Important Information
Your cooperation with these guidelines is appreciated.
CARAVANS should not be brought on site prior to Sunday, 14 September 2025 or left on site after Sunday 28 September 2025 without the approval of the Watson Park Convention Centre manager.
UNITS are allocated on a needs basis as applications are received and must be occupied by applicant for the duration of camp, not just weekends.
CAMP SITES may not be occupied by campers until Thursday, 18 September 2025 as the campground is considered a work area until this time. Northpine Christian College is also still in operation until this time. If campers are found to be occupying sites before this date, they will be asked to leave.
REGISTRATION OFFICE is open:
Sunday 14/9/25
- Caravans and Private Tents 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Conference Tents 12:00 noon – 5.00pm
Monday 15/9/25 – Wednesday 17/9/25:
9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 18/9/25 – Friday 19/9/25:
8:00am – 8:00pm
Unit Registration from Thursday 8:00am
ABUSE: Verbal and physical abuse, bullying and antisocial behaviour of any kind WILL NOT BE TOLERATED under any circumstances. The relevant authorities will be contacted and any persons on site displaying any of these behaviour's will be removed from the property. Physical violence will involve the Police and your immediate removal from the property.
DRUG FREE ZONE: Alcohol, illicit drugs, cigarettes and E-cigarettes ARE NOT PERMITTED on the grounds. Any persons found engaging in these activities will be removed from the property.
NORTHPINE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: Northpine Christian College and its environs are strictly out of bounds, except for those attending afternoon workshops. This also includes all playground equipment and undercover sports areas. Offenders will be asked to leave the area. Repeat offenders may be evicted from the property.
PRIVATE BUSINESS: Camp is not to be used to further personal business activities. Campers and day visitors are asked not to distribute, sell or canvass anything that has not been authorised by Conference Administration.
LAKE AREA: The area around the dam at the back of the property, apart from the walking track, is out of bounds for campers. Parents must take the responsibility of advising their children to stay away from the area of open water, which could pose a danger to young campers.
HYGIENE-WASTE WATER DISPOSAL: Campers in Conference tents, please scatter wastewater on grass DO NOT pour on or around the tent tie down points. Pouring wastewater around the tie down points will cause the ground to become sodden and the tie down points to become loose and fail. Caravanner’s please place your grey water hoses into the four-way concrete trap near your power outlet. If you cannot do this, please place a bucket under the grey water outlet pipe of your caravan and pour the wastewater down the drainage outlet.
Two "dump points" are provided for your toilet cassettes. One outside the toilet block behind the Young Adult tent, and one at the northern end of the Taj Toilet. Please ENSURE that these areas is left clean after use. A hose Is provided for your convenience please use It to flush and rinse the dump point before you finish.
GARBAGE: Please place all garbage in garbage bags, before placing in the large garbage containers. Also, ensure that garbage Is ‘pushed down'. Keep the grounds around your tent, caravan or unit free from litter. If you see rubbish on the ground, please pick It up and place in the bins. PLEASE DO NOT pile rubbish on the ground If the bins are away being serviced or are full. Return at a later time with your rubbish once the bins have been emptied or find another bin close by. Thank you.
When leaving at the conclusion of our Camp program, please DO NOT stack garbage IN FRONT of the bins if they are full. Please place your rubbish behind or to the side of the bin.
TOILETS AND SHOWERS: Parents or guardians (18yo) will accompany children 12 years old and younger and supervise them at all times while in the toilet/shower blocks. Please shower, where possible, before 10:00 pm (lights out) and KEEP SHOWER TIME AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE.
LAUNDRY: Coin operated washing machines and dryers are available in the toilet blocks throughout the campground, except in the main toilet block between the units.
SWIMMING POOL: Swimming pool hours will be posted on the gate at the pool. The pool is limited to 150 people - you may need to wait in line. Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult (18 or over). Everyone must wear shoes when entering and exiting the swimming pool surrounds; pool supervisors will monitor that this is being followed. Always Obey the lifeguard.
OPENING HOURS: Sun - Thurs 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPG / CYLINDER SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE: All LPG bottles/cylinders brought on site, being by campers, must be undamaged and stamped with a current test date (not more than 10 years old). "Out of date" bottles/cylinders cannot be brought on site. Random checks will be conducted, and "out-of-date" bottles will be confiscated as a safety measure.
