RINGWOOD REGION
SCHOOL CAMP, GROUP ACCOMMODATION, RETREAT
$3,250,000
Business Description
This immaculate, character property is situated on 22 acres and has 19 guest rooms accommodating 114 people. The business is accredited with the Australian Camping Association and ATAP/ATIC.
Situated in a semi-rural area, it has about 30% of natural bush and all within 1 hour of the Melbourne CBD.
Bunks are provided in all cabins, and the number of beds per room varies as per the room size. All rooms are heated.
Camp leaders have four recently renovated ensuite guest rooms plus a leader's lounge, complete with TV, heater, fridge.
Opposite the leader lounge is a new and tastefully renovated B&B with a separate entry.
There is an upstairs conference room with seating for 50 people. Facilities in this room include TV/DVD, whiteboard, air conditioning/ heating and bathroom.
The dining room and commercial kitchen areas are located at ground level and features reverse-cycle heating/air conditioning, as well as fans.
On-site adventure-based activities include
• 150m Flying Fox
• Giant Swing
• Indoor Archery
• Traditional Bush Hut Building and Bush Survival Skills
• Damper Cooking
• Evening Campfire
• Bushwalking
• Low Ropes Course
• Orienteering
• Recreation Games Room (12 X 16m)
• X2 Inground Trampolines, fully fenced
• Beach Volleyball
• Reptile Education Area
• Farmyard and animal feeding
• Initiative Activities/Team Building Activities
• Sensory and Nature Trails
• Adventure Playground
• Optional Extras Evening activities and excursions
The large owner-manager's residence has 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, and 3 bathrooms, plus its own separate, fenced yard.
ASKING $3,250,000 for the Freehold Going Concern
Contact Brett Bowden on ---------- for further details.
Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. 22 acre freehold property, approximately 30% natural bush, offering strong nature and outdoor appeal for school camps and retreats.
2. 19 guest rooms with bunk accommodation for 114 people, suitable for large group and school bookings.
3. Accredited with the Australian Camping Association and ATAP/ATIC, supporting market credibility and compliance.
4. All rooms are heated, providing year‑round comfort for guests.
5. Dedicated camp leader facilities, including four recently renovated ensuite leader rooms and a leader’s lounge with TV, heater and fridge, aiding staff comfort and program delivery.
6. Separate, newly renovated B&B with its own entry opposite the leader lounge, offering flexible accommodation or premium guest options.
7. Commercial kitchen and dining room on ground level with reverse cycle heating and cooling, suitable for large group catering and operations.
8. Upstairs conference room seating 50, with TV/DVD, whiteboard, air conditioning and bathroom, enabling meetings, workshops and off‑peak bookings.
9. Extensive on‑site adventure and education activities, including a 150m flying fox, giant swing, indoor archery, ropes course, orienteering, reptile education area, farmyard and more, supporting diverse program offerings.
10. Multiple recreation facilities including a 12 x 16m games room, two fully fenced inground trampolines, beach volleyball and an adventure playground, increasing appeal for school and youth groups.
11. Large owner‑manager residence with four bedrooms, two living areas, three bathrooms and separate fenced yard, facilitating on‑site management and security.
12. Offered as a freehold going concern with an asking price of $3,250,000, presenting a turnkey investment opportunity in the school camp and group accommodation sector.
