

Adekate Lodge, Creswick
Adekate Lodge will be undergoing renovations in 2022 and therefore, closed for bookings. Please continue to return to this page as we update opening details and share plans of our new facility.
UC Camping pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Dja Dja Wurrung People.
Adventures in the Goldfield region
Adekate Lodge, set in magnificent natural bushland, is close to Ballarat, the historic goldfields, attractions of Sovereign Hill and the Eureka Stockade, the Camp is centrally located to the mineral springs, forests, botanical gardens and walking/cycling trails of Creswick, Daylesford and Clunes. A proposed 100km mountain bike trail is currently being developed in Creswick. *Sovereign Hill photos copyright © Robert Blackburn/Visit Victoria
For schools, the site is an ideal base for excursions to the goldfields or adventure camps and annual retreats/study camps and offers the flexibility to design your own program.
We offer a ‘one stop shop’ for our schools by assisting them to visit Sovereign Hill. Adekate Lodge have experience and long term relationships with local providers so your visit to Sovereign Hill runs smoothly. We can organise your booking entrance fee, arrange transport to and from Sovereign Hill as well as providing morning tea, packed lunch and afternoon tea for students and staff. Contact adekate@uccamping.org.au for more information.
For other groups, the site is ideal to use as a base, for workshops, training, meetings and getting together:
- Relaxed environment with lovely bush walks though woodlands and creeks
- There is plenty of recreational space, both indoors and outdoors
- The environment is highly conducive to contemplation, community building and inspiration
Fully catered or self-catering options are available, with access to a fully equipped kitchen. Our kitchen staff are fully conversant with providing for dietary needs.
Management and staff are on-site 24 hours to assist if required.
For other groups, the site is ideal to use as a base, for workshops, training, meetings and getting together.
- Relaxed environment with lovely bush walks though woodlands and creeks
- There is plenty of recreational space, both indoors and outdoors
- The environment is highly conducive to contemplation, community building and inspiration
Fully catered or self-catering options are available, with access to a fully equipped kitchen. Our kitchen staff are fully conversant with providing for dietary needs.
Management and staff are on-site 24 hours to assist if required.
Get In Touch – contact details and form below
Site Info

3 walking tracks, 600m, 2.4km & 3.8km long
Secluded bush setting
Sole use of the site
A large outdoor meeting place with a fire pit
St Georges Lake is close by for water activities including canoeing, fishing, swimming
Adekate Lodge

3 Lodges with rooms sleeping up to 6 (110 beds)
Amenities block with separate teacher’s bathrooms
Recreation hall
5 meeting rooms (including Chapel, rec room and dining room)
Historic chapel
Tennis court
Sports oval
A variety of activities
Adekate Lodge Resources

Site Info

3 walking tracks, 600m, 2.4km & 3.8km long
Secluded bush setting
Sole use of the site
A large outdoor meeting place with a fire pit
St Georges Lake is close by for water activities including canoeing, fishing, swimming

Adekate Lodge

3 Lodges with rooms sleeping up to 6 (110 beds)
Amenities block with separate teacher’s bathrooms
Recreation hall
5 meeting rooms (including Chapel, rec room and dining room)
Historic chapel
Tennis court
Sports oval
A variety of activities
Please contact us
For site-specific activities, programs and resources
Adekate Lodge, Creswick
60 Adekate Camp Road, Dean 3352
Phone: 03 5334 5312
Email: adekate@uccamping.org.au
General Enquiries
Phone: 1300 304 560
Email: info@uccamping.org.au
Planning Resources
Are you preparing for a visit to Adekate Lodge and need some help?
Our resources page has a range of documents including site maps, cabin allocation lists, risk management plans and more. Check it out here.