Organizer:
Charlize Roberts
Date/Time:
Date(s) - Friday 04 December, 2026 - Sunday 06 December, 2026
All Day
activities
We’re excited to invite you to Megafest 2026, a weekend of adventure, campfire dinners, and the kind of good company that makes everything better. Megafest is our annual camping weekend, where the whole club comes together for an adventurous two days, this year hosted in Nowra. We will be camping at Bengalee Scout Camp on Saturday night (some people will head down Friday night as well).
From there we will have numerous trips running on both the Saturday and Sunday, such as:
• Canyoning
• Climbing
• Hiking
• Abseiling
Where: Bengalee Scout Campground, Nowra
When: Friday 4th – Sunday 6th December, 2026
Itinerary Overview
Friday – Optional Early Arrival
Come up anytime Friday to settle in, set up your tent, and enjoy a chilled-out evening in the bush. There are no planned activities—just campfire chats, card games, or a quiet night under the stars.
Saturday – Trip Day + Club Dinner
Saturday morning, everyone heads out bright and early for your chosen day trip. When you return, we’ll gather for a big, delicious club-cooked dinner, followed by an evening of fun around the fire (weather permitting).
Sunday – Final Adventures + Departure
Everyone will pack up their gear before heading out on their Sunday trip. After your adventure, you’ll travel straight home—no one returns to the campground.
Important Note on Signing Up
This sign-up form is just for the main camping event—to let us know you’ll be at Bengalee for the weekend. Please let us know what nights you expect to be staying.
You must also sign up for the Saturday and Sunday trips separately.
These will be posted closer to the event, each with its own info and sign-up form. Keep an eye out!
What to Bring
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Camping gear: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat. If you don’t have something, let us know in the “gear I need” section when signing up. If you don’t say anything, we might not pack gear for you and no one wants to spend the night wishing they had.
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Food & water: Bring all your own meals except Saturday night, which is covered by the club (we’ll be cooking up a BBQ feast) Pls put your dietary requirements in the box below.
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Clothing: Pack appropriately for the weather and bring rain protection just in case.
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Towel & dry clothes: There are showers on site—perfect for refreshing for after a big day out. Just don’t forget your towel.
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Personal items: Toiletries, medications, face mask, etc.
Trip Gear: If you need technical gear (e.g., harnesses, helmets, wetsuits), you’ll request it through the individual trip sign-up forms, not here.
And to help us know you read all this:
What’s is your most random keepsake? Write it in your form.
For Trip Leaders
If you’re interested in running a trip, chuck it in your sign-up comment what you’re thinking of running, and for either days. I’ll follow up later with a proper coordination system, but this will help us get an idea of numbers early.
FAQs
Do I need to go on trips to come?
Not at all! All are welcome to come just to camp, enjoy nature, and relax.
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes—we’ll have a variety of trips posted, and the base camp is open to all.
Can I arrive Friday?
Yes! Come up Friday if you want a quiet night and more time to settle in.
Will gear be provided?
Yes—for camping, the club will bring up all available tents, sleeping bags, and mats on Saturday morning. For technical gear, you’ll sort that with your trip leader once you sign up for a specific trip.
Are there facilities?
Yes! Bengalee has hot showers, toilets, a camp kitchen, and a dining shelter. Campfires are allowed unless a fire ban is in place.
About Bengalee Scout Campground
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Tent camping only
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Hot showers, flushing toilets, town water, and kitchen shelter
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Campfires allowed
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6 km from a nearby town for essentials
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Surrounded by bushland perfect for climbing, canyoning, hiking, swimming, and wildlife spotting
What to include in your sign up:
- Any camping gear you need to borrow,
- Any dietary requirements,
- What days you expect to attend,
- What is your most random keepsake?
- And for the trip leaders – any trips you’re hoping to run over the two days.
That’s everything for now—fill out the form to let us know you’re coming and get ready for another great megafest. Trip posts are coming soon!
Charli & the OAC Team
