Strathbogie Ranges outdoor centre
Charnwood
A private, forest-fringed outdoor centre with creek frontage at Lima East, offering accommodation, camping, catering and activities for school and non-school groups.
- Group size
- 121 beds across the Lower Block, Middle House, Upper Block and Upper Top Block, plus camping grounds for 200+ guests.
- Location
- Lima East
- Catering
- Group catering can be arranged
- Region
- Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria
A practical place to gather
About this venue
A private, forest-fringed property with creek frontage and tall, established trees at the end of Lima East Road in the Strathbogie Ranges.
Charnwood is a private outdoor centre at Lima East in the Strathbogie Ranges, with creek frontage and tall, established trees throughout its bush setting. It gives school camp and outdoor education groups a flexible base with residential and camping accommodation options.
While schools remain central, Charnwood has also welcomed community, faith, family, wedding, festival and corporate groups. Its secluded setting, activity options and catering facilities support groups that want accommodation and outdoor experiences in one place.
Well suited to
- Residential school camps
- School expedition programs
- Community and faith groups
- Family groups and reunions
- Weddings and celebrations
- Festivals
- Corporate team-building groups
Plan with confidence
Accommodation, catering and facilities
Accommodation
- Dormitory accommodation across four separate blocks
- Camping options on the property and in surrounding forest areas
- Separate areas of the property may suit groups with different accommodation or activity plans
Catering
- Group catering can be arranged
- Self-catering can be discussed where the commercial kitchen is suitable for the group plan
Facilities
- Commercial-size kitchen
- Large dining area
- Conference room with fireplace
- Communal fireplace
- Outdoor chapel
- Treated drinking water
Build the right experience
Activities associated with this venue
- Flying fox over the dam
- Mountain bike riding
- Archery
- Bushwalking
- Initiative activities
- Bushcraft
- Abseiling on a natural rock face
- Winter trips to Mount Buller for skiing or snow play
Seasonal planning
- Heated dormitory accommodation can support cooler-weather residential stays
- Winter programs may include Mount Buller snow activities when dates, conditions and supervision arrangements are suitable
Explore the property
Venue gallery
Know the layout
Maps and property plans
Arrival planning
Location and transport
1450 Lima East Road, Lima East VIC 3673
- Approximately three hours by road from Melbourne CBD
- Approximately 40 minutes by road from Benalla
Bus-transfer options can be discussed for school camps, outdoor education programs and organised group stays
Most groups approach Charnwood through Benalla and Swanpool or through Yea and Bonnie Doon, depending on their starting point
From Benalla, travel towards Mansfield and Swanpool, then turn towards Lima East Road for the final approach to the property.
From Melbourne via Yea, continue towards Mansfield and Bonnie Doon, then approach Swanpool before turning towards Lima East Road.
Property resources
Charnwood Campsite InfoProperty documentA low-pressure next step
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