GENERATORS: Generators may ONLY be used in the BUSH CAMPING AREA. Low decibel (dB) generators, up to 2.0 Kva, with a maximum noise level output of up to 65 dB at 7 mts are appropriate In this camp site. Generators may only be used between 7:00am - 8:00pm to avoid disturbing other campers.
To reduce the risk of starting a wildfire from your generator, please:
- Locate the generator In an area clear of fuels, dry grass or other combustible materials
- Ensure extension cords do not cross access tracks and are rated for external use and have a current Test Tag attached
- Ensure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines for safe operation of your generator
- Ensure you are present whenever the generator Is operating
- Never use the generator on days of local fire bans
ANIMALS: In the interests of camp hygiene, NO ANIMALS are permitted on the campground unless they are a registered service animal and have been given prior permission to be present by the Camp Administration. All service animals must be visibly Identifiable as such, and you may be asked to see your animal’s registration.
TENT CARE: Keep all ropes taut. Knots on wall ropes are pulled through a loop in the rope and tied off. Please take care that any sharp objects are not rubbing against the canvas inside or outside your tent. If you happen to notice a tent, apart from your own, that needs attention please notify the Camp Superintendent. Please do not permit children to play with any tent ropes.
DISABLED PARKING: Cars displaying Government issued Disabled Parking Permits, will be allowed to park within the campground in the designated areas. However, if you do not require your vehicle for transport in the camping areas, it would assist us if you could please park in the main car park.
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE: The Camp Superintendent’s office is located at the end of the camp office building. A superintendent is rostered on duty between 7.00 am and 10:00 pm. Should you need assistance outside of these hours, please contact our rostered security personnel.
SPEED LIMIT: Within the campgrounds the speed limit is 10 km per hour. This is essentially walking pace. This limit will be strictly enforced. NO EXCEPTIONS!
USE OF RECREATIONAL MOBILITY DEVICES: Camp is pedestrian territory. For the safety of campers, no bicycles, motorcycles, mini-bikes, rollerblades/roller skates, scooters, Including E-Scooters, skateboards, wheel shoes/skate shoes, or any other source modes of transport will NOT be permitted to be ridden on campground during camp. THIS IS A SAFETY REQUIREMENT.
SPECIAL NEEDS: MOTORISED WHEEL CHAIRS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS: The Seventh-day Adventist Church (South Queensland Conference) wishes to support those with a disability by allowing motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters on the camp ground, which have been registered through the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads, on the condition that the registered mobility devices have also been listed on their camp application forms, and registered and acknowledged by Camp Registration prior to arrival. Unregistered or unauthorised vehicles will be escorted off the property.
BALL GAMES: All ball games must be played on the oval ONLY, and not on the roadways, between tents or around caravans. Throwing of any objects (balls, stones or anything else) on any tent is forbidden.
SECURITY: Security will be maintained on the grounds 24 hours a day and at night will include patrols with guard dogs. Valuables left unattended in your tents remain the responsibility of campers. We would advise campers not to leave valuables in their tents, vans or units. After hours emergency contact: 5665 7727.
GATES: The main Old Gympie Road entrance gates will be locked at 10:00 pm. Entrance to the grounds after 10:00 pm and before 5:00 am is through this gate only. If you need to enter after 10pm flash your lights or toot your horn to alert the security guard and they will assist you. To exit push the green button on the pole on the right-hand side of the road, if the gate does not open, please toot your horn to alert the security guard. If you are able to notify security or the superintendents the night before to make arrangements, that would be appreciated. There is 24-hour security maintained in all designated car park areas.
CAMP CURFEW: Camp Curfew is 10:00pm, which is considered retiring time and so we would ask that noise levels be kept to a minimum after this time. By 11:00pm it is expected that all campers will be in their accommodation. Chaperones are expected to ensure that young people adhere to this camp rule. If young people are roaming the grounds after this time they will be asked by security personnel to return immediately to their accommodation. If they refuse to comply, it will be considered grounds for removal from the property. Tent walls are thin and loud talking after 10:00pm is disturbing to neighbours. Courtesy and respect for others requires your compliance.
YOUTH CHAPERONES: Chaperones for young people under the age of 18 must be on site at night and must be living in the tent or caravan next to, or opposite, those being chaperoned. Chaperones must regularly keep in touch with the young people under their care and know where they are at all times. Chaperones must also ensure that their accommodation and the close environments are always kept clean and tidy.
