Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre
Nestled in the heart of Riverina farming country close to Wagga Wagga, Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre enjoys a peaceful setting on the banks of Tarcutta Creek. Dominated by flat plains and big skies, large gums and native animals surround the landscape. A mild to warm climate prevails year-round.
Location
Wiradjuri country
1980 Sturt Highway
Borambola NSW 2650
Facilities
25-metre swimming pool
Tennis courts
Outdoor mini golf course and ping pong tables
Frisbee golf course
Recreational fishing – billabong and creek locations
Sports oval and rugby field
Recreation hall – basketball/netball/volleyball court
Conference room with WiFi and AV facilities
Giant yard games – chess, connect four, snakes and ladders, Jenga
Archery range
Rugby field
Borambola's billabong
Borambola's billabong
BMX track
Campfire
Conference Centre
Santin Hall (Dining Room)
Santin Hall (Dining Room)
Oval
Heated pool
Heated pool
Recreation hall and climbing wall
Tennis courts
Activities
Participants learn the art of using a bow and target arrows, all in a safe environment.
A new and fun dodgeball style strategy-based game. players aim to score points a variety of ways using soft tipped arrows.
Participants learn the basics of BMX bike riding and bike safety.
Discover the native flora and fauna, as well as the local history, while everyone walks through the natural environment of the Centre.
A team challenge activity based on the TV series Survivor. It allows teams to work together to problem solve a number of challenges and puzzles, while using their communication and conflict resolution skills.
Based on Rube Goldburg Machines, students will be working in teams to create a complex process to complete a simple task through multiple transfers of energy.
A series of fun and challenging circus-based activities from juggling to plate spinning.
Participants are able to experience cooking damper over a campfire.
Participants learn the introductory level skills to this Olympic Sport.
A series of tailored challenges set to teams or individuals to successfully work through.
Participants use double-bladed paddles to manoeuvre and control their single or 2 seated craft as they traverse the waterways.
Participants work their way through the obstacle course together. During the warmer months, there are multiple mud elements for teams to manoeuvre their way through.
Participants learn basic navigation skills as groups work together to find their way around the centre.
Participants work together to build a chariot out of timber, ropes, nuts, bolts, wheels, etc. Teams can earn extra equipment by completing bonus challenges before racing their chariots.
Come summer, a frenzy of games are hosted in the swimming pool provide a great occasion for participants to cool off and, have fun.
A water-based team activity where participants are given equipment to build a raft.
Scale a vertical wall in a harness that is attached to a safety line.
Participants take turns to slide down a wet and soapy tarpaulin.
Participants learn vital skills for survival in the bush, including but not limited to shelter building and fire building.
Learn and experience aspects of Indigenous games, sports and culture. This activity includes boomerang throwing.
Teams play a variety of strategy-based games with buckets of water, water balloons and sponges.
Accommodation
Borambola Sport and Recreation Centre has accommodation that comfortably fits 148 guests, with the ability to sleep up to 172 guests. There is a visiting teacher's lounge for school groups and laundry with a washing machine and dryer. We can also accommodate people with a disability.
- Catered accommodation for up to 96 guests
- Suitable for school, sporting and community groups
- Eight rooms with five bunk beds in each
- One external shower block.
- Catered accommodation with up to eight rooms, with one queen bed and four shared ensuites.
- Suitable for school, corporate, sporting and community groups
- Catered accommodation for up to 48 guests
- Suitable for school, sporting and community groups
- Four rooms with five bunk beds and ensuites.
- Accommodation for up to 20 people
- Four bedrooms, each with two bunk beds, one double bed, and an ensuite. Small communal kitchen
- Communal living area
- Suitable for sporting, corporate and community groups or families
Borambola's lodges
Visiting staff room in Borambola's lodge
Borambola's lodges
Common room within Borambola's McIntyre lodge room (one of four)unit block
McIntyre lodge kitchen
"From beginning to end this has been the best experience we could have asked for. The skills our students learned here are things they will need throughout their lives - communication, teamwork, initiative and resilience."
Rachel, Table Top Public School
“Our children were exposed to a wide range of exciting physical, social and educational activities. Staff instructions were a perfect blend of clear, concise, visual and engaging encouragement.”
Temora Public School
“Many young people...have developed special skills in many areas, due to the sporting and cultural programs held at Borambola. The facilities are well cared for and a credit to the staff.”
Mayor, Wagga Wagga City
“Very happy - children commented on how this was their BEST camp. Staff expectations were clear for each day; and well done on providing a wonderful experience for all children and staff.”
Amaroo School