CRUSADERS' GALSTON GORGE CONFERENCE & RECREATION CENTRE Retreat Relax Relate INFORMATION PACK
GALSTON GORGE SITE MAP 33 35 34 33 35 Lorikeet 24 Magpie 25 Kingfisher 29 Cockatoo 28 Bandicoot12 21 Lorikeet 24 Goanna 22 Magpie 25 Kingfisher 29 3 23 18 Ridgeside Blue Tongue Echidna Wallaby 19 Wombat 20 Wallaby 19 Lyrebird Lodge 30 42 Goanna 22 13 Eaglesview Lyrebird 7 14 32 15 11 43 3 6 Echidna 18 Ridgeside 10 Lyrebird Lodge 30 42 27 Kookaburra Rosella 26 5 23 Blue TongueCockatoo 28 Bandicoot2021 Wombat Lyrebird 7 Kookaburra 27 Rosella 26 5 2 Eaglesview 11 42 10 44 39 40 B 44 14 32 Dining Hall 8 37 A 40 13 15 11 2 39 The Hub 4 4 42 17 B 16 17 8 11 6 1 38 45 45 Dining Hall 37 A Gym and Reception 43 Lounge 9 1 38 31 The Hub Gym and Reception 34 31 16 Lounge 9 41 36 41 36 Conference Facilities Conference Facilities Accommodation Activities Accommodation Activities All facilities and activities are within easy walking distance. The Gym to the Dining Hall is just 150m. All facilities and activities are within easy walking distance. The Gym to the Dining Hall is just 150m. 1 Gym and Reception 2 Eaglesview Conference Room 12 Bush12Chapel Bush Chapel 2 Eaglesview Conference Room 21 Bandicoot Lodge 21 Bandicoot Lodge (wheelchairfriendly) friendly) 2222 Goanna GoannaLodge Lodge (wheelchair 32 20m Pool 3 13 Laundry 3 Conference Room Room 13 Laundry Conference 2323 Blue BlueTongue Tongue Lodge Lodge 33 Abseiling 33 Abseiling 4 The Hub 4 The Hub 2424 Lorikeet LorikeetLodge Lodge Track Track 34 BMX 34 BMX 44 Oval 144 Oval 1 5 15 Kiosk Meeting Room 15 Kiosk 5Meeting Room MagpieLodge Lodge 2525 Magpie CourseCourse 35 Low Low Ropes 35 Ropes 45 Oval 245 Oval 2 6 16 Office Ridgeside Meeting Room 16 Office Ridgeside6 Meeting Room RosellaLodge Lodge 2626 Rosella 36 Initiatives Course 36 1 Gym and Reception 11 Outdoor Activity Shelters 11 Outdoor Activity Shelters 14 Pool14Bathrooms Pool Bathrooms 17 Parking Area 17 Parking Area 18 Echidna Lodge 18 Echidna Lodge 8 Dining Hall 19 Wallaby Lodge 9 Lounge with fireplace 19 Wallaby Lodge 9 Lounge with fireplace 20 Wombat Lodge 10 Amphitheatre & Campfire 20 Wombat Lodge 10 Amphitheatre & Campfire 7 7 Lyrebird Meeting Room 8 Dining Hall Lyrebird Meeting Room 27 Kookaburra Lodge 27 Kookaburra Lodge 28 Cockatoo Lodge 28 Cockatoo Lodge 29 Kingfisher Lodge (wheelchair friendly) 29 Kingfisher Lodge (wheelchair friendly) 30 Lyrebird Lodge 30 Lyrebird Lodge 31 Vertical Challenge High Ropes Course 41 Bushwalking Tracks 41 Bushwalking Tracks 42 Table Tennis 42 Table Tennis 31 Vertical Challenge High Ropes Course 32 20m Pool 43 Giant Chess 43 Giant Chess Initiatives Course 37 Archery Range 37 Archery Range 38 Indoor Rock Climbing Wall 38 Indoor Rock Climbing Wall 39 Beach Volleyball Court 39 Beach Volleyball Court 40 Basketball / Netball Court 40 Basketball / Netball Court A Emergency Assembly Area A A Emergency Assembly Area A B Emergency Assembly Area B B Emergency Assembly Area B EASY TO GET TO, HARD TO LEAVE Located just 15 minutes from Hornsby and 40 minutes from the city, the Galston Gorge Conference & Recreation Centre is one of the most convenient campsites in Sydney. PAGE 01 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
GALSTON GORGE TRAVEL MAP AND DIRECTIONS To Berowra Waters Galston Galston Gorge N To Wisemans Ferry Galston Road Galston High School Calderwood Road Crusader Rd Pine Valley GALSTON GORGE CONFERENCE & RECREATION CENTRE Hornsby Heights Galston Road Round Corner Dural The Gorge is unsuitable for heavy vehicles over 7.5m in length due to sharp bends. Alternate route is via Dural. Pacific Highway 1 Hornsby Railway Station To Castle Hill To Pennant Hills To Sydney Directions from Hornsby Follow the Pacific Highway through Hornsby and turn left at Galston Road (approx. 2km past Hornsby Station). Proceed along Galston Road through Galston Gorge. Turn left at the first roundabout after the gorge onto Calderwood Road (approx. 3km past the bridge). Turn left into Pine Valley Road. Turn left into Crusader Road - the Centre is at the very end of the road. Directions from Pennant Hills Head north on New Line Road. Continue north on Old Northern Road to Dural shops. Turn right onto Galston Road and continue past Galston High School, Galston shops and follow the signs to Hornsby. Turn right at the roundabout onto Calderwood Road. Turn left into Pine Valley Road. Turn left into Crusader Road - the Centre is at the very end of the road. Travelling by Train If travelling by train, an inexpensive arrangement can be made for the hire of a coach to connect at Hornsby or Pennant Hills railway stations. Contact Glenorie Coaches on 02 9484 6677. PAGE 02