CHILD SAFETY: Parents are reminded that their responsibility for their children does not cease when they enter the property. While every care Is taken, to provide a safe environment for everyone, the Conference does not accept responsibility for the care of children during camp. The ultimate responsibility for the care of children always remains with parents or guardians. Please ensure that you know the location of your underage children and teens, and that they are always supervised throughout the entirety of camp.
DRESS: Dress should be appropriate for a public Christian convention. Smart casual is appropriate for most occasions.
MAIL OR MESSAGES: Messages for campers will be kept at the camp office and will not be delivered except in EXTREME MERGENCIES. The message board is on the outside wall at the front of the camp office. Please ensure you check for messages before you leave for home.
INDUCTIVE LOOP: An inductive loop is provided in the Big Tent to enable people who have a hearing aid with a “T” switch position to hear clearly when sitting in the serviced area.
LOST PROPERTY: All lost property should be delivered to the camp office.
CAMP RADIO: A radio station will operate throughout camp to broadcast the big tent meetings and other interesting programs. Tune to channel 90.7 FM.
ELECTRIC POWER CORDS: All electrical power cords/leads used to connect a caravan to the electricity supply MUST be in a safe condition and "tested and tagged" and in date.
OFFICE HOURS:
Sunday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
ACTIPASS OFFICE HOURS
Sunday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
CAMP STORE HOURS
Sunday to Thursday 7.00am - 6.00pm
Friday 7.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
PIE SHOP HOURS
Sunday to Thursday 9.00am - 7.00pm (earlier If stock runs out)
Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 6.00pm - 8:00pm
ICE CREAM SHOP
Sunday to Thursday 10.00am - 7.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 6.00pm - 8:00pm
ABC HOURS
Fridays 8.30am - 4.00pm
Saturday nights 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Book HOUR
first Sunday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday to Thursday 8.30am - 7.00pm and 8.30pm - 10.00pm
EXPO HALL HOURS
Friday CLOSED
Daily 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday/Sunday 2:30pm - 5:30pm and 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Last Saturday 2:30pm - 5:30pm
COOKING
Be extra careful with all heating apparatus. Be especially careful with gas bottles and appliances as they are AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. Ensure that there are no OUT OF DATE or LEAKING BOTTLES and enclose all gas or primus flames in fire protecting material. No electrical appliance should be used for heating or cooking in tents. Electricity in the tents is 32 volts. In the units, only the appliances listed in the unit regulations are acceptable. NO COOKING IN UNITS, if you are cooking in the unit please take all safety precautions.
KITCHEN TIMES:
Lunch 12 noon
Sunday - Friday Dinner 5:00pm
Saturday 6: 00pm (as soon as Sabbath Closes)
MEALS: Meals tickets for Sabbath lunch ONLY must be prebooked and paid for via the camp office, or online at registration. Meals from the kitchen during the week can be paid for by EFTPOS ONLY.
FIRE HOSES: Fire hose reels (water) are available throughout the facility and there are signs indicating their location. Fire extinguishers are also available at locations throughout the buildings and grounds. A fire tender truck is on standby. In case of fire, act swiftly, send a bystander to contact the Superintendent, should there be an emergency.
AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE (ATM): An ATM is available outside the camp office that will only dispense cash from your selected accounts. Deposits and transfer of funds are not available from this machine. The ATM can be accessed daily between 6.00am and 10.00pm, (except Sabbath hours).
FURNITURE: All camp furniture should be treated with respect, as replacements are costly. Kindly return all camp furniture to appropriate stacks as directed by the Camp Superintendent at the conclusion of our camp program.
Mattress Collection and Return Shed ONE open times:
For Mattress Collection outside these hours please call Matthew Goltz on 0414 014 315
- Sunday 8 - Friday 13th: 8:30am - 11:30am, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Wednesday 11 Sept: 8:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
- Thursday 12 Sept: 8:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 5:00pm, 7:00pm until close of registration.
- Friday 13 Sept: 8:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 5:00pm, 6:00pm - close of registration.
Mattress Return:
- Saturday 21 Sept: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Sunday 22 Sept: 5:30am - 11:00am
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS TO HIRED CARAVANS: Camp electricians will not be involved with electrical repairs to hire or personal caravans. Any electrical repairs required to the hired or personal caravans are the responsibility of the hirer, through the hiring company or owner.
