Fitzroy Falls Conference Centre

A Brief History

Fitzroy Falls Conference Centre has been operating since 1978, providing wonderful memories for thousands of people who have attended church and school camps here. The very first camp was held by Deakin High School.

Martin and Robyn Reurich began the task of clearing the land of trees, erecting buildings and landscaping the grounds back in 1975 and, with the help of family and staff, continue to run the centre.

Churches from all denominations and Christian organisations run family, youth and children' camps during the weekends and school holidays. Craft, quilting and potters camps, music weekends and family reunions, all find this a very functional venue.

School groups of up to 200 students and staff visit midweek and run their own retreats, peer support camps, regional music and performing arts camps, career camps (even maths camps!). Many schools use the recreational facilities and plan their own programmes or we can run fully or partly programmed camps with skilled outdoor education instructors.

Site Development

Starting with their first facility, consisting of dining/conference and recreational rooms, 6 dormitories and 3 leaders' rooms, housing 100 beds, it soon became apparent that they needed a second, more family-oriented area. By 1981, they had a second, fully self-contained area available with 8 motel-style rooms and a large dining/meeting room and kitchen.

Dormitories and family units all have ensuites, carpet and heating.
As God provided the funds for them, they added Park Cabins for families, a special staff retreat for teachers and bus drivers, indoor swimming pool and games room.
Tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, mini golf, archery, low ropes, canoes and bikes, Giant Swing, and Tree Climb have all become popular activities.

The campsite has a beautiful log chapel for worship and meditation. Back in 1980, students with Youth with a Mission assisted in its construction. On the walls of the chapel, burned into cut log sections are many of the words of Jesus, such as "I am the way;" "I am the Good Shepherd." Over 20 couples have been married in the chapel.

About the Owners

Martin and Robyn have now retired from the day to day running of the centre. Their son Luke manages the centre and a great team of young workers coordinate the outdoor education and recreation programmes, children's programmes for church groups, catering and general administration.

Their aim has always been to use their property to the Glory of God whereby young and old can study God's word in a natural environment and through this, come to a knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. They stand amazed at what God has done over these many years!

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