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Residential Camp

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Cave Hill Creek and Silverband Lodge

There’s something special about your first camp experience, the laughter, the friendships, and the freedom of exploring the great outdoors. Residential Camps are where confidence grows, independence blossoms, and students discover how much fun learning beyond the classroom can truly be.

Residential Camp at Cave Hill Creek

At Cave Hill Creek, magic happens when students step outside their comfort zones and into nature. Our Residential Camps offer a welcoming space to explore, play, and connect. With cozy lodge or glamping accommodation, hearty home-style meals, and exciting outdoor adventures, students create memories that last long after camp ends. Whether it’s a first-time camp for younger students, a retreat for senior classes, or a getaway for music and sports groups, every experience at Cave Hill Creek is filled with laughter, teamwork, and discovery.

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Residential Camp at Silverband Lodge

Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Grampians, Silverband Lodge’s Residential Camps combine comfort, adventure and meaningful connection. Ideal for students of all ages, each camp offers the space to unwind, explore, and grow together. With comfy group accommodation, nutritious meals, and guided outdoor activities such as the iconic Pinnacle bushwalk and high ropes, students experience the joy of nature and friendship in a safe, supportive setting. For an added spark of adventure, Camp Out nights under the stars at our private campground brings the spirit of the bush even closer.

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“The most magical weekend of our life”

Everything was perfect—from the lakeside ceremony to the recovery brunch by the firepit. We couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful way to celebrate with our favourite people.

Alicia & Tom, married at Cave Hill Creek
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“A Weekend the Kids Will Never Forget!”

“Great location and backdrop. Children had a blast and will be a memorable weekend. The staff were friendly and hospitable. You won’t go hungry! We’ll be back.”

Arguelles Family Group
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“An unforgettable experience”

The team at Cave Hill Creek made our school camp absolutely incredible. The kids had the time of their lives and learned so much about nature and teamwork.

Sarah M, School Teacher
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“The best school camp”

What a wonderful camp we just had. Thank you to Tim, Nick, Brad, and all the team. 5 stars all the way!!!

Sandi, Parent from Port Arlington Primary School
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“What a beautiful place!!! I love the food!!! Especially when there’s kangas”

Jet Yiu
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“Stayed here two nights for a church event. Very lovely, accommodating staff, great food, comfortable room. Looking forward or staying again. Kellie”

Kellie, Group Stay
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“We have had a brilliant time. The staff are outstanding. The care they put into all aspects of camp really make the experience a special one. Thanks once again.”

Berwick Fields Primary School
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Frankie had a fantastic time and I felt her confidence really grew in both physical exploits and social skills – it really is an amazing experience.

Gabbi, parent of Holiday Camper
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Harry has come home with his cup well and truly full!

He has made lots of friends and has hadthe best week of his life and he wished he could stay another three weeks!

Natasha, parent of Holiday Camper
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Cannot fault this place
Absolutely everything was perfect

Thank you to all the staff for making our weekend so memorable.

Sophie, Group Stay
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Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

I am so appreciative of the warm and friendly staff who were available to us the whole time. The grounds were beautiful.

Tara, Group Stay
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Thank you so much for hosting our group, all the staff are extremely helpful attentive and responsive

The site is beautiful and very suitable for our needs

“Out Doors Inc.- Outdoor Programs for Better Mental Health”
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Thank you again Tim, Ange and your wonderful staff.

Flick was amazing as always, goes beyond to making our stay comfortable. We appreciate all of Cave Hill Creek staff. We will be back! Keep up the wonderful work!

Tania McKinnis Scrapbooking Group
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I had the most amazing stay! Thank you so much for making my trip so special

Alison Turner Birthday Group
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Thank you. Cave Hill Creek is a wonderful place and we look forward to being here every year.

Patchwork Playgroup
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Thank you. Cave Hill Creek is a wonderful place and we look forward to being here every year.

FaBAR Group Stay
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CHC is always fantastic! Excellent service and hospitality, excellent facilities.

Monty South Families
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We use Cave Hill Creek for a family gathering every year and have done so for 20 years.

Tim, Ange, the staff, service and venue are simply outstanding.

Sheahan Group
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Ararat Wellness team thank you for an amazing weekend .

Definitely worth coming to Cave Hill Creek. Thank youSimone for being so accommodating

Ararat Wellness Group
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We had a great time as always. Thanks to all of the incredible staff.

Ballarat Clarendon College
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We had a great experience. Kids really enjoyed their time.

Many positive experiences for them to take away. Thank you to the whole team at Cave Hill Creek.

Alfredton Primary School
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Gluten free & dietary requirements were wonderfully catered for during the afternoon and evening.

Kelly’s Service
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Loved it as always and your understanding of our clients and the families we work with is really appreciated.

Cafs Carer Day
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APC Melbourne Church is extremely grateful for the facilities, accommodation, staff and food. We feel comfortable safe. Thanks for your help , understanding and support. We will recommend you and we will come back.

