Church Groups

Many people comment on the quiet and reflective nature of the place.

Over the many years that the camp has been operating many different church groups have made use of our wonderful relaxing facilities.

Camp Banksia is owned by the State Government of Tasmania and is leased by the Latrobe Council on behalf of the residents of the local Municipality. As such it is not associated with any particular religious group. That said, however, any religious group is very welcome to attend and will receive a warm welcome.

Youth groups will appreciate the proximity to the beach which provides great opportunity for young folk to let off steam.

Families especially find Camp Banksia a very secure place to enjoy a retreat weekend with other like minded people. Even though there is a large duck pond (officially it is the kayak pond, but don't tell the ducks that) it has recently been enclosed by a very substantial wire fence. This isn't intended to be a childproof fence but it does greatly assist adults to comfortably supervise their children.

The fact that our accommodation is in 6 bed bunk cabins means that a family can comfortably occupy one of these each. We have 22 cabins like this altogether. They are arranged in clusters of 5 or 6 and 3 of the clusters have undercover access to shared bathroom facilities. Each and every cabin has a very safe flat panel wall mounted electric heater.

For large groups the gymnasium can be set up with a stage that we provide and services and meetings can be held there leaving the main hall set up permanently for dining. Two kitchen alcoves in the main dining hall are available at all hours for your guests to help themselves to tea, coffee or cold drinks. Two small refrigerators are also there along with a microwave oven to enable light snacks to be prepared at any time.

Our audio visual equipment comprises a large screen TV, DVD player, overhead projector and screen.

Although Camp Banksia is right next to a popular beach it is a very private place. Only pre-booked groups are allowed to stay. No backpackers, no campervans. If there is more than one group staying at any time you can be assured that management will have consulted you to as to the compatibility of the groups. Even Banksia Retreat, which is a separate family accommodation complex sleeping 14, is somewhat separate from the main clusters of cabins and dining room and anyone staying there need have no contact with your group. This, together with the monitored fire alarm system to all habitable rooms, means you can be assured that Camp Banksia is a safe secure place to bring your members.

The Camp Banksia Community Centre which is on site has its own separate access off Pitcairn St. This may from time to time be booked by members of the local community for meetings or activities but otherwise is available, free of charge to any group staying at our camp. Indeed, once a group has booked a fully catered camp with us there is no additional charge for the use of any of our facilities, be they kayaks, the tennis court or the gymnasium.