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Lake Nillahcootie Camp

Lake Nillahcootie Camp nestles between the Mount Strathbogie State Forest and Mount Samaria State Park. The camp has a shoreline frontage and is entered directly from the Midland Highway.

Just 15 minutes from Mansfield and 25 minutes from Benalla, Lake Nillahcootie Camp is an easy two hour drive from eastern Melbourne.

The Camp has been in operation for the past 25 years and is situated in one of the prettiest spots in the High Country. Close to the ski fields in the winter on the banks of picuturesque (full of redfin) Lake Nillahcootie, from which the Camp in named after.
The Camp is famous for its connections with school groups but also provides for private groups and functions.
In addition to the camp facilities, commercial activity providers are available for hire in the area for sailing, skiing, horse riding and mountainbiking. Transport can be arranged to and from the campsite and nearby venues.
Lake Nillahcootie Camp staff have experience in working with people with disabilities.
Full country style home catering is provided alongside kitchen facilities available for self catering.

Attraction include Lake Nillahcootie, Strathbogie State Forest, Mt Samaria, Mt Buller, Mt Stirling, Mansfield.

 

Location

3937 Midland Hwy, Barjarg VIC 3722. Mansfield 25 km, Melbourne 190 km. Melway 622 B10, VicRoads Country Directory 48 A8.

 

Environment

6 ha (14 acres) bush setting on shore of Lake Nillahcootie.

 

Accommodation

94 campers can be accommodated.
Minimum Numbers: 30. Minimum charge applies. Small groups by arrangement for shared use.

 

Meals

Food for our campers is a priority at Lake Nillahcootie Camp. With the activity based nature of the outdoor education program it is vital that our campers are provided with regular meals to fuel active bodies. 

  • Breakfast - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A hot meal is always offered in addition to the usual cereals and toast.
  • Lunch - Includes: Combinations of meat, chicken and salad rolls that are all prepared individually by the campers daily. This means that they are only choosing condiments that they like, but ensures that they do eat. Other meals can include hotdogs as a treat and with smaller groups in winter we have also been known to include hot roast beef rolls and homemade soup. In addition, each lunch will include a fruit platter made with seasonal fruits.
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea - Includes: a homemade cake or slice with fruit and drinks with one and biscuits, fruit and drinks with the other.
  • Dinner - Includes: a two course meal that includes a main ranging from: roast beef, Jana’s famous spaghetti bolognaise, shepherds pie, roast chicken and a BBQ. Desserts include homemade butterscotch pudding, apple crumble, fruit salad, jelly or chocolate pudding.
  • Supper - Hot chocolate and biscuits.
  • Individual Meal Plans - Special dietry needs available. We understand that in today’s current population there is a need to cater for food allergies and medical conditions. We are happy for families to contact us directly so that we are fully aware of their child’s special requirements so that we can meet their individual needs.

 

Accessibility

Checklist available on request. Accessible areas: some building entrances, dining and accommodation, some toilet/shower facilities, some pathways are wide and firm, some pathways are manageable for wheelchairs, some activities.

 

Facilities

Indoor Facilities: Dining room, recreation room, drying room, wood heater, open fire, indoor sports equipment, TV, VCR, DVD, blackboard, whiteboard.
Outdoor Facilities: Abseiling, archery, BBQ, bouldering wall, canoes, fishing, flying fox, frisbee golf, high and low level ropes course, initiative activities, open playing areas, orienteering, photo trail, raft building, rock climbing, rogaining, swimming, volleyball.

 

Other Information

Program staff available. Resident manager. Commercial activity providers available for hire in the area for sailing, skiing, horse riding. Transport can be arranged to and from the campsite and nearby venues. Staff have experience in working with people with disabilities.

 

School Groups

We take the hassle out of organising camp; at Lake Nillahcootie Camp you’ll experience a complete package for one fixed price.

  • We look after the catering (home style nutritious meals)
  • We provide a variety of activity options
  • We provide qualified program facilitators for the more challenging activities
  • We provide en-suite accommodation for Teachers and Group Leaders
  • Teachers and extra adults are free of charge based on a ratio of 1:10 students

 

 

 

 

 

Alternatively, we will accommodate your special requests or program requirements; this is why Lake Nillahcootie Camp is the ideal place for your next school camp

Whilst your group is at Lake Nillahcootie Camp there will always be a manager or staff member on the camp site.  This makes it reassuring to know that camp leaders are not alone and that support is always available.

 

Testimonials

Over the past 25 years Lake Nillahcootie Camp has been host to 100's of groups.

  • “Everyone at the camp was friendly and helpful.  You all helped us to enjoy a really exciting and challenging camp” Benalla East Primary School
  • “Thank you for all the wonderful memories we now have of Lake Nillahcootie Camp.  We had lots of fun and were challenged and supported through all of the activities” Niddrie Primary School
  • “You guided us, looked after us, cooked for us and taught us so much.  It’s a camp that is lodged in Memory Lane forever!” St. John’s and St. James Primary Schools
  • “You’ve made our stay memorable.  We’ve overcome our fears because of your assistance, you guys have been awesome” Aberfeldie Primary School