Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre
Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre provides a range of facilities and accommodation for school camps, kids’ and youth camps, sporting events, fishing adventures, community groups and more. Accessible only by boat, it is nestled on 650 hectares of unspoilt bushland with a beach front location. There are spectacular views of the iconic Barrenjoey Lighthouse, Lion Island and rugged sandstone cliffs lining the Hawksbury River. Abundant in native wildlife and bushwalking tracks, the Centre can cater for all your needs.
Location
Darkinjung country
Hawkesbury River, accessible by boat only
Facilities
Tennis court
Beach volleyball court
BBQ and picnic areas
Recreation hall with indoor basketball court
600m long beach with enclosed swimming area
Campfire sites
Bushwalking trails
Dining room with open fireplace and air-conditioning.
Oval with hybrid goal post
Beachside campfire amphitheatre
Activities
Participants wear a harness as they descend steep vertical drops with ropes, all the while learning to conquer their fear of heights in a safe, controlled environment.
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.
A range of activities and games are designed to ensure participants get the most out of the beach location.
Enjoy a trip to the local beach and take in the amazing scenery while enjoying a few games on the sand.
Discover the native flora and fauna, as well as the local history, while everyone walks through the natural environment of the Centre.
Using single blade paddles, participants paddle in 2 or 3 seated canoes around the local waterways.
A great teamwork activity where groups build and light a campfire and cook some authentic damper.
Our catering team will provide the fresh, nutritious ingredients and it’s up to you to make the feast for everyone to enjoy.
This fun activity is similar to traditional golf but uses a frisbee rather than clubs and a ball.
Participants are taught the basic skills of fishing and sustainability as they learn how to cast, bait and tie hooks.
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.
Learn to identify marine life and see parts of the waterways that you may have missed as you examine the local waterways.
Participants are taught the basic skills of fishing and sustainability as they learn how to cast, bait and tie hooks.
A water-based team activity where participants are given equipment to build a raft.
Participants work in teams to explore, collect items and record information or take photos around the centre.
Participants stand up on a large board and use a paddle to move through the water.
Participants learn vital skills for survival in the bush, including but not limited to shelter building and fire building.
Participants race around the centre to complete a variety of physical, mental and social challenges.
Learn and experience aspects of Indigenous games, sports and culture. This activity includes boomerang throwing.
Accommodation
Catered programs
Our catered dormitory-style accommodation comes in two configurations - lodges and units. All accommodation is air-conditioned and a shared laundry is located nearby.
2 units each sleep 10 people with one room of 4 (2 bunk beds) and one room of 6 (3 bunk beds). Each bedroom has a shared bathroom. Each unit also has a loungeroom with a TV and an outdoor deck with water views.
Due to the boat only access and terrain at Broken Bay, we have limited accessibility for people with mobility issues. Please contact us for more information.
Lodges
- Catered accommodation for 176 people, 160 guests in lodges and 16 in twin share rooms suitable for teachers or supervisors
- Suitable for school, community and sporting groups
- 8 dorms with 10 bunk beds and shared bathroom (20 people per dorm)
- 8 bedrooms with 2 single beds, ensuite, bar fridge and TV
- Access by stairs
- Air-conditioned
- Lodges grouped in pairs with a shared outdoor deck
Broken Bay's holiday units
Broken Bay's holiday units
Broken Bay's holiday units
Broken Bay's holiday units
Broken Bay's lodges
Broken Bay's lodges
Broken Bay's lodges
Broken Bay's lodges
Bushwalking permits
Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre is located on 650 hectares of private property at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River and is surrounded by bush that borders Brisbane Water National Park. There are a number of bushwalking tracks that criss-cross the property, including popular routes between Little Wobby and Patonga.
As a child-safe facility, access to the Centre is reserved for groups with a prior booking, during either a day or overnight program. However, we welcome bushwalkers to pass through the Centre after registering their intention with us. We will issue a permit allowing temporary access for a specific date and number of people, free of charge. This permit does not allow access to any facilities or use of the grounds, including camping at any of our campsites.
Please contact us on 13 13 02 to register your bushwalking group and gain your permit. If you would like to use our facilities or make use of our grounds, such as for a BBQ, picnic or camping, please discuss your needs when contacting us.
We ask that you abide by the following principles when on our property or in our Centre:
- Carry your permit with you to show Centre staff on request and abide by any instructions given.
- Remain on the established bushwalking tracks and do not create new tracks.
- Do not mark tracks with items such as electrical tape or tags and do not remove any track markers or signs placed by us.
- Leave no trace and take all rubbish with you.
- Be respectful of the native flora and fauna.
- Domestic animals such as dogs are not allowed.
- Do not approach any groups that are participating in our booked programs.
- All activity areas, buildings and facilities are out of bounds.
- When in the Centre, please report to the office to confirm your presence and sign the visitor register.
- Our Centre and surrounding property is a smoke-free environment.
Please be aware:
- Our private wharfs at Broken Bay and Little Wobby are not included in the public ferry route. Bushwalkers are responsible for arranging their transport. Consider possible delays and allow plenty of time.
- Access to and from Patonga is not recommended via the rock platform around Pacific Head. Patonga Creek is often too deep to walk across.
- Mobile reception may be poor or non-existent in some areas.
- All members of your group who enter Departmental land do so at their own risk.
- In the case of an emergency, call “000” or “112” or use the Emergency+ app. Centre staff may also render assistance via the Centre’s office.
“This is our school’s favourite camp. Broken Bay provides amazing opportunities for students. The participation in each activity was fantastic and the staff were great at encouraging all to have a go. We really appreciate how the staff accommodate our special needs students. The food was enjoyed by all. We appreciate the extra work that went into accommodating the special diets and fussy eaters. Staff meals were great.”
Teachers, Willoughby Public School, February 2024