Bushfire Recovery
Thu 18 Apr 2024 | Cave Hill Creek News
We Are Open Again!
It’s been a big couple of months! We are excited to announce we have reopened following the Bayindeen bushfire on 22 February.
As many of you will know, we evacuated safely and spent an anxious 24 hours unsure of the damage to our beautiful property during the fires. The fire burnt more than 21,000 hectares and had over 1,000 firefighters from CFA, Forest Fire Management and Fire Rescue Victoria on the ground. Ultimately we were very lucky.
The Lake View Lodge and Glamping Village, Canoe shed, Bike shed and pump track, Crate Stack and Possum Glider activities survived despite significant damage to the landscape on all four sides. This was a testament to good fire suppression systems and our awesome local fire teams.
Unfortunately the Den, maintenance and storage sheds, low ropes and giant’s ladder, bouldering wall, an archery range, chook shed and vineyard were burned. Sadly all of the Mt Cole State Forest and Mt Buangor State Park was also burnt. The Beeripmo Walk is closed indefinitely, the Mt Cole State Forest until 30 April. The impact on our local Raglan community has also been significant.
We have been closed since the fire, but swung into action cleaning up and recovering. With a little rain, the grass has turned green, and trees are sprouting epicormic growth. We reopened last Friday for a wedding and school camps returned for Term 2 this week. Super exciting!
We simply can’t thank enough the friends, family, staff, firefighters, local and state authorities, guests, clients and community who have reached out with support and assistance over the past few weeks. Thank you to those schools, groups and couples that have stuck with us and continue to believe in what we do. It’s been humbling and simply overwhelming.
You can continue to follow our recovery story on our social pages (Facebook and Instagram). We are pumped to be back creating special memories for you and your families over the coming months.
WINTER CAMP IS COMING…
We are back in July with a terrrific 5 day/ 4 night program from 8-12 July. Join us for a big sleepover of fun, friends & getting outdoors for kids aged 8-14.
Give your kids the opportunity to grow and become independent. Send them on an adventure and give them the thrill of exploring and trying something new, all in a safe, tech-free environment.
Bookings open at 10am Wednesday 24 April exclusively for you our mailing list members. A link to the booking page will be emailed to you then. Take advantage of this exclusive early booking opportunity to secure your child’s spot on Winter Camp before bookings open to the general public. Get in quick, we expect Winter Camp to book out quickly. Please note early bookings will not be accessible via our website.
Pricing:
$999 4 Night Camp
Sibling Discounts Apply
Return transport available from Southern Cross Station
Winter Camp hoodie included!
INTRODUCING SILVERBAND LODGE
Introducing Cave Hill Creek’s new sibling, Silverband Lodge!
Formerly UC Camping, Norval Camp, set in the iconic Grampians/ Gariwerd National Park at Halls Gap, we have been excited to welcome schools and groups in Term 1 2024!
You can now experience our team’s warm & friendly hospitality and engaging outdoor education programs in another spectacular location.
Accommodation for all groups: 32 rooms, all with ensuites!
Stunning vistas of The Pinnacle and Wonderland Range, and awesome onsite facilities such as high ropes, archery, swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts etc.
Our Cave HIll Creek team recently delivered a successful expedition in the Grampians / Gariwerd for Alamanda College – a program relocated from the Beeripmo Walk due to the recent fires. Using Silverband Lodge as base camp, and incorporating a 3-day, 2-night hike in the stunning Grampians National Park, an overnight stop at Borough Huts, and a paddle across the beautiful Lake Bellfield, our resilient campers truly challenged themselves on this introductory hike.
For more information you can visit our website at www.silverbandlodge.com.au or follow us on Facebook or Instagram @silverbandlodge
