Grampians Retreat consists of 80 acres bordered by the Wannon River and includes natural bush land, red river gums, other varieties of gum trees, wetlands, heath land, river flats and native grasses. It is a unique site at the base of the Mt Abrupt sandstone formation to the north and the very edge of a lava flow to the south which altered the directional flow of the Wannon River.

We are experts at hosting school camps and are a fully accredited school camp with the Australian Camps Association and a member of the Victorian Tourism Industry Council. Our facilities are clean and well-equipped, and the activities we offer school students are challenging and rewarding. We offer –

• Clean, quality accommodation
• Facilities for people with disabilities
• Ensuite accommodation
• Generous country style home cooked meals
• Catering to individual needs Program Advice and Planning Activities Assistance
• Full catering or self catering facilities

All of the activities at Grampians Retreat are hands on, have both learning and personal outcomes and are designed to challenge both the body and the mind.

Our experienced staff guide students through adventure activities as well as providing cultural, personal, ecological and nature-based discovery.

We believe that by doing, we learn. By challenging themselves, students are better equipped to deal with the world ahead of them. Along the way they also forge long term memories of their achievements, and the challenges they overcame at camp, as well as depending their friendships and social skills. It is also a time of reflection, heightened self-awareness and growth, all in natural, safe and nurturing surroundings.

With fresh produce and nutritious meals for active bodies and minds, our food program is a priority at Grampians Retreat. We believe in ethically sourced, local produce where possible, which we supplement with freshly picked organic produce from our own onsite permaculture gardens. Our regulated rainwater system provides an abundance of fresh rainwater, and we ensure we minimise food waste, recycle as much as possible and educate students on the importance of a healthy, ethical and sustainable camp.

We know how hard teachers and school staff work, so we’ve made it easy and provided some sample programs below to inspire you and motive your students!

The Grampians is a beautiful region and Grampians Retreat is on 80 acres of secluded bushland, national park, river flats and wetlands full of wildlife, flora and serenity. The peaceful setting also provides teachers and staff with some time away from the day-to-day school routine and we’ve had such positive feedback from staff saying they’ve not only been able to connect with their students, but also come away feeling refreshed and rejuvenated themselves.