Adventure Centres and Campsites

Scouts WA has several campsites around Western Australia that can be accessed by Scout Groups, Schools and Community Groups.

• Eaton Campsite (near Bunbury)
• Manjedal Activity Centre (near Byford)
• Vasse Campsite (near Busselton)

Please note: The inclusion of a campsite or Adventure Centre on this list does not necessarily mean that it is available for general use, and in all cases further information should be obtained through the contact shown.

Other Adventure Centres

• Gilcreek Scout Camp (Albany)

Gilcreek Scout Campsite

For booking enquiries, please call 08 9525 1210, email sitecoordinator@scoutswa.com.au 

Other Campsites

• Kambalda Scout Campsite
• Northam Scout Campsite

Please note: The inclusion of a campsite or Activity Centre on this list does not necessarily mean that it is available for general use, and in all cases further information should be obtained through the contact shown.

Kambalda Scout Campsite

Kambalda is a bush campsite near Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields region of WA. The site is suitable for tent camping and is home to a range of local plants and wildlife.

There are no ablution facilities on site and access to drinking water is very limited, so visitors will need to bring what they need with them to Kambalda.

For booking enquiries, please call 08 9525 1210, email sitecoordinator@scoutswa.com.au

Northam Scout Campsite

Northam Scout Campsite is 97km east of Perth and 4.5km west of Northam. The campsite’s southern boundary is the north side of the Kep Track, which follows the Goldfields Pipeline in the area and is used for hiking, walking, cycling, and horse riding.

The campsite features a bush block with some cleared campsites, along with a bush chapel. There are no toilets on site and access to drinking water is extremely limited, so visitors will need to bring what they need with them to Northam.

Use of the campsite costs $5.00 per person per night for Scout groups, with payment by cheque payable to Scouts WA. Contributions will be banked to contribute to the operating and development costs of the site.

Considerations

With the decline in Scouting in Northam and the Avon District in the past, Scouts WA made little use of the Northam site for many years and some people viewed the site as abandoned. The site is close to the Northam Yongah Hill immigration detention centre and has been used by protestors as a camp site. Homeless people have also been known to use it.

It is recommended to contact Northam Police (08) 9622 4240 before the commencement of a camp, to advise of the camp details and exact location on the site. Discretion should be exercised with uninvited visitors, especially people just walking through the site. By law, these people have no right of entry to the site – if a confrontation arises, Police should be contacted.

Medical facilities

Northam Hospital is in Robinson Street and can be reached on 08 9690 1300. In an emergency, call 000

Access

A gate key is available from the Property Officer at the Administration Office. Keys will be posted to you, and should be returned by return post with payment for the site use within 5 days. There is a Scout Group in Northam and they may visit during a camp.

Staves

Staves may be cut for personal use, but should be cut below ground level to ensure cleared areas can be used for camping. We kindly ask that staves growing on the Warrine (Dioscorea hastifolia) be left alone.

Fires

Local fire restrictions must be observed at all times – details are available on the Shire of Northam website or by calling the Council’s municipal offices. Fires must be kept adequate for cooking when allowed and have a suitable clearing (fire break) of at least 3 metres on all sides.

For bookings and further information, please call 08 9525 1210, email sitecoordinator@scoutswa.com.au