Lake Nillahcootie outdoor centre
Nillahcootie
A lakeside outdoor centre near Benalla and Mansfield for school camps and organised group stays, with dormitory, cabin, lodge and camping options.
- Group size
- 108 indoor beds across 9 dormitory rooms, 2 ensuite cabins, and a 9-bed self-contained lodge, plus lakeside camping grounds for 100+ guests.
- Location
- Barjarg
- Catering
- Group catering can be arranged
- Region
- Lake Nillahcootie, north-east Victoria
A practical place to gather
About this venue
A spacious outdoor centre on the shore of Lake Nillahcootie in north-east Victoria, with lakeside grounds, group accommodation, camping areas and shared activity spaces.
Nillahcootie is a lakeside outdoor centre for residential school camps, outdoor programs and organised group stays. Its accommodation mix includes dormitory rooms, cabins, a small-group lodge and camping areas beside Lake Nillahcootie.
School, community, faith, family and event groups can combine accommodation with catering, shared spaces and a range of land and water activities. Current capacities, activity availability and booking arrangements can be confirmed during enquiry planning.
Well suited to
- Residential school camps
- Outdoor education programs
- Community and faith groups
- Family groups and reunions
- Other organised group events
- Seminars and corporate team-building groups
- Small groups using the self-contained lodge
Plan with confidence
Accommodation, catering and facilities
Accommodation
- Dormitory accommodation across multiple rooms
- Cabin accommodation with ensuite options
- Small-group lodge accommodation with its own living and kitchen facilities
- Camping areas along the shore of Lake Nillahcootie
- Heated room options can support cooler-weather stays
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 or recreation room with fireplace
- Communal fire area
- Outdoor barbecue area
- Shared shower and toilet amenities
- Lounge area
Build the right experience
Activities associated with this venue
- Mountain bike riding
- Archery
- Camp cooking and bushcraft
- Bushwalking
- Climbing tower
- Canoeing
- Flying fox
- Ropes course
- Sailing and raft building
- Initiative activities
- Fishing and boating as part of a group stay
- Winter trips to Mount Buller for skiing or snow play
Seasonal planning
- Heated room options can support cooler-weather residential stays
- Winter programs may include Mount Buller snow activities when dates, conditions and supervision arrangements are suitable
- Public camping and seasonal availability should be confirmed during enquiry planning
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Arrival planning
Location and transport
3937 Midland Highway
- Within approximately three hours by road from Melbourne CBD
- Approximately 25 minutes by road from Benalla
- Approximately 15 minutes by road from Mansfield
Bus-transfer options can be discussed for school camps, outdoor education programs and organised group stays
The property can be considered for Mount Buller access when the group plan includes suitable winter travel arrangements
From Benalla, travel towards Mansfield on the Midland Highway and confirm the final property entry point before arrival.
From Melbourne via Yea, continue towards Mansfield, then follow the Midland Highway towards Lake Nillahcootie and confirm the preferred coach approach before travel.
Property resources
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