THE CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort DIFFERENCE
A PLACE TO GATHER & GROW
At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, we design camp experiences that bring people together. Whether your group gathers for teamwork, learning, or community purpose, our camp and relaxed island setting creates the perfect space for connection. From action-filled activities to peaceful beach walks and bonfire nights, every moment inspires teamwork, laughter and growth – turning simple gatherings into lifelong memories.
Adventure at Every Turn
With so much to do on site, the only reason to head out is to explore the beach or nearby attractions.
SUPPORTIVE & FRIENDLY STAFF
Our experienced team provides genuine care and guidance to make your group experience unforgettable.
VERSATILE EVENT SPACES
With flexible indoor and outdoor areas, we can accommodate all kinds of community and group gatherings.
HOSPITALITY WITH HEART
Delicious food, clean facilities and attentive service — everything you need for a smooth, joy-filled stay.
Reconnect at CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort Camps
Meaningful Time with People Who Share Your Purpose
A retreat at CYC Philip Island Adventure Resort is more than just time away. It is an opportunity to reconnect, recharge and spend quality time together. Whether you are a community organisation, social group, club or special-interest team, our setting offers the space and atmosphere for genuine connection.
With flexible facilities, engaging activities and the support of our experienced staff, your group can focus on what truly matters: building relationships, sharing stories and strengthening your sense of community. From quiet reflection to shared adventures, every moment at CYC Philip Island Adventure Resort is designed to bring people closer.
We look forward to helping you plan a memorable and meaningful group experience.
Easier Community Group Camp Planning
CYC PHILLIP ISLAND ADVENTURE RESORT MAKES CAMP ORGANISATION SIMPLE
We know organising a camp can feel overwhelming, from meal planning to room allocations and special requirements. At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, we make it easy with a dedicated support team and streamlined planning process. Group leaders can easily provide key details and access important documents before arrival, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
Our friendly staff will work alongside your group leader to tailor your stay to your goals and needs.
We look forward to partnering with you to create a meaningful and memorable experience for your group.
COMMUNITY GROUP CAMP ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES
WHERE COMMUNITY & CONNECTION THRIVE
CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort is the perfect place for community groups to gather, connect, and grow, with capacity for over 600 guests across multiple accommodation areas. Blending comfort, flexibility, and adventure, it offers everything from beach walks and adventure activities to shared meals and relaxed evenings together.
Central Camp Accommodation
Comfortable, ensuited rooms including 4 suites with lounge areas that create the perfect setting for connection, rest, and a seamless camp experience. With over 70 rooms across the main site, your group can stay together with ease, making it simple to organise, connect, and make the most of your time away.
Colonnades Accommodation
Spacious two-bedroom rooms connected by indoor corridors and shared lounge areas, designed for easy movement and connection in all conditions. Able to accommodate 100 guests across the Colonnades, your group stays comfortable and close together, enjoying a more contained, easy-to-manage space with its own dedicated facilities.
Adventure Camping Experience
An immersive outdoor experience for groups of up to 80, with tent accommodation that builds independence, resilience, and connection through hands-on camp life. Leaders are supported with modern, self-contained accommodation and full facilities, while our team ensures the entire experience is safely structured and smoothly run.
Dining & Function Spaces
Four large dining rooms designed for group use, giving each community its own dedicated space for meals and connection. Beyond dining, these areas are ideal for gatherings, briefings, and evening programs—offering flexibility while helping your group stay together and maintain a smooth, organised camp experience.
Breakout & Meeting Rooms
A wide range of indoor spaces across the site provide flexibility for small group sessions, planning time and workshops, with a variety of room sizes to suit different group needs. With multiple indoor options available, these spaces support a range of activities and provide reliable alternatives in all weather conditions.
Large Auditorium
A spacious indoor venue designed for whole-group sessions, configurable for groups of 100 to 1000, giving you a dedicated space to bring all students together for briefings, presentations and evening programs. It also serves as a central hub for wet weather activities, ensuring your program can continue indoors when needed.
Resort-style outdoor pool's
Multiple heated pool's across the site provide the perfect setting for community groups to relax under the palm trees and having fun making the most of time together.
Lakeside Pavilion
A newly built covered outdoor space by the water, giving groups a flexible setting for sessions, shared meals and time together outside the main indoor spaces. With an attached outdoor cooking area, it offers an additional option for casual dining and group gatherings as part of your camp experience.
CATERING & FOOD FOR YOUR GROUP
Good Food to Start & End Your Day!
We’re passionate about serving meals that bring people together. Whether it’s breakfast by the lake or dinner after a full day of activities, our team ensures every guest enjoys food that’s hearty, fresh and nourishes body & mind. We also accommodate dietary needs, so no one ever misses out on a great meal.
IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU!
Let us know who’s attending and any special dietary needs — we’ll plan every detail from there.
PLANNING YOUR MEAL EXPERIENCE
Our catering team works with you to build menus that suit your group’s preferences and requirements.
ENSURING YOUR MEALS ARE TASTY & SAFE
Meals are prepared fresh on-site with strict food safety and allergy care standards.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
Delicious, wholesome meals served with care because good food makes every moment better.Stories From Other Camps
EXPLORE INSPIRING CAMP STORIES & TIPS
Discover real-life experiences from past campers, expert advice for planning your next camp and uplifting stories that show the power of community, nature and shared values.
Resources for Community Group Camp Planning
Looking for the Essentials?
All the key resources and safety information you need to plan and run a smooth, well-organised community group camp.
