Lady Northcote Discovery Camp

Lady Northcote Discovery Camp is an outdoor adventure camp for schools, community groups and families.

You'll find us located in the stunning Rowsley Valley, less than an hour from Melbourne.

Here, personal growth takes centre stage. With our range of activities, campers can step outside their comfort zones, see the world through a new lens and conquer challenges they never thought possible.

From climbing through trees to canoeing across serene waters, each experience is designed to help you realise your potential and leave camp feeling recharged and transformed.

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Schools

We welcome students from prep to year 12, with activities tailored to the age group and your school's educational goals.

Community groups

From youth groups and sports clubs to church groups and disability or NDIS-supported groups, we cater to groups of all kinds.

Families

We can host family groups of 15+ people. Bring along the kids, grandparents and everyone in between!

Discover a world of adventure with action-packed and nature-based activities designed to engage and excite campers of all ages.

Whether you're hiking through nature, tackling an obstacle course, or relaxing by the campfire at night, you can create lasting memories at Lady Northcote Discovery Camp.

Activities include:

• Archery
• Bush walking
• Canoeing
• Campfires
• Giant swing
• Stargazing

Lady Northcote Discovery Camp can cater to groups from 15 to 250 guests.

We have flexible accommodation options to suit groups of all ages and abilities, including cabins, lodges with ensuites, and wheelchair accessible rooms.

Other facilities include:

• 84 acres of camp ground
• Outdoor sport courts and activity areas
• Dining halls and kitchens
• Lounge rooms, recreation and games rooms
• Television and projectors
• Conference and meeting facilities 

Matt joined the Y in April 2026. He brings many years of experience in remote and camp-based operations, with a strong background in challenging and diverse environments.

He’s worked with the Department of Defence across Army and RAAF camps, in the oil and gas sector offshore in Bass Strait, and in remote camps in Papua New Guinea.

What Matt enjoys most about Lady Northcote Discovery Camp is the people. His favourite quote is “Hard times don’t last forever – people do.” This shows the importance of resilience and perseverance. It's the belief that even in tough times, strength and determination will see you through.

Outside of work, Matt’s time in Papua New Guinea sparked a passion for rugby. While he currently follows the Melbourne Storm, he will switch loyalties when the PNG Chiefs join the NRL!