BUGGIES: Buggies are provided (between 6:00am and 30 minutes after the evening meeting concludes in the Family Tent) for the use of campers with genuine transport needs. If you require the use of a Buggy, please contact the camp office, or any of the security personnel. If you would like to make a specific booking, please contact the camp office, or the buggy coordinator at their demountable opposite the motel units. In the interests of safety, children are not permitted to joy rides on the buggies or to chase them.
RECYCLING: Recycling is available at Shed One (located behind the Kindy Hall) during the standard Shed opening hours, 8:30am until 11:30am and 1:30pm until 3:30pm daily. These hours are applicable, Sunday (17) until Friday (22).
Important Information
A note concerning parking
Please note that there are two car park areas (Southern and Northern). The Northern car park is accessed by turning right immediately after entering the gates and driving along the fence line to the far end of the property. A guard Is stationed at the entrance to this carpark. The Southern carpark Is to the left and right of the entry road to reception.
At registration, campers will be given a coloured Parking Permit that is to be always displayed in your vehicle. You will be directed to the car park (Southern or Northern) closest to your accommodation and the permit will allow you to park in the campers' section of the assigned car park. Cars without parking permits will only be allowed to park in the visitors’ section of the car park. All vehicles, including caravans’, tow vehicles must be parked in the designated car parks, in order to comply with fire regulations.
To assist us in ensuring that our convention grounds are as safe as possible for pedestrians to move around to the various meeting places and activity sites, we ask for your co-operation to ensure that once you have unloaded your vehicle at your accommodation site, your vehicle is then removed from the camping grounds to the designated car parking areas, you have requested or been assigned.
No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed in to park permanently or drive regularly in the tent and caravan areas.
Please do not park in areas that are clearly signposted as NO PARKING AREAS. We reserve the right to remove any vehicles that are parked in such areas.
Security in both parking areas will be maintained 24 hours a day. Courtesy buggies operate to assist you moving to and from the parking area and around the grounds.
Once camp commences at sunset on the first Friday, and until sunset on the second Saturday, no vehicular traffic to your camping/unit accommodation will be allowed. If you wish to pack up and leave, arrangements for this must be organised with the duty superintendent. If you are in a caravan and wish to leave (apart from the last Sabbath - see SABBATH ARRANGEMENTS below) arrangements can be made at reception who will notify the duty superintendent and security. A security/safety escort from your site will be provided.
Those vehicles displaying Queensland Transport Disabled permits will be allowed access to the camping areas. However, if these vehicles are not required for transportation in the camping areas during camp, it would be appreciated if these vehicles can be parked in the designated parking area to assist in the camp operations.
During our camp program, we will have several thousand people on our grounds at any one time. To make our grounds as safe as possible for pedestrians of all ages, we do aim to strictly limit vehicle access in and around the camping areas to an absolute minimum. In addition, we are required to comply with fire regulations that instruct us that vehicles must be removed to the designated parking areas.
We appreciate that these arrangements may not be ideally convenient for all, however we would ask again for your co-operation to ensure that your vehicle is removed to the parking areas and for working with us in achieving the objective of a safe and accident-free camp.
We do thank you sincerely for your co-operation in following these car parking arrangements and for appreciating the need for such in our camp program. In doing so, you will be working with us to ensure that our camping areas are as safe as possible for all to enjoy.
SABBATH ARRANGEMENTS – The main entry gate off Old Gympie Road WILL BE closed at 8:30am and reopen at 11:00am, on both Sabbath mornings of Big Camp. There will be police enforcing this for safety reasons. Entry will only be via Hughes Road East to park on the ovals at the rear of the property. PWD permit holding vehicles will be allowed entry through Gate 1 and directed to park as close as possible to the family tent venue.
If you hold a valid parking permit for the property and find yourself outside the venue during this time you WILL NOT be allowed to enter through the main gate. You will enter, via Hughes Road East, and park where the parking attendants direct you. You can bring your car into your designated car park once the front gate opens at 11:00am.
It Is advisable NOT to park on the footpath or road edge, Council parking Inspectors patrol Old Gympie Road during this event, and they will Issue parking Infringements tickets.
ALSO NOTE: On the last Sabbath of Camp there will be no vehicle access into any of the camping areas, Including caravans, for any reason until after the close of Sabbath. Should you require to leave on Sabbath the Superintendent on duty can arrange a buggy to assist with taking your belongings to your vehicle. There will be no exceptions.