What we offer

Camp Banksia is a modern beachside camp & conference centre for pre-booked groups. It is nestled into a quiet 6ha coastal site and is surrounded by native bush and is home to much native wildlife, especially birds.

Port Sorell is very popular for fishing, boating, swimming and golf - the Port Sorell Golf Club is right next door. Pleasant walks exist along the golden sands of Shearwater and Hawley Beach and a cycling track passes adjacent to the camp.

The camp has a range of sporting opportunities available including athletic track, netball courts, a large playing field and two tennis courts. Indoor sports include basketball, netball, badminton and volley ball. A kayak pond also serves as a nature study area.

Cabin accommodation
There are 150 beds, most of which are in 6 berth bunk cabins and are arranged in clusters of 5 or 6. Each cluster has its own set of 3 shared toilets and showers. All bedrooms have electric heating.

Family rooms
There is a separate apartment with 2 en-suite family rooms that share a kitchen/dining room. This apartment can sleep 14 plus an extra 2 in an adjoining bedroom and is available for hire separately from the rest of the camp. It comes fully equipped with all bedding and towels plus crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment.

Dining areas
Guests eat in the main hall/dining room which is a bright sunny building that has pleasant views out to the duck pond. There are two kitchen alcoves for preparing hot drinks and snacks. It has electric heating as well as a wood heater. An outdoor barbecue facility is available.

Group use
Camp Banksia is available for hire by pre-booked school, church, sporting, community & family groups who are looking for fully catered accommodation in a safe peaceful private location. As well, it is available for groups wishing to just use its facilities without the need to stay over night.

It is an ideal venue for wedding receptions, anniversaries, conferences and seminars.
Bus groups, for example, are welcome, for lunches and morning & afternoon teas.

Camp Banksia is not associated with any particular religious group but all religious groups are welcome to use its facilities.

The Camp Banksia Community Centre is also available for indoor sport events and community meetings.

History
Camp Banksia was established in the mid 1950's and for many years was operated by the National Fitness Council. It has undergone many developments over the years; the main dining hall/meeting room, kitchen and manager's office was completed in 1993 and the gymnasium/community centre was constructed in 1997. It is now owned by the Tasmanian State Government and is leased on a long term basis to the Latrobe Council. The Camp Banksia Controlling Authority manages the camp's operation on behalf of the council and a full time manager is employed.

Making a booking
Persons wishing to use any of the facilities at Camp Banksia should contact the camp manager to discuss their requirements and the camp's availability. They will then be asked to fill in a booking application form and agree to the camp's terms of use. A deposit needs to be paid in order to confirm the booking.

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