Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre
Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre is surrounded by National Parks and the crystal blue waters of Lake Macquarie. It's blessed with natural beauty and perfect water conditions, suitable for water sports and a variety of different accommodation options for your next school camp, sporting or community group.
Location
Darkinjung Country
Kanangra Drive
Gwandalan NSW 2259
Facilities
Accommodation for 226 guests
25 metre swimming pool
4 full sized tennis courts
Lakeview Function and Recreation Hall
Dining Hall
Campfire Circle
Conference Centre
Private wharf with boat launching facilities nearby
Half-court basketball court
Point Wolstoncroft archery range
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 about bike safety whilst exploring exciting tracks / courses around the centre.
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.
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.
Participants learn basic navigation skills as groups work together to find their way around the centre.
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.
Participants are taught about the basics of sailing including rigging and learning to understand the weather.
A fun filled session teaching participants how to sue and ride scooters safely, safe travel and a range of games
Participants stand up on a large board and use a paddle to move through the water.
A fun teamwork activity where groups race around the centre to complete a variety of physical, mental and social challenges.
Accommodation
Self-contained bookings
Self-contained bookings provide exclusive access to the lodge(s) or unit(s) you book and require a minimum stay of two nights.
- Accommodation for up to 28 people
- Suitable for school, sporting, corporate and community groups
- One room with a single bed, tribunk, ensuite and TV
- 6 rooms with 2 bunk beds each and an ensuite bathroom
- Communal lounge/dining
- Kitchen with fridge, oven, cooktop, microwave and dishwasher (self-catered bookings only)
- Covered veranda with BBQ
- Table tennis table.
- Accommodation for up to 31 per lodge
- Suitable for school, sporting, corporate and community groups
- 3 rooms with one tribunk, 3 bunk beds and an ensuite
- One room with a single bed, tribunk, ensuite and TV
- Communal lounge/dining
- Kitchen with fridge, oven, cooktop, microwave and dishwasher (self-catered bookings only)
- Covered verandah with BBQ
- Table tennis table.
- Accommodation for up to 36 per lodge
- Suitable for school, sporting, corporate and community groups
- 4 rooms with three bunk beds, TV and an ensuite
- 2 rooms with a single bed, bunk bed, tribunk and an ensuite
- Communal lounge/dining
- Table tennis table
- Kitchen with fridge, oven, cooktop, microwave and dishwasher (self-catered bookings only)
- Covered verandah with BBQ
- Wheelchair accessible.
- 8 units available
- Accommodation for up to 9 people per unit
- Suitable for groups or families
- One bedroom with tribunk and one bunk bed
- One bedroom with 2 bunk beds
- Lounge with flat screen TV
- Bathroom with shower
- Kitchen with fridge, oven, cooktop, microwave and dishwasher
- 2 x covered BBQ areas for communal use.
- 3 stand alone lodges
- Accommodation for up to 23 people
- Suitable for school, sporting, and community groups
- 2 lodges with 4 bunk beds and an ensuite on veranda
- One lodge with 2 bunk beds and one tri-bunk bed, with ensuite on veranda
- No kitchen facilities
- Self-catered enquiries must be booked in conjunction with Casuarina lodge, so their kitchen facilities can be utilised as part of your group.
- Not available to be booked on its own
- Single cottage, accommodation for up to 5 people
- Suitable for school, sporting, and community groups
- One double bed and one tri-bunk, with an ensuite
- No kitchen facilities
- Self-catered enquiries must be booked in conjunction with either Grevillea or Acacia lodge, so their kitchen facilities can be utilised as part of your group
- Not available to be booked on its own
Point Wolstoncroft view from drone
Water sports training and events
Ideally situated on a peninsula that has both east and west access to the vast Lake Macquarie (4 times larger than Sydney Harbour), Point Wolstoncroft is the ideal location for many water-based sporting organisations to host training camps and events.
The venue is an ideal location to provide either protected water for paddling/skiing or wind for sailing throughout the year, with easy lake access on both sides of the peninsula.
In addition to the location, Point Wolstoncroft has a number of different types of accommodation, with both catered and self-catered options should your group wish to stay onsite.
Recently Point Wolstoncroft has hosted training camps and events with:
- NSW Youth Sailing Championships
- Australian Sailing – Nacra 39, 49 and 49fx futures training programs
- NSW Dragon Boat regattas
- Outrigger Regatta with our onsite club Makai Lakes Outrigger Club
We have developed strong partnerships with water-based sporting organisations and are keen to expand our opportunities in this area.
If you are keen to explore this area of Point Wolstoncroft’s operations, please call 13 13 02.
“The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron youth sailing program has used Point Wolstoncroft for the past 10 years. The venue provides ideal conditions for sailing training and is complemented by well equipped and comfortable accommodation.”
Richard Chapman, Chairman, Youth Sailing RSYS
“Our family groups have been coming to Point Wolstoncroft for over 50 years. It is an environment that supports all our needs with friendly staff that help to create a family camp which is memorable and fun for all.”
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