LAKE AINSWORTH.

WHERE THE LAKE MEETS THE SEA.

North Coast

Nestled on 118 hectares between the peaceful shores of Lake Ainsworth and the everlasting beaches of Lennox Head, Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre is the perfect destination to both relax and get stuck into a fun-filled adventure.

With the options of exciting activities such as marine studies, kayaking, sailing, cookouts, bike riding and beach games, Lake Ainsworth is a one stop shop for your next school camp.

Located on NSW’s North Coast, Lake Ainsworth is a 20 minute drive from Ballina Airport, and a short commute from the relaxed beach side of Byron Bay and the glitz of the Gold Coast.

With its relaxed beauty and convenient location, come stay and discover why so many schools return to Lake Ainsworth .

*ACTIVITIES

*Please note: Some activities may not be available at the time of your booking due to COVID-19 Public Health Order restrictions or COVID Safety Plan practices. Please contact 13 13 02 for more information.

At height

At height activities are currently not available.

Aquatic

Canoeing
Dark water
Kayaking
Marine studies
Pool games
Raft building
Sailing
Snorkelling
Stand up paddle boards
Team raft
Water initiatives

Nature-based

Bivouac (an overnight bush camp)
Cookout
Damper making
Orienteering

Interpersonal and movement

Bike riding
Initiatives
Team challenge

Recreation

Archery
Beach games

FACILITIES

25-metre swimming pool
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
BBQ area
Multi-purpose hall
Conference room
Playing fields

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

Lake Ainsworth offers high quality, clean accommodation moments from the beach that is fully catered for schools.

Schools catered accommodation

Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre has catered accommodation to match your needs. Room configurations vary between two, six and 18.

Catered programs are available for groups and include accommodation and three meals per day.

Our meals

The dining hall is the beating heart of our centre. The scene of healthy and nutritious daily meals, rowdy chatter and satisfied faces. We know your students will love our meals, but so will their parents. Our catering team understand what needs to be done with allergies and special diets, and lovingly prepare all our meals to the highest standards. Students are encouraged to try new foods as part of the camp experience with the understanding there will be some fussy eaters. Our camp experts work with you to meet these needs.

Clients are asked not to share their food with other clients under any circumstance or to take food from other clients as each client has their own dietary requirements and this is to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

Find out more about processes and procedures in place to manage allergies and anaphylaxis.

“It’s been one of the best camps I've ever been on, the staff really engage the kids for a long period of time, which is excellent for us teachers. All the activities are really hands on and build a sense of adventure, but also life skills and team building.”

– Kate, teacher, Westlawn Public School

LOCATION AND TRANSPORT

164 Camp Drewe Rd

Lennox Head NSW 2478

The Centre is located five minutes from Lennox Head town centre, 20 minutes from Ballina, 30 minutes from Byron bay and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast.

Casino and Grafton train stations are both approximately two hours from the centre, and Country Link provides transport from these stations to Lennox Head.

Blanch’s Bus Company travels a route between Ballina and Byron Bay with a stop 500 metres from the centre.

Free parking is available on site.