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Cave Hill Creek is a unique destination for school camps, family adventures, weddings, and group getaways.
Since 1988 we’ve welcomed guests to experience the magic of the Australian bush, from canoeing on our private lake to hiking through ancient forests. With comfortable lodge and Glamping accommodation, hearty meals, and a passionate team of outdoor educators, Cave Hill Creek is a place to connect, grow, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Camp Experiences
Holiday Camps
Summer Camp
Make your summer unforgettable at Cave Hill Creek! Dive into outdoor fun, canoeing, icy poles, archery, crate stacking, epic water fights, making new friends and a night under the stars. Our Summer Camp is the ultimate school holiday adventure filled with laughter, confidence, and discovery.
Winter Camp
Experience the magic of winter adventure! Winter Camp is same-same, but different! Challenge yourself with abseiling and mountain biking, enjoy hot chocolates, toasted marshmallows and the warm glow of the campfire. The spirit of friendship, adventure and fun is alive even throughout Winter!
School Camps
Residential Camps
Cave Hill Creek’s Residential Camps provide an engaging and supportive school camp experience. Students stay in comfortable lodge bunkrooms or glamping tents and enjoy hearty chef-prepared meals in the dining hall. Days are filled with exciting outdoor activities, all within a safe and supportive environment.
Base Camps
Base Camps offer an exciting progression from residential camps. The adventure continues as students camp at campgrounds nearby Cave Hill Creek, learning campcraft like pitching tents, and cooking their own meals on camp stoves. Campers develop confidence, teamwork, and lifelong memories under the stars – without having to move camp each night.
Journey Camps
For students ready for an outdoor challenge, Journey Camps take adventure on the move. Campers hike between campgrounds, often along the spectacular Beeripmo Walk. Carrying their gear, cooking their own meals and working together as a team. Guided by our experienced team, this immersive expedition builds resilience and leadership.
Destination weddings
Cave Hill Creek provides the perfect backdrop for your destination wedding, and ultimate venue to gather your family and friends. Tailor our wedding packages to perfectly suit you and your party requirements to ensure your wedding at Cave Hill Creek is the happiest life memory.
Group stays
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Beaufort, Victoria, groups at Cave Hill Creek experience the joy of gathering, connecting, and enjoying time away with friends, family or colleagues. Located just a 2 hour drive from Melbourne, it’s where people relax by the lake, share stories by the campfire, and create lasting memories together surrounded by natural beauty and genuine country hospitality.
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Rooms for everyone
Cave Hill Creek can comfortably sleep up to 130 guests in a mix of modern glamping tents, and cosy lodge-style accommodation. Perfect for schools, weddings, and group retreats.
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Just 2 hours from Melbourne
We are surrounded by Mount Buangor National Park, just a short 15 minute drive from Beaufort, in regional Victoria, and approximately 2 hours from the Melbourne CBD.
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Excellent facilities & programs
Cave Hill Creek features a stunning outdoor pavillion, and breathtaking lake and bush surrounds. Experience outdoor adventure, splash in a canoe, and challenge yourself on the high ropes under the watchful eye of our accredited guides.
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Cave Hill Creek’s History
Inspired by a lifelong love of the outdoors, Cave Hill Creek was founded in 1988 by Ian and Julie Chandler on what was once a quiet sheep paddock. With passion, vision, and hard work, they created a place where people could connect with nature and each other. In 2009 they handed the reigns to Tim and Angela Chandler, and today under their leadership Cave Hill Creek continues to deliver the best of Regional Victoria’s hospitality and drive innovation in outdoor education.
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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
“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
“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
“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
“What a beautiful place!!! I love the food!!! Especially when there’s kangas”
Jet Yiu
“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
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
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
Cannot fault this place
Absolutely everything was perfect
Thank you to all the staff for making our weekend so memorable.
Sophie, Group Stay
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
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”
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
I had the most amazing stay! Thank you so much for making my trip so special
Alison Turner Birthday Group
Thank you. Cave Hill Creek is a wonderful place and we look forward to being here every year.
Patchwork Playgroup
Thank you. Cave Hill Creek is a wonderful place and we look forward to being here every year.
FaBAR Group Stay
CHC is always fantastic! Excellent service and hospitality, excellent facilities.
Monty South Families
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
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
We had a great time as always. Thanks to all of the incredible staff.
Ballarat Clarendon College
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
Gluten free & dietary requirements were wonderfully catered for during the afternoon and evening.
Kelly’s Service
Loved it as always and your understanding of our clients and the families we work with is really appreciated.
Cafs Carer Day
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
Well Done again on providing Burke Hall a great experience
Xavier College-Burke Hall Group
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
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
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
Had a blast! Definitely coming back
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Well run camp, friendly staff, great meals and facilities.
Delacombe Primary School
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
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
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
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
Have thoroughly enjoyed the camp. Staff were exceptional
The Hamilton Alexandra College
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
Thank you for an amazing camp. Great activities, amazing stuff and we all felt very welcomed.
Thank you for everything
Australian International Academy
Your flexibility regarding booking, activities, and dietary requirements has been much appreciated by the children and parents.
Mount Clear Primary School
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
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”
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”
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”
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”
Everything about the place is amazing, the staff, the food, the location, the venue, nothing to fault.
“Madelyne & Leon- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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”
Thank you for an amazing weekend
Incredible service Amazing food Magnificent scenic venue
“Brittany and Kieren- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
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”
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”
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”
The most perfect wedding we could imagine. You went above and beyond, THANK YOU!
“Laura and Thomas- Married at Cave Hill Creek”
Absolutely amazing experience. We had a fantastic time. Couldn’t imagine our wedding anywhere else
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
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
Thank you for taking great care of the kids. Zara had an amazing time
Antoinette- Parent of Holiday Camper
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
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