CONFERENCE FACILITIES Large Conference Rooms These large conference rooms are fully equipped for all conferences, workshops, meetings and band rehearsals. Conference Room Eaglesview Conference Room store store Eaglesview Size 180m2 144m2 Seats 180 160 Tables Air conditioning PA Data projector Piano Keyboard DVD/Blue Ray Whiteboard Wheelchair access Wifi PAGE 03 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
MULTI-PURPOSE GYMNASIUM The Gym is fully equipped for large conferences, musical performances, and a wide range of sports and team building exercises. store store store Gym Size 450m2 Sports Floor Seats 600 Drop down nets Tables Indoor rock climbing wall* Large stage Basketball court PA Tennis court Data projector Volleyball court DVD/Blue Ray Netball court Piano Keyboard Sports equipment Whiteboard Laser tag* Wheelchair access Wifi *Instructor is required for these activities. PAGE 04
MEDIUM & SMALL MEETING ROOMS The four medium meeting rooms are perfect for smaller group seminars, workshops and section rehearsals. The Hub Meeting Room Lyrebird Meeting Room 9 x 6m Ridgeside Meeting Room Meeting Room 6 x 6m The Hub Lyrebird Ridgeside Size 84m 2 54m 2 54m 2 34m 2 Seats 60 50 50 30 Tables Air conditioning PA Data projector Piano Keyboard DVD/Blue Ray Whiteboard Wheelchair access Wifi PAGE 05 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
BREAKOUT SPACES All six Guest Lodges include a shared meeting space, perfect for small group discussions and music tutorials. Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 2 Bed 1 PAGE 06
ACCOMMODATION Crusaders Galston Gorge Centre has three accommodation clusters:, and Lyrebird. All lodges have en-suite facilities, providing comfortable accommodation for up to 220 people. Lorikeet Magpie Kingfisher Kookaburra Rosella Lyrebird Lodge Laundry Cockatoo Bandicoot Goanna Blue Tongue Dining Hall Wombat Wallaby Echidna Lounge Lyrebird Common Facilities (sleeps 94) Echidna Lodge (sleeps 24) Wallaby Lodge (sleeps 24) Wombat Lodge (sleeps 24) Bandicoot Lodge (sleeps 4) Blue Tongue Lodge (sleeps 10) Goanna Lodge - wheelchair friendly (sleeps 8) (sleeps 94) Lorikeet Lodge (sleeps 24) Magpie Lodge (sleeps 24) Rosella Lodge (sleeps 24) Kookaburra Lodge (sleeps 4) Cockatoo Lodge (sleeps 10) Kingfisher Lodge - wheelchair friendly (sleeps 8) Lyrebird (sleeps 32) 3 rooms (sleep 6 per room) 2 rooms (sleep 7 per room) PAGE 07 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
GUEST LODGES Each Guest Lodge sleeps 24 in four separate rooms with a shared lounge area. Each room has three bunk beds, air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Lorikeet Lodge Magpie Lodge Rosella Lodge Echidna Lodge Wallaby Lodge Wombat Lodge FAMILY LODGES Family Lodges sleep up to ten people in two rooms. Each room contains a double bed with single bunk above and another set of single bunks, en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and a large covered verandah. Cockatoo Lodge Blue Tongue Lodge PAGE 08
LEADERS LODGES Leaders Lodges sleep 4 people in two rooms, each containing either a king double or two king single beds. These rooms have air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities and a writing desk, plus a balcony with expansive bushland views. This lodge can be configured as a twin or double room as shown below. Please advise how you would like the room configured prior to camp. Linen is provided for this room at no extra charge. Kookaburra Lodge King Bed Desk Fridge Desk King Single Bandicoot Lodge King Single WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY LODGES Wheelchair Friendly Lodges sleep up to eight people in two rooms, each with two bunk beds. The rooms have a shared accessible bathroom, air-conditioning and a large covered verandah. Kingfisher Lodge Goanna Lodge PAGE 09 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
LYREBIRD LODGES Lyrebird Lodges sleep up to 7 people in five rooms (two rooms sleep 7 and three rooms sleep 6). Rooms contain bunk beds (single and/or double). Each room contains an en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning. PAGE 10
