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Eumeralla
eco-camp we’ve got it all – nature at its best
Experience the raw beauty of Eumeralla. Set amongst 128 ha of
natural Australian bushland Eumeralla offers a unique outdoor
experience for everyone. Wherever you’re interests lay,
if it’s outdoors then Eumeralla can cater for all your
needs, from passive relaxation to high energy adventure…
if it’s outdoors it’s Eumeralla.
Located just 1 1⁄2 hours drive from Melbourne’s
CBD right on the Great Ocean Road, with its spectacular ocean
and bushland views and just 3 minutes drive from the exclusive
sea change town of Anglesea. Melway reference Map 196
H5
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Eumeralla provides an ideal base camp to explore the many breathtaking
attractions of the famous and beautiful Otway ranges with its
unique and pristine rainforests and dramatic ocean views that
culminate at the awesome Twelve Apostles.
Highlight locations along the way include the popular Surf coast
township of Torquay and Bells beach with its world class surf
carnival and a reputation for providing some spectacular big surf.
Anglesea is just a few minutes drive from Eumeralla and is surrounded
by spectacular cliffs and long sandy beaches. You can try your
hand at surf fishing or on the Anglesea river or if your fishing
handicap is not up to it why nor a round of golf at the famous
Anglesea Gold Course where kangaroos graze happily on its fairways.
It’s worth a visit even if you’re not a golfer –
the kids are guaranteed to love the experience - and best of all,
it’s free.
All along the coastline there are great number of popular surfing
locations, long beaches and a spectacular coastline with high
cliffs and magnificent world renowned views. Anglesea is the gateway
to the Great Otway National Park and the Great
Ocean Road winds its way along steep cliff faces providing
a breathtaking driving and scenic experience.
As you drive along this breathtaking coastline you will experience
resort towns like Airey’s inlet with its famous Split Point
Lighthouse which starred in the TV show ‘Round the Twist’,
Lorne with its boutique shops and cafes and amazing Erskine Falls
and rainforest walks through tall mountain ash and giant tree
ferns, and the historic villages of Queenscliff, Port Fairy, Portland
and Port Campbell.
Experience Eumeralla – Nature at its best -
Eumeralla’s beautiful natural environment has fascinated
and inspired thousands of people every year. Much of the 120 Ha
site is natural bushland and has been under the stewardship of
the Geelong Scouting movement for over 65 years. The management
of this site has been focused upon preserving the natural beauty
of the environment while offering people of all ages the opportunity
to experience the natural Australian bushland in a safe and secure
environment.
A range of outdoor experiences both active and passive are available
to suite a diverse range of user groups-
Experience the outdoors
Experience relaxation
Experience the environment
Experience excitement
Experience action
Experience something new
Experience Nature at its best
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We
want Eumeralla to continue to stay in its natural state but need
your help when visiting our eco-camp.
We encourage everyone to adopt a "tread lightly" approach
when visiting Eumeralla. Take out what you bring in and take with
you new experiences and learning that will help you better appreciate
our natural environment and with this knowledge leave this gift
as you found it, for future generations to enjoy.
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If
it’s outdoors, it's Eumeralla!
Eumeralla is an outdoor experience. Beautiful pristine bushland,
sweeping ocean views, wide open spaces, quiet isolation or excitement
and noise, Eumeralla can cater for anyone, any event or anything
you need to organise or do, outdoors.
With over 140 hectares of space we will find a corner that will
suit your needs and help deliver an experience you will never
forget.
Relaxation
Need a quiet place to unwind, simply chill out amongst the birds
and natural bush surroundings then go no further than Eumeralla.
Bring you own tent or campervan and get away from the world or
select form our bunkhouse or self contained cabin accommodation.
What you do is up to you and with Torquay and Anglesea just a
few minuted drive along the Great Ocean Road civilisation is close
by. Campers, backpackers and flash packers are always welcome.
Events
As an outdoor event facility Eumeralla has it all. Wide expansive
open areas offer the perfect venue staging points for large
and smaller events. Facilities can be organised according to
your needs whether it’s for just one day or night a weekend
or more. Accommodation facilities include accommodation of 126
beds almost unlimited camping sites, with onsite shower and
toilet facilities at both ends of the camp as well as BBQ facilities
and two large function facilities each with their own commercial
kitchen.
Sporting, Cultural, Scouting, Field Day, Corporate, Carnivals,
Community, Music or Trade, if your event is outdoors make Eumeralla
your first choice - naturally.
