Lady Northcote Discovery Camp

Looking to explore the great outdoors? Lady Northcote Discovery Camp is an outdoor adventure camp perfect for school groups, community groups and families.

Located in the stunning Rowsley Valley, less than an hour from Melbourne, our camp is where personal and social growth takes centre stage.

We offer more than just activities. Campers get the chance to 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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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. With cabins, lodges with ensuites and wheelchair accessible rooms on offer, we have flexible accommodation options to suit groups of all ages and abilities.

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!