DINING Modern dining room with expansive views over the valley. Salads will be served with every lunch and dinner and a different selection of salads will be supplied depending on the day (e.g. garden salad, potato salad, pasta salad, Caesar salad, rice salad and cous cous salad). A range of salads for kids is also available. Hot and cold drinks, coffee machine and fresh fruit will be available all day, every day (selection of Sir Thomas Lipton teas, Moccona & Nescafe coffees & Milo). A buffet of cereals is available every day for breakfast. Cereals on offer include: Nutrigrain, Weetbix, Cornflakes, Rice Bubbles, Light n Tasty and a gluten-free cereal range. Supper is served at the end of each day, sample platters include: fruit, biscuits, cakes and slices, potato crisps, popcorn, cheese and crackers, veggie sticks, cinnamon toast, scones or muffins. Morning and afternoon tea is served each day, sample items include: scones with jam and cream, fresh fruit platters, cakes and slices, home-made biscuits, bowls of fresh fruit, chocolate brownies, variety of muffins, flavoured milks and cordials. The following sample menu is subject to change. SAMPLE MENU Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Monday Pancakes with maple syrup, chocolate sauce & fresh fruit platter Sub rolls with ham, turkey, salads, mayonnaise & potato wedges Beef Stroganoff with rice, green beans & carrots. Dessert: Ice cream cones or apple danish Tuesday Bacon, eggs & spaghetti with toast Nachos with salsa, lettuce, diced tomato, carrot, cheese, sour cream & chicken nuggets Chicken schnitzel with mashed potato, peas, corn, gravy & fresh bread rolls. Dessert: Chocolate mousse Wednesday Cheese croissants with hash browns & baked beans Chicken wraps with salads & chips Spaghetti bolognaise or lasagne with peas, corn & garlic bread. Dessert: Chocolate mud cake Thursday Bacon, eggs & spaghetti with toast Freshly-made pizzas served with salads Roast lamb with baked potatoes, beans, honey carrots, gravy & fresh bread. Dessert: Ice cream cones Friday Ham and cheese croissants with hash browns & baked beans Chicken kebabs or burgers with rolls & salads Lasagne with potato gems, fresh bread rolls & salads. Dessert: Syrup cake & cream Saturday Bacon, eggs & spaghetti with toast Roast lamb gravy rolls with salad, ham, potato wedges & sour cream Chicken schnitzel with baked potatoes, honey carrots, beans, gravy & fresh rolls. Dessert: Apple crumble & custard Sunday Ham and cheese croissants with hash browns & baked beans Chicken wraps or quiche with chips Spaghetti bolognaise with peas, corn & garlic bread. Dessert: Cheese cake PAGE 11 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Crusaders want everyone to feel welcome at camp, so we are delighted to cater for the following special dietary requirements. SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Crusaders want everyone to feel welcome at camp, so we are delighted to cater for the following special dietary requirements: Dairy / Lactose Free Gluten Free (Coeliac) Vegetarian Vegan Wheat Free No Beef No Beef or Pork No Fish No Pork No Shellfish Gluten Free & Dairy / Lactose Free Wheat Free & Dairy / Lactose Free Vegetarian & Dairy / Lactose Free Vegetarian & Gluten Free No Whole Egg No Whole Peanuts / Tree Nuts No Traces of Egg No Traces of Peanuts/Tree Nuts If your special diet is not listed above please contact the site to discuss your needs. PLEASE NOTE: Not all special dietary requirements can be catered for. Each special diet provided consists of three (3) main meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Fresh fruit is provided for special diet snacks at other times (Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea, Supper). See the sample menu to assist those needing to bring their own supplements from home. Fridge & Freezer Space are available as well as a Microwave for reheating and a Gluten Free toaster. ALLERGIES AND ANAPHYLAXIS TO VARIOUS FOODS The site does not use whole nuts or nut pieces - however as a commercial kitchen, we cannot provide food that is free of traces of nuts or other allergens, or guarantee that a special diet is free from cross contamination with other food items. If there is any concern, guests are recommended to bring their own food. Please contact the Bookings Office on 02 9653 1676 (option 2) if further information is required. PAGE 12
