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Baden Powell Scout Centre

Baden Powell Scout Centre
Baden Powell Scout Centre

The Baden Powell Scout Centre is a large camping and training area on the edge of Pennant Hills and Thornleigh (at the end of Pomona St). There are several large buildings including dining and training halls. For walkers, there is dorm/hostel style accommodation and several bush camping areas. Bush camping - is found near the lower (south-eastern) end of the grounds for $9 per person per night. Facilities include tap water, picnic shelters, toilets and even a shower block. They also provide an indoor area in case the weather turns during the night and you need to retreat. There are kitchen facilities available for an extra $5. Dorm-style accommodation - at $29 per person per night, you can share a room with other campers in a bunk room, you will need to bring a sleeping bag and towel. Hostel-style accommodation - at $35 per person per night, you will be provided a smaller room (still shared) with bedding (sheets and blankets) as well as access to a kitchen. The friendly staff here are also happy to put together a food hamper for your meals, or organise a delivery meal, just chat with them when booking. Pre-booking is essential, phone Michael New (02) 9484 2278 (weekdays).
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The Baden Powell Scout Centre is a large camping and training area on the edge of Pennant Hills and Thornleigh (at the end of Pomona St). There are several large buildings including dining and training halls. For walkers, there is dorm/hostel style accommodation and several bush camping areas. Bush camping - is found near the lower (south-eastern) end of the grounds for $9 per person per night. Facilities include tap water, picnic shelters, toilets and even a shower block. They also provide an indoor area in case the weather turns during the night and you need to retreat. There are kitchen facilities available for an extra $5. Dorm-style accommodation - at $29 per person per night, you can share a room with other campers in a bunk room, you will need to bring a sleeping bag and towel. Hostel-style accommodation - at $35 per person per night, you will be provided a smaller room (still shared) with bedding (sheets and blankets) as well as access to a kitchen. The friendly staff here are also happy to put together a food hamper for your meals, or organise a delivery meal, just chat with them when booking. Pre-booking is essential, phone Michael New (02) 9484 2278 (weekdays).