Site Risk management plan
activites risk management plans
General Activity Hazards
High Element Activities
Low Element Activities
- Archery RMP
- Boulderwall RMP
- Bushman’s Breakfast RMP
- Camp Cooking RMP
- Disc Golf RMP
- Initiative Course RMP
- Low Ropes RMP
- Nature Spotto RMP
- Photo Hunt RMP
- Ponding RMP
- Team Rescue RMP
Water-Based Activities
Certificates & Licenses
- NARTA Accreditation Certificate
- Quality Tourism Accreditation Certificate
- Certificate of Currency (Insurance)
- Accommodation Registration Certificate
- Movie Screening Licence Certificate CVL CYC PIAR #1
- Movie Screening Licence Certificate Big Studio CYC PIAR #2
- Public Performance Licence
- Music Reproduction Song Select Licence
- Whole PIAR site map
- Smiths & Woolamai area layout
- Silverleaves area layout
- Colonnades Facility
- Colonnades suite layout
- Colonnades self-contained unit layout
- Weekend room layout – Smiths Woolamai & Silverleaves
- Schools room layout – Smiths Woolamai & Silverleaves
- Cottage layout
- Auditorium Floor Plans – PA Power and Data points
Friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Loads of activities. Great value for money."
Friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Loads of activities. Great value for money."
Staff are super lovely and happy to accommodate for any dietary requirements, including coeliac, anaphylaxis, halal, vegetarian and vegan."
A fun place with your friends for a great experience! I went to the tippy top of the giant swing which was 15 meters btw and the food was nice too!"
This was the perfect venue for our camps of 120 people ! The staff were so accommodating from day one of planning and were always there for us during our stay."
They treated me and my staff as their own family. Happy, positive people. Always ready to help. I will be grateful forever for your hospitality"
Excellent camp. Super friendly and accommodating staff. The children had a great time and enjoyed all the activities."
The rooms, dinning hall, activity hall and events room are always clean; the staff are polite and cheerful, very helpful as well; the surroundings are well kept. Definitely will be back for future events."
What a fantastic camp! It was extremely well organised from the time we made the booking. The portal was excellent and ensured that communication was clear and all necessary steps were taken."
The catering team is exceptional, accommodating all dietary needs while keeping everyone well-fed with plenty of delicious food and fresh fruit."
We highly recommend CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort! The staff truly goes above and beyond, ensuring you feel welcome and looked after from the moment you arrive. "
From the moment you book your camp the communication is clear and steady. The portal makes the task of planning your camp efficient."
The food is fantastic and the accommodation extremely comfortable. We would highly recommend this campsite to anyone! "
Fantastic adventure camp for kids and adults alike. The staff were fantastic and welcoming. The leaders running the activities were friendly and well trained. "
All my classmates agreed it was some on the greatest food they ever had and our cabins were very clean and neat when we arrived."
The staff were helpful and talkative, friends and teachers were great and the food was amazing. Overall my best camping experience."
FAQs for Community Group Camp
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a community group camp should feel straightforward. These answers cover the key things you need to know, so you can move ahead with clarity and confidence.
CYC Philip Island Adventure Resort provides the perfect environment for community groups to connect, collaborate and unwind. Whether your group shares a common passion, skill, or purpose, Philip Island Adventure Resort offers comfortable accommodation, flexible spaces and a mix of water and land-based activities that encourage teamwork and friendship. From shared meals to lakeside adventures, every experience is designed to bring people closer together and create memories that last long after camp ends.
We know organising a camp can be overwhelming, which is why our custom-built MYCYC portal does the heavy lifting for you. Easily manage dietary needs, room allocations, schedules and communications in one place, so you can focus on your group, not the paperwork. You’re never on your own! Our staff will ensure every detail is handled with expertise and care. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
Our MYCYC portal makes managing dietary restrictions and meal planning simple. With real-time access, you can update guest information, communicate directly with our site staff and ensure every participant’s needs are met—seamlessly and stress-free.
Depending what size your group is, there is a chance you will share the site with another school group.
Program: Each group has their own host, seperate activity program and activity groups. They will at times share common areas during free time, such as play spaces and the dining room.
Dining: Your group will have a designated seating area and seperate servery. Our dining hosts facilitate main meals in the dining room to ensure there is clear instruction and flow. This ensures teachers have time to eat and an opportunity for a break.
Accomodation: Your group will have seperate accommodation areas that will allow for supervision of your students.
Luggage: Your group will have designated luggage zones for drop off and pick up via bus.
Rest assured this process is well managed by site staff.
All sites hold current local Health Department certificates for Prescribed Accommodation and Registration of Food Premises.
CYC is a Christian organisation and our core ministry focuses on faith-based Holiday Camps during school holidays. However, when hosting schools, corporate retreats, sports teams, or special interest groups, we are fully respectful of different beliefs and do not preach or provide religious instruction unless specifically requested by the group.
Our focus for all groups is to provide exceptional camp experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that everyone enjoys their time without pressure or expectations around faith. If you have any concerns, we encourage an open conversation to tailor your camp experience to suit your group’s needs.
Contact Our Camp Coordinator
Adventure Starts Here
At CYC Phillip Island Adventure Resort, community group camps are all about bringing people together. Set along the coast of Phillip Island, the resort offers space to step away from the everyday, strengthen connections and create shared experiences that matter.
With flexible accommodation, engaging activities and plenty of room to gather, we work with sporting clubs, family groups and community organisations of all kinds to shape a camp that fits your goals — making planning simple and stress-free. Complete the enquiry form and let’s start building an experience your group will never forget.
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Call our team on 03 5952 2417
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