Adventure
Eumeralla is an adventure camp in the bush with all the facilities
and services you need to build confidence and teamwork of any
age group. Our Facilities, equipment and programs are ideal
for schools, corporate, sporting, church. Scout, youth, family
and community groups wishing to experience a variety of educational,
recreational and team building opportunities. Our Camp management
will develop adventure activities to suit your needs. Our “Challenge
Valley” adventure course, ‘on beach ‘activities
or water sports are designed to bring out the best in your group.
Check out our all inclusive Adventure packages.
Click here to see Activities
available
Environment
Experience the natural beauty of Eumeralla. Exquisite walking
tracks expose unique native plants and animals peculiar to the
area. Cliff top walks will take you from Anglesea to Torquay
past the famous Bells Beach along spectacular seascapes. Inland
Eumeralla walking tracks take you into pristine Crown land bush
where in springtime you will see mother nature at her colourful
best. Some of our activity even packages include bush
survival and orienteering. Feel free to go it alone or organise
our Scout guide to show you places less trodden and - nature
at its best.
Groups & Schools
If your group or school is looking for a nature location within
1 1⁄2 hours from Melbourne then Eumeralla is well positioned
for your needs. Bunk style accommodation can cater for the smallest
of groups up to 126 persons with disabled accommodation facilities
for up to 6 people. Eumeralla has two large commercial cafeterias
where you are able to self all your catering needs can be accommodated
and our accredited Scout activity leaders will create the outdoor
challenges and activities your after.
Corporate Programs
Adventure packages are popular tools for building workplace
culture, powerful teams and future leaders. Eumeralla can help
to create positive and lasting change in your workplace by working
with your organisation to improve individual, group, and organisational
effectiveness.
Eumeralla offers tailored programs and professional corporate
adventure facilitators to meet the specific needs of your workplace.
The programs for groups are effective in helping individuals
and groups succeed. Programs are designed to suit the needs
of your group and can focus on particular areas such as
teambuilding, problem solving, risk taking, communication, trust
and fun.
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Sleeping bags or sheets and doona, pillow, bath towel, beach towel
bathers and old sneakers, for rock pooling or canoeing, personal
toiletries including sunscreen, insect repellent, T-shirt, shorts,
windcheater, tracksuit, underwear ( one change for each day )
warm jumper / jacket, waterproof jacket, sleeping attire (PJ’s)
torch, camera and personal items. But remember what you bring
in you must take out with you including any rubbish, plastic bags,
any bottles, wrappers etc, because we know you want to keep Eumeralla
as beautiful and natural as you found it.
See our Philosophy
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The story of Eumeralla Scout camp would have to start with the
store of one mans life, that being Harold Hurst more affectionately
known by most as 'Boss'. Boss has certainly left his mark. For
50 years 'Boss' was Scouting in Geelong. He was father to thousands
of boys and his influence on them was lasting. He gathered around
him a dedicated group in the early 1920's and inspired them to
assist him in his lifes work for the young people of the region.
'Boss' became interested in youth in the early stages of manhood,
being a leading figure in amateur athletics, boxing, rowing and
football.In 1923 'Boss' was requested to become a Scout Commissioner
and to develop the movement. In 1924 he took the Geelong contingent
to the Wembley Jamboree where he was presented to King George
V and Sir Robert, later Lord Baden Powell, Scouting's founder.
One of his first achievements was the establishment of the original
Camp Eumeralla on the banks of the Angelsea River.
"Anglesea Scout Camp - a famous boys vocational training
camp in the Otway Forest. A camp with a purpose. A camp with a
soul. Constructed by the boys themselves and not run for profit."
By 1946 the original Eumeralla had out grown its location, and
had been encroached upon by the township. A decision to sell was
made. Fate took a hand and the camp was unfortunately destroyed
by bushfire in that year.
In October 1946, Scouts began to carve out a new Eumeralla out
of virgin bush, about 1000 acres of crown land situated on the
coast, between Anglesea and Point Addis. 'Boss' saw the new Eumeralla
as a national park of Scouting youth and visualised it as the
site for a future world Jamboree.
Sadly Harold Hurst passed away on 6 August 1972, aged 84, after
a lengthy illness. Throughout the camp there are many memorials
to 'Boss' and his family. When he accepted his office as Commissioner
there were 2 scouting groups in Geelong. When he died there were
54 groups.
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Friends of Eumeralla
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