfitted commercial kitchen for all catering needs and campfire/fire pit area.
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly pathways, accommodation, and programs designed to be inclusive for all abilities.

ACTIVITIES

At Narmbool, our wide range of activities combines education, excitement, and personal development. Whether it’s building resilience through physical challenges or learning about sustainability in hands-on workshops, every moment is a chance to grow.

  • Orienteering
  • Bush Walking & Camping Skills
  • Team Building Exercises
  • Campfire Cooking
  • Paddle Boarding
  • Canoeing
  • Improvised Raft Building
  • Environmental Stewardship Projects
  • Indigenous Cultural Education
  • Tours of broader Narmbool site and Sovereign Hill
  • Farm Experience & Education Sessions

Accessibility

Narmbool is committed to ensuring every visitor feels welcome and able to participate. With wheelchair-accessible facilities and adaptive programs, we strive to provide a fulfilling experience for everyone, regardless of mobility or special needs.

Our inclusive design allows every group member to enjoy Narmbool’s unique offerings, creating a truly welcoming space.

DISCOVER CAMP NARMBOOL

STRENGTHEN YOUR CURRICULUM

Our experienced staff will work with your school to develop a camp program to ensure your curriculum aims and objectives are met.

CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

We have strong ties to nearby communities and local indigenous leaders who provide invaluable insight into the land and its First Peoples.

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

We invite students of all ages to enjoy single-day, overnight or adventurous multi-night programs.

FULL CATERING PROVIDED

Our expert catering team provides healthy and tasty freshly prepared meals catering to all dietary requirements.

THE TEACHER EXPERIENCE

We provide your staff with comfortable accommodation and fully facilitated sessions to ensure everyone has a pleasant stay.

Activities at Narmbool

Bushwalking
Bushwalking
Be it a day's hike or a short walk to camp, bushwalking engages all our senses allowing us to explore nature and our place within it. And we always find something exciting along the way!
Cycling
Cycling
A favourite activity among our team, cycling along a windy track together or playing group games builds resilience and independence in young people.
High Ropes
High Ropes
Our high ropes course delivers an exciting challenge with students setting their own goals and developing confidence, determination and decision-making skills.
Marine Discovery
Marine Discovery
Looking at a peaceful pond is nice but we'd rather learn about the ecosystems thriving in it. We may also get out hands a little dirty but we think that's the best way to learn!
Cultural
Cultural
Encourage an understanding and appreciation for history and diversity by connecting students to a different way of life through storytelling, bushcraft and more.
Canoeing
Canoeing
Following the flow of the river, we love to explore the waterways on our canoes. Working as a team, using our muscles and problem-solving together to reach our base for the night.
Orienteering
Orienteering
There's nothing more exciting than learning a new skill! Orienteering teaches us to read a map and a compass, gauge distances and provides lots of great learning opportunities.
Camping
Camping
Camping out in tents is our speciality! We love telling stories around the campfire, looking up at the night sky and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Raft Building
Raft Building
Working together, students design and build a raft out of available materials then test it out on the water, raft building is loved by students of all ages.
Initiatives
Initiatives
Our many initiatives can be large or small group activities on the land or water, encouraging social connection, negotiation, problem-solving and adaptability, all while having fun!