Set in a naturally beautiful area just 32 km from Brisbane and offering a diverse range of activities and adventures, YMCA camping is known as Brisbane's most diverse camp experience. We offer activities for all size groups and we cater for all age groups. Choose from our wide range of activities and build your own camp program.

At the YMCA camp we have 3 interlinking camp sites - Camp Warawee, Camp North Pine and Camp Bundalong covering approx 12 hectares of bush land ranging from natural rainforest to eucalypti forest offering accommodation and catering for over 300 campers. A diverse range of native animals and bird species is always present and the area is an important habitat for the local koala population. 

Visit YMCA camping for a world apart from city noise and the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Our Camps 

We have 3 camp sites at YMCA camping - Camp Warrawee, Camp North Pine and Camp Bundalong. The camps are a short distance from eachother and we have some scenic walking trails between camps to take in the naturally beautiful area and native animals. Camp accommodation and catering facilities are located in both Camp Warrawee and Camp North Pine. All YMCA camp activities can be accessed regardless of what camp your accommodation is in.

Camp Warrawee

Camp Warrawee is the main camp at YMCA camping and has been providing camp adventures and experiences for over 50 years. We offer a wide range of activities here such as the giant swing, the flying fox, canoeing, indoor climbing and swimming pool activities. This camp also has cabin style accommodation and catering facilities for over 250 campers.  

Camp North Pine

Located in a beautiful bushland setting within Old Petrie Town approx 1km away from Camp Warrawee, Camp North Pine is an exciting new camp incorporating adventure and history. As well as outdoor adventure activities such as canoeing, flying fox and the giant swing, Camp North Pine can easily access Old Petrie Town activities such as pottery, painting, bread making in a genuine wood fired oven, indigenous cultural experience and much more. This camp also has accommodation and catering facilities for over 100 campers.   

Camp Bundalong

Our newest YMCA camp, it is envisioned that Camp Bundalong will become an environmental centre with environmentally friendly accommodation providing a negative carbon footprint. At present the camp offers indoor climbing and abseiling and is located across from Camp Warrawee.

Who we are

The YMCA of Brisbane is a non profit, community service organisation working to provide opportunities for all people to grow in body, mind and spirit. The YMCA camp has a dedicated band of volunteers who offer their time and expertise so that campers may have a exciting time at camp. 

What we do

At YMCA camping we believe that for a person to succeed they need:

• Self confidence
• A positive approach to learning and personal achievement
• Experience in overcoming difficulties
• A willingness to attempt new tasks

The camp's activities have these aims in mind and can be structured to achieve your groups learning outcomes. We have a wide range of activities to choose from, please see our activities section for a complete list.

Who we cater for

At YMCA camping we cater for everyone, all group sizes and all ages. We provide a unique and diverse experience and have catered for groups such as:

• School camps
• Vacation care camps
• School holidays with a difference
• Seminars and conferences
• Team building days
• Clubs and sporting group outings
• Training schools
• Family outings
• Educational trips to Brisbane
• Social trips to Brisbane