Residential Camp at
Silverband Lodge

What happens on Residential Camp?

At Silverband Lodge, we believe every student should experience the joy of the great outdoors. For many, our Residential Camps mark their first time away from home, a chance to build independence, make new friends, and discover confidence through adventure. Nestled in the heart of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, students enjoy comfortable accommodation, nourishing meals, and a variety of fun outdoor activities facilitated by our friendly camp staff and teachers.

Is Residential Camp for me?

At Silverband Lodge, our Residential Camps offer the perfect introduction to outdoor education and group adventures for Year 3 to Year 12. Whether it’s a first-time camp or a chance to reconnect with nature, students enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation, nourishing meals, and guided activities that build confidence, connection, and teamwork. Silverband Lodge is also a popular choice for music and sports groups, providing open spaces and excellent facilities for creativity and collaboration.

We specialise in hosting a wide range of programs, including outdoor education camps, orientation experiences, pastoral retreats, music and sports camps, journey-based expeditions, and Duke of Edinburgh programs.

All meals, equipment, and accommodation are provided, students simply bring their essentials and enthusiasm for adventure.

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Explore the Grampians on School Camp

Located in Halls Gap, Silverband Lodge offers easy access to some of Victoria’s most iconic natural attractions. Many schools choose to combine their stay with excursions to the Grampians National Park, exploring places like The Pinnacle, Venus Baths, or Boronia Peak Trail. Combine your camp with a visit to popular Halls Gap attractions such as the Halls Gap Zoo, Halls Gap Adventure Golf, Wildlife Art Museum of Australia (WAMA), the famous Coolas Ice Creamery and Lake Bellfield. With breathtaking views, wildlife encounters, and hands-on outdoor learning opportunities, a Residential Camp at Silverband Lodge creates lasting memories and brings classroom lessons to life in the heart of nature.

Residential camp activities

The surrounding Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park provides an excellent space for outdoor recreation and activities readily accessible from the campsite. A full range of activities and facilities designed to fit into any program are available.

Tennis

Become the next Australian Open Champ and smash, rally, and serve up fun on the court!

Visit a Waterfall

Discover hundreds of stunning waterfalls in the Grampians and the Pyrenees Region.

Vertical Challenge

Conquer rope ladders, cargo nets, and climbing walls. A thrilling high ropes test of courage, agility, and resilience.

Ultimate Frisbee

Run, throw, and catch with Frisbee fun! Fast-paced Ultimate Frisbee is an engaging team game full of fun and laughs.

Team Building & Initiatives

Solve problems, build trust, and work as a team! Fun, interactive challenges that strengthen communication and collaboration.

Table Tennis

Challenge your friends to a table tennis rally. Quick reactions and banter between mates makes this a favourite indoor game.

Swimming Pool

Summer fun is a whole lot more exciting with a swim in the pool! A fun way to play, splash and cool down with friends.

Rock Climbing

Experience the Grampians world-class rock climbing! Develop strength, flexibility, and trust as you scale vertical rock faces in the great outdoors.

Night Walks

Experience the bush after dark. Night walks reveal wildlife, sounds, and starry skies for a magical outdoor adventure.

High Ropes

Tackle hands on climbing challenges up in the canopy. A ropes adventure that tests balance, focus, and problem-solving above the ground.

Halls Gap Zoo

Meet exotic wildlife at Victoria’s largest privately owned zoo in Halls Gap. See over 120 species and 500 individual native animals up close! Including Cheetahs, Giraffes, Meerkats, Monkeys and more!

Camp Fire

Share stories and songs around the fire pit. A fun social experience that brings groups together.

Crate Stack

Stack crates and climb skyward! A fun test of balance and teamwork that challenges agility, courage, and problem-solving.

Camp Outs

Sleep under the stars and wake to nature’s soundtrack. Camp outs spark adventure, connection, and unforgettable memories in the bush.

Bushwalking

Enjoy world-class day walks through forests, waterfalls and reach spectacular views offered from mountaintop peaks. Discover the great outdoors together!

Basketball

Hit the court for a game of basketball and shoot some hoops with your friends!

Amazing Race

Teams tackle challenges across Halls Gap using strategy and teamwork to solve clues, navigate checkpoints, and race to the finish line!

Adventure Golf

Birdie! Tee off on a playful mini-golf course. A lighthearted activity full of laughs, challenges, and plenty of fun at Halls Gap Adventure Golf.

Abseiling

Descend natural cliffs under the supervision of our expert guides. Build courage, trust, and confidence while taking in stunning bushland views from the rock face.

Canoeing

Paddle on the lake in a canoe, and have a splashing good time out on the waters.

Archery

Channel your inner Robin Hood! Learn technique, sharpen focus, and enjoy the thrill of hitting the target in a scenic outdoor range.

Bush Cooking

Gather around the fire to cook damper and share stories. A hands-on bush experience that’s fun, tasty, and memorable.

Hut Building

Work together to build shelters from natural materials. A creative, practical activity that inspires teamwork, imagination, and fun.

Raft Building

Design, build, and float your own raft. Test your creativity and teamwork as you paddle it across the lake together.

Map Reading

Learn to orientate and read a map! Develop useful navigation skills while exploring and uncovering hidden messages across the camp.

Tug of War

Test your strength and teamwork in tug of war. A simple yet thrilling challenge that unites groups in friendly rivalry.

Volleyball

Bump, set, and spike in a game of volleyball. A fun, team-based sport perfect for building excitement and connection.

Bike Riding

Ride the trails with an instructor. Build confidence and bike handling skills while exploring the local area.

Accommodation options

At Silverband Lodge, flexibility is at the heart of every stay. With two main lodges, Wonderland and Pinnacle, and an exclusive private campground, groups can create their ideal accommodation setup.

From small gatherings to full-venue bookings, you can configure 32 rooms across both lodges to suit groups of 15 to 232 guests, with options for camp-outs for larger groups. Each room includes a private ensuite and the option for king bedding. Choose fully-catered or self-catered meal options, with access to commercial kitchens and dining facilities. Whether you’re hosting a school camp, retreat, or family getaway, Silverband Lodge offers the space, comfort, and connection to make your stay truly unforgettable.

See below for the room configurations best suited to your group size, and enquire today to start planning your stay.

Rooms Available	Recommended Group Size	Total beds
6 rooms	15-30	42
10 rooms	31-60	74
16 rooms	61-90	116
22 rooms	91-120	156
32 rooms	120-232	232

Wonderland

Wonderland offers comfortable group accommodation with 116 beds across 16 ensuite rooms, all accessible via internal corridors – meaning guests don’t have to go outside to reach their rooms. It’s a favourite for groups who appreciate the convenience of being entirely under one roof. Guests have access to shared facilities including a dining and recreation room, and multiple lounge or meeting areas. Stays in Wonderland are typically fully catered.

Pinnacle

Pinnacle provides spacious accommodation for up to 116 guests across 16 ensuite rooms arranged around a common courtyard. This design creates a relaxed, communal feel, with guests stepping out of their rooms into a shared outdoor space. It includes access to a commercial kitchen, large dining and recreation room, a lounge, and undercover outdoor BBQ area. Stays at Pinnacle are typically fully catered, with a self-catered option available for weekend and holiday groups.

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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

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

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

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

Continue Your Improvements

Continue on your current path of reinvigorating your faculties

St Patricks College

Friendly professional staff and great activities

University High School

Helpful and nice staff

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

Goroke Primary School

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!