A Warm Welcome To Snowy River School Camps

‘And the Snowy River Riders On the mountains make their home Where the river runs Those gentle hills between’  -Banjo Paterson Come and join us in the heart of the legendary Man from Snowy River country. What we can offer you Schools / Youth Groups: A wide range of challenging and adventurous activities, which are fun, educational and safe.  We cater to schools from both Victoria and New South Wales. Families: The chance for adults and children to enjoy a truly memorable holiday, full of enjoyment, adventure and new experiences. Religious Groups: Peace and solitude in a lovely rural setting, with an individually tailored program of rewarding activities. Where to find us Snowy River Camp is in sunny North East Victoria, in the scenic Tallangatta Valley amid the foothills of the Great Dividing Range.  A variety of domesticated farm & native animals mix freely with guests in our large, landscaped garden. See Location Map Climate Mild sunny days; warm, balmy evenings and chilly nights. We enjoy 1000 hours more sunshine than Melbourne! Snowy River Camp’s On-Site Activities All our activities are designed to promote: •    Leadership •    Teamwork •    Motivation •    Confidence •    Safety •    FUN! Adventures on Site: Grade A These are instructed by fully qualified Snowy River staff. •    Horseriding      •    Climbing •    Abseiling •    Prusiking •    Flying Fox •    Leap of Faith Horseriding at Snowy River Camp Firstly, you’ll learn to groom and saddle your own horse. To build your confidence we have a full size dressage arena (with speakers). You’ll then ride out with Snowy River Camp instructors over the open hills around the surrounding farmland. The views are spectacular! Our horses are gentle and experienced, and safe for beginners of all ages from Year Three (8 years old) upwards. See Horseriding Adventures on Site: Grade B Teachers or group leaders can run these, or we can provide staff to instruct sessions as required. •   Canoeing •   Ropes Course •   Orienteering •   Swimming (Lake and Pool) •   Leadership Initiative Course •   Trust / Obstacle Course •   Burma Bridge •   Hiking (on surrounding farmland) •   Camping (on-site) •   Bushcooking •   Fishing

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Indoor Recreation on Site

Other On-Site Attractions

These are available (sometimes limited by the time of year), on request.

•  Animal husbandry
•  Pet native wildlife
•  Agricultural demonstrations

Accommodation

We have 82 beds.  Most are bunk beds, but we also provide single and double beds in private rooms for teachers / couples.

Camping groups can pitch their tents on the shores of our beautiful 12-acre lake.  In inclement weather, the sports stadium can be used as an alternative venue for tents.

Food, Glorious Food!

You’ll need hearty meals while you’re here, and that’s just what we provide!  From succulent roast dinners to good ol’ Aussie barbecues, our menu options are designed to be healthy, plentiful and delicious.

(Sample menus are available on request).

Local Services

Within 24km (15 minutes drive):
• Police
• Hospital & Doctor
• Ambulance
• Fire

How Far?

From Tallangatta: 22 km / 20 min
From Melbourne: 370 km / 4 hours
From Canberra: 420 km / 4.5 hours
From Albury-Wodonga: 70 km / 45 min

So… How Much?

Please ring Merry or Peter Jeffrey for tariffs to suit your group.  We offer so many alternatives; it’s impossible to list them all!

Options include:

•    Fully catered with accommodation
•    Self-catering plus accommodation 
•    Camping (with or without catering)
•   5% 'Early Bird' discounts
•    Seasonal discounts of up to 20% on accommodation
•    Group rates depending on numbers (see ‘Specials’)
•    Activity packages using Snowy River Camp staff
•    Itineraries using your own activity staff
•    Camps of 1 - 10 days’ duration

Please note that horseriding is always at an extra cost, as we provide additional qualified staff for this activity.

Please ask for a quote for your school or group!

Safety at Snowy River Camp

•  We are fully accredited members of the Australian Camping Association.
•  We are insured for Public Risk Cover with Phillips Insurance services
•  Your hosts Merry and Peter Jeffrey (plus a number of staff members) live on-site, and will be     available to assist in emergencies 24 hours a day.
•  Qualified program staff are available 9am to 4.30pm.
•  We are happy to provide reliable, current references and copies of staff certification on request.
•  Staff hold current First Aid qualifications.

Local Attractions

•   Paddle Steamer Cumberoona
•   Wodonga Military Museum
•   Murray River Canoe Hire, Albury
•   Famous Ettamogah Pub
•   Kinross Woolshed
•   Wodonga Military Museum
•   Bonegilla Migrant Museum
•   The Hume Rail Trail cycle path
•   The Ned Kelly Experience at Glenrowan
•   Historic Beechworth and Yackandandah
•   Rutherglen and King Valley wineries
•   Laurence Lookout
•   Tallangatta- the town that moved in the 1950s
•   Bullioh Bulldogs country football team
•   Bison, sheep and Camel Farms
•   Koetong Hotel- monthly bush music concerts
•   Jindera Pioneer Museum
•   The High Country Snowfields
•   Dartmouth Lake and the Snowy Hydro Scheme
•   Shelley Lookout
•   Towong picnic races and Albury Gold Cup
•   Mt Granya and Snowy Mountains National Parks
•   Corryong- The Man from Snowy River Museum and Festival