Recreation camps

Our recreation camps are special places where Western Australians of all ages can participate in unique outdoor activities.

Our camps

Whether it’s conquering that first abseil, team success at crossing the ‘acid river’ or the wonderful feeling of sharing a campfire with new friends, your camp experience will be a rewarding one.

Our four metropolitan camps each offer unique recreation and accommodation. From the tranquil bush of Bickley, a river retreat at Point Walter to our coastal camps at Woodman Point and Ern Halliday, you'll discover the perfect location for your school, community or corporate group.

Our regional camp, Camp Quaranup, offers many opportunities to explore Albany and the Great Southern. Situated on the harbour, this historic location is a popular regional destination.

Bickley

Ideal for an outdoor experience in a picturesque bush setting Located alongside the picturesque Bickley Reservoir, on the Darling Scarp.

Ern Halliday

A sanctuary in the suburbs – a place where Western Australians of all ages can participate in unique and fun outdoor recreation activities.

Point Walter

Overlooking the Swan River, Point Walter is the ideal venue for your school, community or corporate river retreat.

Quaranup

Camp Quaranup provides the perfect launch-pad for regional excursions in the Great Southern in unique heritage accommodation.

Woodman Point

Woodman Point provides a historic coastal location south of Fremantle in unique heritage accommodation with one-of-a-kind Adventure Cube.

Holiday camps and events

The department’s popular school holiday camps get kids outdoors, making new friends, having a lot of fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Bookings office

Telephone 61 8 9492 9999
Email bookings office

Camp information

About us

The department provides five fantastic recreational camps situated around greater Perth and in Albany.

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Pricing

Accommodation and program costs have three tiers of pricing for school, community and corporate groups.

Functions and weddings

We offer two stunning venues perfect for your wedding, conference or special function.

A colourful spectrum of fruit: oranges, lemons, limes, mandarins, grapes, plums, grapefruit, pomegranate, persimmons, bananas, cherries, apples, mangoes, blackberries and blueberries.

Catering

Catering options for your stay include Accolade Catering, on-site chef or self-catering depending on where you stay.

School camps

The school camp experience helps students step out of their comfort zone and try some new learning activities.

Emergency, risk and insurance

The department is proactive in managing risk and staff ensure clients enjoy quality recreation experiences in safe surroundings. Includes working with children and insurance currency information.

Weather policy

The department’s weather policy ensures that outdoor recreation is both safe and manageable in variable weather conditions.

Alcohol policy

The department promotes, encourages and supports strategies to minimise harm from alcohol in the interests of the health and safety of those participating in sporting and recreational activities.

Events

poster with a group of smiling children and the text Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp January 2025.

News

Three people standing in front of a plaque for the opening of the Spinnaker precinct at Ern Halliday Recreation Camp.

Historic camp re-opens following $3.7 million refurbishment

17 Nov 2021

The State Government has delivered its $3.7 million WA Recovery Plan revitalisation project of the Ern Halliday Recreation Camp in Perth's northern suburbs.

Great Backyard Campout

15 Apr 2020

Campers - you had Easter to practise - this weekend coming is the real deal - The Great Backyard Campout - get on board, register at NaturePlay WA.

DLGSC Recreation Camps Easter hours

09 Apr 2020

DLGSC Recreation Camps would like to wish our valued customers a safe and happy Easter.

People lining up to go canoeing at the Bickley Open Day 2019

Crowds flock to Bickley Camp's open day

17 Apr 2019

Close to 1000 people enjoyed the free outdoor recreation activities on offer at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp on Sunday 7 April 2019.

Fire fighter at the Woodman Point Open Day 2018

Wind sweeps crowd off their feet at the Woodman Point Recreation Camp Community Open Day

19 Dec 2018

Approximately 1000 people turned out to enjoy the family friendly activities on offer at the Woodman Point Recreation Camp Community Open Day, on Sunday 16 December, despite windy conditions.

More news

Photo gallery

Check out some great photos to get a picture of what the camp experience is like.

Recreation camps photo gallery

Page reviewed 21 November 2024