Wendy APC Melbourne
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Well Done again on providing Burke Hall a great experience

Xavier College-Burke Hall Group
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We have been coming here for many years, every time we are impressed with the friendly staff, location and smile all our students leave with.

This camp is the camp all our staff fight over to come to because we enjoy it here so much, thank you.

Berwick Fields Primary School
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The staff have been absolutely fantastic!

The kitchen staff have so much patience and have been wonderful letting some of our participants help and join in serving! The activity leaders are fantastic in leading group activities and really making our participants enjoy each experience, chef Riley’s food has been so delicious, the amount of food provided was incredible! All staff and participants have been raving on about the food and the services provided! Definitely will be coming back to cave hill creek!

Gateway’s Support Services
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Staff were quick to make adjustments for the weather. It was actually more enjoyable having facilitator led activities, made the experience more enjoyable for staff to focus more on student needs.

Camp staff were helpful around meal times in assisting school staff. Camp staff were amazing with engaging individually with students in conversations, supporting the diverse needs of students. They even helped load the bus.

Exford Primary School
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Had a blast! Definitely coming back

Hamlyn Banks Primary School
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Well run camp, friendly staff, great meals and facilities.

Delacombe Primary School
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We all a fabulous stay at Cave Hill Creek, all staff and students thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

We wanted to let you know that the standard of food delivered, especially for our dietary requirements were the best we have had, and we do a lot of camps.

Lake Bolac College
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The facilities are sensational, the activities are wonderful, but by far the best thing about Cave Hill Creek is the staff. Nothing is too much trouble.

They are friendly, engaging and caring of the kids, teachers and parent helpers. It’s great to come to a camp where teachers and camp staff work together seamlessly and have a bit of banter too! Thank you, legends!

Woady Yaloak PS
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The facilities are sensational, the activities are wonderful, but by far the best thing about Cave Hill Creek is the staff. Nothing is too much trouble.

They are friendly, engaging and caring of the kids, teachers and parent helpers. It’s great to come to a camp where teachers and camp staff work together seamlessly and have a bit of banter too! Thank you, legends!

Maiden Gully PS
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This has been 1 of many successful camps we have had hosted by Cave Hill Creek. It is a beautiful well maintained property with: plenty of activities, friend staff and excellent facilities.

Thank you to all staff for your support throughout the weekend.

St Patrick’s College
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Have thoroughly enjoyed the camp. Staff were exceptional

The Hamilton Alexandra College
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Thank you again for a fantastic experience, we love Cave Hill Creek and our kids always tell us it is their favourite camp.

Mount Duneed Regional PS
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Thank you for an amazing camp. Great activities, amazing stuff and we all felt very welcomed.

Thank you for everything

Australian International Academy
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Your flexibility regarding booking, activities, and dietary requirements has been much appreciated by the children and parents.

Mount Clear Primary School
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Great camp with very welcoming and kind staff.

Kids and teachers were continually well looked after and we cannot wait to rebook and come back again in 2027.

Rollins Primary School
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We had an absolutely wonderful time.

Nothing was too much trouble for Bianca and her team. The special punch they made was amazing and probably the most popular drink with rave reviews from guests

“Madelief & Callum- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Everything was perfect.

The staff at Cave Hill Creek are unbelievably accommodating and friendly. We are so glad we stayed all three nights. We can’t thank you enough. We hope all our friends get married here!

“Kate and Jack- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Thank you so much to all of the staff at Cave Hill Creek who made our day so special!

Everything was so well organised and we are so thankful for everything on our day! We would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a ripper of a venue for events. Thank you everyone!

“Molly and Latham -Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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All the staff at Cave Hill Creek were outstanding. So friendly and accommodating.

Bianca was fantastic and helped us through the planning and made sure the day ran the way we wanted. The food was amazing as well and our guests had the best time. Thank you all for your hospitality, it exceeded our expectations. Andrew was the best.

“Hayley and Rick -Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Everything about the place is amazing, the staff, the food, the location, the venue, nothing to fault.

“Madelyne & Leon- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Thank you so much to the incredible staff at Cave Hill Creek!

Absolutely everything was amazing, especially the friendly staff and amazing food. We had so many compliments throughout the weekend. Our wedding would not have been as perfect as it was without you. Thank you!

“Sam and Lachie- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Thank you for an amazing weekend

Incredible service Amazing food Magnificent scenic venue

“Brittany and Kieren- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Thank you for making our wedding day amazing, we loved every moment.

Will highly recommend everyone here for a wedding

“Wendy & Luke – Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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We had a fantastic experience, really appreciate the hard work of the staff to make our special day so seamless and magical

“Lilly & Naoise- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Everything was fantastic and the staff were easy to get along with and extremely helpful.

We could not have achieved our wedding without all their help and support!

“David and Veronica- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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The most perfect wedding we could imagine. You went above and beyond, THANK YOU!

“Laura and Thomas- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Absolutely amazing experience. We had a fantastic time. Couldn’t imagine our wedding anywhere else

“Mahli and Lachie- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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Kaylee and Dylan have just returned from camp today and had an absolute blast, so much so they would love to return.

