Bush Capital Lodge YMCA

Ten minutes from Canberra’s major attractions, with enclosed grounds providing a safe and welcoming environment catering exclusively to groups.

Our highly skilled team delivers a specialised service to meet individual requirements, ensuring experiences are smooth and enjoyable.

Our competitive rates include a 1:20 FOC teacher ratio and FOC bus drivers (T&Cs apply).

Accommodation

• Up to 178 people accommodated in dorm-style rooms sleeping 4–12 students.
• Banksia and Wattle lodges accommodate groups of 100 and 50 respectively.
• Teacher rooms can include TV, tea/coffee, fridge and private bathrooms.
• Separate driver accommodation.
• Linen/towels included.

Catering

• Bush Capital Lodge dining room seats 100 guests. 
• Catering packages made in-house, designed around Nutrition Australia’s healthy eating guidelines
• Additional catering options available including morning/afternoon tea, hot lunch on-site and supper
• Adults have in-room tea/coffee facilities and free espresso or pod coffee during meal services.
• Catering for special dietary requirements.
• Mealtimes allocated to work with itineraries.

Recreation

• Tranquil bushland surrounds outdoor recreation areas and sporting grounds.
• Large screen TVs and USBs containing G-rated movies.
• Kilometres of hiking trails close by.
• Outdoor recreation space.
• Soccer nets.

Facilities

• BBQ terrace.
• Whiteboards.
• Free WiFi for adults.
• Ample off-street coach parking.

Security

• Main entrance, bedrooms and bathrooms secured by keypad entry.
• Access to all rooms is via internal corridors.
• We are accredited by the Australian Childhood Foundation.
• Our team undertakes specialised training in safeguarding children and young people.
• Staff are rigorously screened through National Crime Check and Working with Vulnerable People registration processes.
• All bedrooms and communal spaces have lockable doors, secured by keypad entry, with supervisor access to all student rooms.
• We utilise security cameras, daily security patrols and back-to-base fire alarm monitors, and additional security can be provided if requested.

For more information go to ymcacanberra.org.au/ accommodation.