CAMP PACK LIST For camps at Galston Gorge Conference & Recreation Centre, each person will need to bring: Sleeping bag and inner-sheet or sheets and blankets/doona* Pillowcase* Bath towel Suitable clothing for the duration of your stay (including warmer clothes for cooler months) Sturdy shoes or runners (suitable for bushwalking) Hat (beanie/scarf/gloves for winter) Sunscreen Swimmers and beach towel (in warmer months) Toiletries Water bottle Insect repellent and bite spray Torch Pen or pencil and note paper Wet weather gear Bible (optional) Extra recreational items such as novels, packs of cards, board games, musical instruments, etc (optional) *Campers are responsible for bringing all their own linen (including pillow case, sheets, towel, sleeping bag, doona or blankets). The Centre will supply a mattress and pillow for each bed. A limited number of Linen Sets are available for hire at a small fee. Linen must be booked with the site 2 weeks before your stay. If a significant number of linen sets are requested, we ask that you contact us at least one month in advance. Any additional doonas issued during your stay will be charged at a small fee per doona. IMPORTANT We recommend you don t bring valuables, The Galston Gorge Conference & Recreation Centre accepts no responsibility for personal property brought onsite. Harness Activities: If your group is taking part in abseiling, high ropes course or indoor rock climbing, shirts must be able to be tucked in for personal safety. Guests will not be allowed to participate in these activities if wearing clothes which expose the skin around the waist and hips. Bushwalks: Appropriate shoes are required for this activity. We also recommend wearing long pants. PAGE 13 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au 02 9653 1676
ACTIVITIES ON SITE Take advantage of the wide range of sport and recreational activities available at Crusaders Galston Gorge Conference & Recreation Centre: Professional sports gymnasium for indoor games 20m swimming pool Sports kit available with equipment for cricket, football, soccer, frisbee, basketball, beach volleyball and netball Games ovals Bushwalking tracks Table tennis Giant chess Basketball/netball courts (indoor and outdoor) Beach volleyball court Campfire Vertical challenge high ropes course* Indoor rock climbing wall* Low ropes course* Abseiling* BMX track and bikes* Archery range* Bushcraft* Bivouacs (camp outs)* Orienteering* Damper cooking* Laser Tag* Jumping Castle* Various teamwork activities* *A qualified instructor is required. These activities must be organised before camp and incur extra cost. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS There are many different activities to suit all groups and tastes available within a short drive of the Galston Gorge Centre. These include: Parks and BBQ facilities Animal farm and Koala Park Nurseries Kayaking and boating Bushwalks Golf driving range Mini-golf Bowling Ice-skating Horse riding Quad bikes Paintball Swimming facilities Cinemas Cafes Clubs Shopping Museums Ask our staff during your visit for a detailed list of local attractions. PAGE 14
OVER 85 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING CHRISTIAN CAMPS Established in 1930, Crusaders is the largest provider of Christian camps in NSW, welcoming over 11,000 young people each year onto 170+ Summit School Camps and CRU Holiday Camps. CRU HOLIDAY CAMPS Life-changing camp experiences for teens & kids CRU Holiday Camps run every school holidays and feature a wide range of activity camps, daytime only camps, Year 12 study camps and Christian leadership camps. Over 3,500 young people attend 70+ CRU Camps each year to enjoy activities like sailing, horse riding, dirt-bike riding, skiing and much more. There are also 17 HSC Study Camps each year to help Year 12 students find motivation and perspective in their final year of school. Find out more or register now at www.crucamps.com.au (02) 9874 8933 (option 1) crucamps@crusaders.edu.au SUMMIT SCHOOL CAMPS Stress-free school camps that achieve curriculum-based outcomes Summit runs fully programmed school camps for over 100 schools each year during term time. These are run by young professionals trained in outdoor education and are custom-designed to meet the needs of the school and achieve curriculum-based outcomes. Summit Camps also feature a Christian Discovery time where children hear a Bible talk or drama, sing fun songs, play games and take part in discussion groups. Find out more at www.crusaders.edu.au (02) 9653 1676 (option 1) summit@crusaders.edu.au 8 Crusader Road, Galston NSW 2159 www.crusadersgalstongorge.com.au Ph: 02 9653 1676 ABN: 90 213 359 332