Cheryl-Grandmother of Holiday Camper
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Thank you so much for all your hard work! I bet you’re all EXHAUSTED! Our boys have come home full of amazing stories- memories to last for a lifetime

Tammy- Parent of Holiday Camper
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Thank you for taking great care of the kids. Zara had an amazing time

Antoinette- Parent of Holiday Camper
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Thank you for being an amazing group of counsellors! Jada is already talking about wanting to go to the Winter Camp!

Brooke- Parent of Holiday Camper
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She’s home and she’s so, so happy.

She can’t wait to get back. I’d like to thank the entire team for their hard work, their dedication to the kids, specially little ones like my girl. Thank you for the gorgeous photos, the updates, the delicious food, and the kindness you give. I’m impressed with the care you showed to me, as a parent, through communication and reassurance, and towards my girl, through encouragement and patience.

MaudDib- Parent of Holiday Camper
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A massive thank you to all the staff for their amazing efforts that helped build these wonderful memories that the kids won’t be forgetting any time soon. The car ride home is always entertaining with the stories they have to tell me.

Tammy- Parent of Holiday Camper
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Activities on Point in an incredible atmosphere

Silverband Lodge is an incredible camp that schools can tailor to their own school needs. They offer incredible activities and spaces for students to thrive in. We can’t wait to come back again, thank you Silverband Lodge!!!

Teacher – Fawkner Primary School
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Thank you for a fantastic stay

Once again a fantastic stay at Silverband Lodge. The staff are amazing, friendly and so approachable, the facilities are excellent and everything was planned and delivered well. Thanks to the team for looking after us and making our stay an enjoyable one.

Teacher – Ballarat North Primary School
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Thank you for an amazing stay and great food

Our school had an amazing stay providing a wonderful experience for our students. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff, the overall quality of the meals and incredible site helped make the camp a terrific experience for everyone involved.

Teacher – Buronga Public School
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Great Upgrades and Awesome Staff

Great to see improvements being made to site. Staff were great to work with and highly engaging.

Group Leader – Youth Group
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Enhancements at Silverband Lodge

The new picnic tables are a great addition. The place looks amazing!

Family Group
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Improvements Continue

We can see the improvements / upgrades from last year. Well done.

Quilting Group
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Excellent Customer Service

Thanks for having us. You guys have excellent customer service. We appreciate your flexibility and communication in the lead up to camp. We had a terrific time!

Church Group
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Excellent Location

Excellent location, very cooperative and friendly staff. We look forward to returning.

Youth Group
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One Very Happy Motorcycle Club

With a large group of Military Motor Cyclists from all over Australia we couldn’t praise the staff enough. All staff made us so welcome along . To keep big men fed and happy is a great achievement and they all were very happy, the food was excellent. Silverband Lodge should be very proud of the camp and staff.

Patriots Motorcycle Club
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Home away from home and professional activities

The facilities and food provided and exceptional home away from home, allowing our unit members to solely focus on the taining activities, which were invaluable in strengthening the mental and physical resilience of our participants.

Military Training Group
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Pool is a Huge Asset

Excellent camp facilities. Great staff – management, activity leaders and kitchen crew. The set up of the buildings makes supervision easy – ensuites, games rooms at each end, dining in the middle. Pool is a huge asset for the free time.

Baimbridge High School
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Amazing Staff

Amazing staff, super friendly and very flexible. Greeted with a smile and warmness.

Family Camp
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Continue Your Improvements

Continue on your current path of reinvigorating your faculties

St Patricks College
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Friendly professional staff and great activities

Friendly professional staff and great activities

University High School
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Helpful and nice staff

All staff were extremely helpful and nice. Anything we needed was no trouble.

Goroke Primary School
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Would come back at the first opportunity.

Would come back at the first opportunity.

Royal Botanic Society
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Excellent communication and cooperation

Excellent communication and cooperation

Youth Camp
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Great Upgrade

An awesome experience this camp, thanks to staff for all your help and expertise. The new beds and furniture were a great upgrade. Thanks again for everything we will be in touch about next year!

University High School
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Fantastic Food

The food was fantastic and plentiful. Thanks for a great stay!

Community Group
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Helpful Staff and extra dietary requests catered for!

Thanks for answering ALL my questions. They were many. Not once were staff to unable to help or provide extra support for any required accommodations, especially food requests.

Camp Hill Primary School
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Improvements from last year

We can see the improvements / upgrades from last year. Well done.

Quilting Group
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Massive Improvements and we’ll be back

Massive improvement at the camp great service definitely be back again

Chaldean Culture Society
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Organised and Responsive Camp Provider

Thank you for your communication. You are one of the most responsive and organised camps providers to deal with. It is greatly appreciated.

Napoleons Primary School

Frequently asked questions

What’s the food like?

We provide hearty, home-cooked meals that are both delicious and healthy, with fresh fruit always available. Meals are balanced to give campers the energy they need for full days of activities.

What’s the difference between Residential Camp, Base Camp and Journey Camp?

Are you covered by insurance?

Do you provide risk assessments for schools?

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