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The Hamilton Downs Youth Camp was part of the original Hamilton Downs Station and was developed by the Apex Club of Central Australia. The camp is now managed by a Management Committee.

Officially opened in March 1978 the camp offers a good clean and tidy camping facilities primarily for school and youth groups, however all visitors are welcome to use the facilities.

An independent management committee is responsible for the day to day operations and for maintaining the heritage values of the buildings and site.

Located one and a half hours drive from Alice Springs the Hamilton Downs Youth Camp allows teachers to take students from the class room to the outdoors for a day or an extended period with outdoor and environmental programs that aim to expand their knowledge, understanding and interaction with the Central Australian

environment.

The homestead is comprised of five heritage-listed buildings which were constructed between 1910 and 1923.

It is set on the (dry) Jay creek, with the spectacular Chewings range as a backdrop.

Our Vision

Hamilton Downs Youth Camp seeks to position itself as the main outdoor educational facility in Central Australia working in co-operation with the Department of Education, schools and other learning bodies.

The real Australian outback makes this bush setting a natural classroom of the environment highlighting the importance of the special conservation considerations in this semi arid area.

That the Hamilton Downs Youth Camp experience will be the catalyst for further outdoor and environmental education activities with group interaction for students.