Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre
Accessible by boat only, Milson Island Sport and Recreation Centre is secluded and stunning with sweeping views of the Hawkesbury River at every turn. Whether you are a school, community or sporting group, we can tailor our program to suit your needs with both catered and self-contained options available.
Location
Darkinjung country
Hawkesbury River, accessible by boat only
Hawkesbury Water Taxi Service
Monday – Sunday 6:00am – 11:00pm
Dangar Rd, Brooklyn - 0422 300 100
Facilities
Accommodation for 180 guests
25 metre swimming pool
Under cover tennis court and mini basketball court.
Outdoor training fields
Recreation Hall
Air-conditioned Dining Hall with river views
Campfire Circle
Air-conditioned Conference Centre with river views
Milson Island
Milson Island BBQ area
Milson Island general area
Milson Island conference centre
Milson Island conference centre
Milson Island lodge accommodation
Milson Island pool
Milson Island recreation hall
Milson Island wharf
Milson Island wharf
Milson Island dining hall
Bushwalking on Milson Island
GWS Giants playing archery tag during a pre-season camp
GWS Giants canoeing during pre-season camp
Archery tag
GWS Giants racing rafts in the swimming pool during pre-season camp
Monkey bars
Kids paddling
Activities
Participants learn the art of using a bow and target arrows, all in a safe environment.
Participants race around the centre to complete a variety of physical, mental and social challenges.
A new and fun dodgeball style strategy-based game. Players aim to score points a variety of ways using soft tipped arrows.
Enjoy a trip to the local beach and take in the amazing scenery while enjoying a few games on the sand.
Participants learn about bike safety whilst exploring exciting tracks / courses around the centre.
Discover the native flora and fauna, as well as the local history, while everyone walks through the natural environment of the Centre.
Using single blade paddles, participants paddle in 2 or 3 seated canoes around the local waterways.
A great teamwork activity where groups build and light a campfire and cook some authentic damper.
Our catering team will provide the fresh, nutritious ingredients and it’s up to you to make the feast for everyone to enjoy.
Participants learn the introductory level skills to this Olympic Sport.
Participants are taught the basic skills of fishing and sustainability as they learn how to cast, bait and tie hooks.
A series of tailored challenges set to teams or individuals to successfully work through.
Participants use double-bladed paddles to manoeuvre and control their single or 2 seated craft as they traverse the waterways.
Participants work their way through the obstacle course which includes window walls, over and unders, tyre squeezes and many more challenging obstacles.
Participants learn basic navigation skills as groups work together to find their way around the centre.
Similar to water polo, except participants paddle sit-on-top single kayaks and work in teams to score goals.
Come summer, a frenzy of games are hosted in the swimming pool provide a great occasion for participants to cool off and have fun.
A water-based team activity where participants are given equipment to build a raft.
Participants work in teams to explore, collect items and record information or take photos around the centre.
Participants learn vital skills for survival in the bush, including but not limited to shelter building and fire building.
Learn and experience aspects of Indigenous games, sports and culture. This activity includes boomerang throwing.
Accommodation
Our catered dormitory-style lodge accommodation is fully air-conditioned and includes an ensuite or shared bathroom. Catered programs are available for groups of 50 or more and include accommodation and three meals per day.
We also have five self-contained two-bedroom units that can sleep up to seven people each.
- Catered accommodation for up to 27 people per lodge
- Three 4-person rooms with an ensuite
- One 5-person room with an ensuite
- One 8-person room with 2 ensuites
- One twin share room with an ensuite. This room contains one single and one double bed.
- Catered accommodation for 15 people
- Two 6-person rooms with a shared bathroom
- One 2-person room with shared bathroom
- One single-person room with an ensuite
- Two shared bathrooms
- Catered accommodation for 20 people
- One 8-person room with no ensuite
- One 6-person room with an ensuite
- One 4-person room with an ensuite
- One 2-person room with an ensuite
- Five self-contained two-bedroom units
- Each unit sleeps up to seven people
- Each unit has two ensuite bathrooms
- Private balcony
- Full kitchen with fridge, oven/stove, microwave and kettle
- Smart TV
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
Guests are required to bring their own bedding (pillows, linen, sleeping bag) and towels for the pool and shower.
Milson Island self-contained accommodation
Milson Island self-contained accommodation
Milson Island bush view
Milson Island self-contained accommodation
Milson Island self-contained accommodation
Milson Island self-contained accommodation
“Absolutely fabulous camp! I want to thank the instructors again for an excellent job. They really make all the difference. The facilities were excellent and I felt treated to luxury by the extra staff amenities”
Stefanie I (Kent Road Public School)
“Absolutely awesome experience all-round! I can't think of anything that needed improving. Staff were great, all the facilities and equipment were in great condition, food was awesome, thanks for a great trip!”
Bec B (Seaham Public School)
GWS Giants
"Our players participated in the amazing race-style activity while on camp which had various activities where players were able to work together, build connection, build chemistry, challenge each other and be challenged mentally and physically. There's just so many activities on this island to be able to do, whether it's in the water or around the island, so I've been really pleased with what's been offered and certainly the way our guys have attacked it. All the staff have been terrific and have coordinated the whole lot for us and put on a great show. The program was seamless and always on time. Milson Island is so close to the city, easy to catch a ferry across to the island, but you're isolated once you're on here, which I see as a great advantage in spending time together, building connections, and building chemistry in the team."
Adam Kingsley (GWS GIANTS Senior Coach, January 2023)