Urban Camp

Caravan, Camping and Holiday Parks

20 rooms — 128 persons

$83 – $95

This rate is per person. Minimum numbers apply. Please email or call to discuss pricing options including exclusive site access and a range of catering options.

Explore Melbourne's cultural gems from a serene base nestled in Royal Park's natural surroundings.
Enjoy comfortable dormitory-style accommodation for up to 128 guests, perfect for school camps and community groups.
Gather in versatile multipurpose rooms, ideal for recreation, dining, and events, all under one roof.
Savour the convenience of communal facilities, including kitchens and lounges, enhancing your group experience.

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Google Rating

4.5 / 5 99 Google reviews

Your home base for exploring all Melbourne’s cultural and educational attractions. Nestled in Royal Park with easy city access and quiet, natural surroundings.

Urban Camp is comfortable and convenient with accommodation, catering, and recreation all under one roof. Specialising in school camps during school terms and sporting, community, dance or faith group bookings on weekends and school holidays.

Urban Camp accommodates up to 128 guests in dormitory-style rooms.

11°C Partly cloudy

4.5 / 5 99 Google reviews

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Contact and Booking Channels

Parkville, Victoria

Address: Brens Drive, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Phone: 03 9328 2818
Email: admin@urbancamp.org.au
Social: Facebook · YouTube · Instagram

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Rates

$83 – $95

Lat -37.78643, Lng 144.94572

Booking Channels

TRIPADVISORID 13426792

Accreditations

Camp/Adventure Activity Accreditation Program
Quality Tourism Accreditation
Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Victoria Tourism Industry Council

Features

Baggage Holding Room
Barbeque
Business Facilities
Carpark
Communal Kitchen
Communal Lounge
Communal Refrigerator
Communal Shower
Conference/Function Facilities
Family Friendly
Games or recreation room
Laundry
Non Smoking
Outdoor Dining Area
Outdoor Furniture
Pay TV
Playground
Restaurant

Available experiences

Urban Camp

The camp caters for up to 128 people. There are three accommodation areas. These comprise of rooms for four or eight people and a wing designed for groups with special needs.

There are two multipurpose rooms, a recreation and dining hall and an open stage area. Also available at the camp are laundry facilities, recreational equipment and a television and DVD player for groups.

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Vision

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Handrails on all stairways
Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.

Hearing

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
A hearing loop is available.
Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
TVs with captioning option is available.
A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Grab rails in the bathroom
Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Step free access to the conference or function room
Accessible seating areas in theatrette
Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
A choice of wheelchair accessible accommodation rooms (Guest may wish to know if you have a choice of wheelchair accessible rooms, such as single room / studio apartment / apartment / cottage / quality / views, etc. Wheelchairs require a 1600mm x 2200mm width area to turn around and require step free access.).
Step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length).
A lever handle on the door (easier to use).
A wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.).
A lever handle on bathroom door.
Grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable).
A handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long).
Allows space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required).
Grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet.

Allergies and intolerances

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.