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The site of 18.5 acres is between Stock Road and Leslie
Creek Road. Formerly a mixed farm known as "Springvale" from 1905
to 1953, with an apple and pear orchard, pine plantation, and vegetable
gardens, it was acquired by the Churches of Christ in 1953 and very recently
by the current Owner/ Managers - Greg & Christine Horsfall.
There is a winding track through the property amidst a plantation of Eucalypt
and other Australian trees and shrubs, passing over a creek to the lake.
There are many areas of Longwood Camp where you can take a quiet walk, and
observe the numerous species of birds which abound in the area; or, for
children, there is the joy of playing and running in a healthy environment,
catching yabbies in the creek, or watching the wild ducks on the dam.
Bandicoots and kangaroos may be seen on a quiet morning or evening walk down
the camp track to the dam.
General
Facilities
MAIN BUILDING
The centre of activity for campers, this building has wide verandahs and good
ventilation to keep it cool in Summer: A large slow combustion heater will
keep you warm in Winter. Available equipment includes: Television set, VCR,
Music Keyboard, CD, Cassette Player, PA equipment, Whiteboard, Overhead
Projector, large screen. Data
Projector for hire.
KITCHEN with walk in cool-room (available only for very large groups), chest
freezer, commercial stove and oven, toasters etc. A good selection of
catering equipment, crockery and cutlery needed for self catering is
provided.
WASHUP AREA adjacent to the kitchen has sinks and drain boards, as well as
flat bench tops, and is used as a wet craft area when required. All campers
should bring a tea-towel for washing up.
DINING AREA (9mx11 m) seats 72 at 12 tables with bench seating. Seating can
be provided for an additional 24 at the ends of the table's.
ACTIVITY AREA (16m x 11 m) adjoins the dining area, has heavy-duty carpet,
and provides space for more than 100 people to gather.
RESOURCE CENTRE (7mx3.6m) is a double room, which can be
divided by a concertina door. Each room has a separate internal and external
access.
CAMPFIRE: The lighting of fires is permitted only in the
area set aside for that purpose. CHECK with the Owners regarding fire bans.
AMPHITHEATRE: At the front of the main building is a paved area with tiered
seating, suitable for group discussion in appropriate weather.
NISSEN HUT: Provides a venue especially suitable during rainy weather. There
is a table tennis table, but you will need to bring your own nets, bats and
balls.
OVAL: A grassed area suitable for outdoor activities including football,
basketball (backboard & basket), netball (netball ring), cricket, and
volleyball (net & posts available). Pipehenge, a 24 hour solar
observatory.
Bring your own sports equipment.
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