Plan your stay at Urban Camp

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book group accommodation at Urban Camp Melbourne

Urban Camp provides comfortable, secure group accommodation in the heart of Melbourne. We welcome primary and secondary schools, sporting teams, dance troupes, faith groups, youth organisations, community groups and more.

Group sizes: We accommodate groups of up to 138 people in comfortable dormitory-style rooms.

Booking availability: Reservations are open for 2027 and 2028. You can check available dates or submit an enquiry with your preferred dates. All bookings are subject to confirmation by our Programs team.

Small school camps: Planning a camp for 20 people or fewer, including teachers and accompanying adults? Explore our 2027 Small School Camps.

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Please Note: no outside camping or caravanning is allowed in Royal Park

Map of Melbourne, Australia showing parks, roads, and landmarks including Melbourne Zoo, Royal Park, and Urban Camp near Zoos Victoria Head Office.

Urban Camp is situated in Royal Park, Parkville, next to Melbourne Zoo and surrounded by tranquil open spaces. It is a 3-minute walk to the State Netball and Hockey Centre Parkville, comprising of netball courts and fields that host high-performance and community sports from netball, hockey, basketball, taekwondo, gymnastics and more.

Why stay at Urban Camp?

  • Stay close to Melbourne’s top sporting venues, theatre and arts precinct, museums and galleries and right next to the famous Melbourne Zoo!

  • Dormitory-style group accommodation for 30 up to 138 guests. Air-conditioned rooms sleep between 4 and 10. Leader dorms are ensuited.

  • Two multi-purpose rooms and a large recreation hall with a stage, ideal for team meetings, rehearsals, or workshops. Indoor and outdoor areas for training, team bonding, and downtime.

  • Hassle-free catering available so your group can eat, play, and sleep under one roof. BBQs and self-catering options also available.

  • Easy access to trams, trains, and Melbourne Airport (25 mins by car). 10 minutes to the Melbourne CBD via Trams 57, 58 or 59 or Trains from Royal Park train station. Easy access to the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Rod Laver Arena, Ikon Park (the home of Carlton Football Club) and Arts Centre Melbourne or The Queen Victoria Market and everything else Melbourne has to offer.