Bush Capital Lodge
Group Booking EnquiryBush Capital Lodge is exclusively for group bookings. Plan you next stay.
Welcome to Bush Capital Lodge
Catering exclusively to groups, Bush Capital Lodge offers a safe and friendly environment in a tranquil bushland setting, just minutes drive from Canberra’s major attractions.
Bush Capital Lodge (BCL) caters exclusively to groups and is located just 10 minutes away from Canberra’s major attractions. BCL has enclosed grounds, providing a safe and welcoming environment for up to 180 guests in two dorm-style buildings.
Group package options
Standard Package
Bed, Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Hot Dinner
Premium Package
Bed, Hot Breakfast, Packed Morning Tea, Packed Lunch, Packed Afternoon Tea, Hot Dinner
Flexi Package
Bed, Hot Breakfast, Hot Dinner
Additional extras
- Special adult meal options
- Pod style coffee for adults
- FOC Driver Package
- 1:20 FOC Teacher Package
- Tailor made packed lunches
- All linen, bedding and towels included
Facilities
Outdoor spaces
Two outdoor spaces are available for students to stretch their legs after travel. The front outdoor space has been newly renovated with astro turf. Outdoor open space that backs directly onto the beautiful O’Connor Ridge.
Coffee and Tea for supervisors
Pod-style coffee is available for teachers and drivers in the morning. Coffee and tea available at all times for teachers and drivers during their stay.
Dining
We offer full catering packages that cater to individual group needs. Our standard package offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. We offer a premium package that includes morning and afternoon tea, and a flexi package that excludes lunch. There is an option for every budget and itinerary. Our chefs are skilled at catering to simple and complex dietary requirements.
Common spaces
Common spaces are available in both of our accommodation buildings. Both common rooms are equipped with smart TVs and sound bars.
Location
Bush Capital Lodge is ideally located only minutes from the Canberra CBD and its major cultural institutions. It is the best of both worlds, being only a stone’s throw from the city but getting to stay in a beautiful and peaceful bush setting.
Teacher lounge
Private teacher’s lounge available, subject to availability. The perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring Canberra. Cn be used for administering medication or briefing on the day ahead.
Safety & Security
Property Layout
Bush Capital Lodge is set up in two distinct buildings; Banksia Lodge and Wattle Lodge.
Wattle Lodge is an exclusive dorm for the use of one school or group. It has its own internal common room and kitchenette, as well as a private apartment for teachers. It can accommodate groups of around 50pax. Ideal for smaller cohorts looking for a private space to relax in the evenings.
Banksia Lodge is home to 120 beds, as well as our main reception, dining hall and common room.
All student and teacher rooms are secured by a keypad entry, with individual codes given to each school to ensure safety and security. Group leads are given master keys to access all student rooms and onsite linen storage in case required.
All rooms are accessed via internal corridors.
Security
The property is monitored under 24-hour CCTV cameras. The property is alarmed.
Bush Capital Lodge receives one nightly patrol per evening. An on-call security number is provided to all group leaders upon check-in.
Catering
School group catering
We offer full catering services, offering nutritious and tasty meals to suit your group’s needs. We cater to individual dietary needs and offer seasonal menu changes, which enables us to cook with fresh, not frozen, ingredients. Our chefs personally plan the menu each week to deliver fresh and delicious food with plenty of options available for each meal service.
Breakfast
Lunch
Lunch
Our lunches are made fresh to order for each school group. Each guest receives a roll, wrap or salad box with their choice of fillings as well as a piece of fruit and a snack. To aid in our contribution to a sustainable planet, we don’t provide single-use water bottles. These can be requested by your group if required. We can provide your group with refillable water pouches as a souvenir of your stay. See link below to refill stations available at many of the local attractions your group will be visiting.
Dinner
Dinner
Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea & Supper
Morning Tea, Afternoon Tea & Supper
Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper can be added to your booking on request. Reach out to our friendly team to learn more.
Dietary Management
Dietary Management
At Leumeah Lodge, we take the management of dietary requirements very seriously. All meal services have to be monitored by the group lead in charge of dietary requirements. We will not commence service until this person is present. All food is served by our staff to ensure no cross-contamination.
We cater for:
- Gluten free & coeliac
- Lactose and dairy intolerance
- Vegetarian and vegan
- Halal
- All allergies and intolerances
- Anaphylaxis – we are a nut-free facility
- ARFID and sensory issues
Reach out to us to discuss how we can support any other intolerances or dietary needs.
Safeguarding
at the heart of what we do
At The Y Canberra Region safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture. We are dedicated to providing safe, inclusive environments where children and young people are respected, protected and heard.
Our commitment is demonstrated through the implementation of well-defined Safeguarding Children and Young People policies and procedures, ongoing staff training to identify and mitigate risks and a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse or neglect.
We actively partner with families and children to ensure they feel empowered to raise concerns with confidence, and we fulfil all legal obligations to report and respond to any matters related to safety or welfare.
Contact us
Contact
Phone (02) 6162 1915
Address
191 Dryandra St
O’Connor ACT
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