VETERANS' RETREATS

Shown below are the know Veterans' Retreats that are available throughout Australia.  

Some of the Veterans' Retreats maintain their own website.  To access those Veterans' Retreats with a website, simply click on the Veterans' Retreat name.

Note the listing of these Veterans' Retreats does not imply that they are recommended or endorsed by the 12th Field Regiment (Vietnam) Association.   Their respective listing is simply to advise our membership that they exist.   We strongly recommend that you fully investigate any destination you may be considering to visit.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA   |   WESTERN AUSTRALIA   |   NORTHERN TERRITORY

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Should you know of a Veterans' Retreat that is not listed on this page please contact the Webmaster with full details of the Retreat so that it may be listed for other to consider.

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Property is located 100 kms North West of Quilpie in South West Queensland.   Rail/Bus transport is available to Quilpie, then via Alaric transport to Homestead and return, or private vehicle.

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Standown Park is the unique bush camping experience with new, modern facilities, where all campers, motor homers, caravaners and weary travellers are welcome to pull up a stump and meet your old friends or make new ones.

The emphasis here is on friendliness and relaxation where we hope you will feel a part of the place.   Situated on 18 lush green acres surrounded by the pine forest on two sides and pasture paddocks on the others, the park site has an abundance of trees attracting many species of birdlife.

We are just off the Tin Can Bay Highway so the Park is secure and with the picturesque mountains in the near distance, it is the ideal place for you to park your rig and rest while exploring the many attractions of the area.
 

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Located at Sapphire behind the Post Office. One acre of land, several power points, water connection points, a hospital grade kitchen and gas BBQ. Club Bar open on Thursdays 1-6 and Saturday & Sunday 10-6. Contact Caretaker Peter Johnson Ex 6RAR on phone 0439797175 or Phil Selby Ex RAN on phone 0408854609 Donation for everyday running costs.
 

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Project Pandanus is an ever-evolving group who are working to help establish government-supplied wilderness retreats for veterans and their families in every state and territory of Australia. Pandanus Park is the flagship for these wilderness retreats.

Whether you visit during the quiet times or the August reunion period, you will find lots here to help you make the most of your trip. Your biggest help will be talking with others who've already been there, so please use our Forum freely

Be you a veteran, service or ex-service personnel, or a supporter.

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Set in the hills on the southern side of Mt Wheeler. Road access via two-wheel drive and only 30 minutes from Rockhampton.

Cockscomb provides a quiet place away from the city, away from all mod cons, a quiet relaxing place to go when you want to get away and get back to some basic living and quality time.

When staying overnight, you will require your sleeping bag, camp stretcher, swag or hammock if you intend to sleep outside and a torch, matches, food and a rubbish bag, mosquito repellent and your medication. Sign the visitors book, read the standing orders and make a donation to help keep the running costs down.

After staying we ask you to take your rubbish home, replace firewood used, clean up the kitchen and the toilet / shower facilities you may have used before you leave.

Cockscomb has been on the go since July 1997, built by Veterans for Veterans.  Don’t think that because you haven’t had any input into the construction that you don’t have a place in the Cockscomb community. 
The Camp is open to ALL Veterans and the more who use it the better the place will be.  Local Veterans or visiting Veterans, you are ALL most welcome to visit, stay over night, and stay for a maximum of 5 days. 
$5 PER PERSON PER OVERNIGHT STAY

Please remember to do the right thing, $5 per person per night in the Donations box by the sign in register on the rail camp wagon.

Fixed accommodation is provided in Uc Dai Loi House a Log Cabin and the Andawakey House for overnight stays. Recently added a two berth permanent Van with annex, its own cooking facilities and refrigerator.

Cooking can either be done on an open fire or in the kitchen. A RAYKEN heating system has improved the amenities by providing hot water 24 hours of the day.

Various tables and chairs are available to eat at and there are plenty of log seats to sit on.

There is no electricity, although there is a limited 12V battery source for lighting and a generator. There is no phone and mobile phone access is poor to non-existent.

While water is a available, it is limited. Bulk storage in three 15,900 litre poly tanks and various smaller poly tanks. You are asked to be careful with and conserve water.

Cockscomb Farm is owned by Bruce and Liz Acutt and Bruce is a local Consultant Psychologist 4927 9070

GPS Camp Info
South 23degrees 14minutes 13seconds
East 150degrees 40minutes 49seconds

GPS Dustoff Pad
South 23degrees 14minutes 11.3seconds
East 150degrees 40minutes 55.9seconds

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Murraguldrie Vietnam Veterans Retreat of South West NSW have a new retreat for Veterans it is called "Murraguldrie Veterans Retreat".   It is in the Murraguldrie State Forest just North of Carrabost (60 km South East of Wagga Wagga). Over the last few months the land has been cleared and a structure erected.

It is still in its early stages we have done a fair bit of clearing but still have a fair bit more to do, before it will be good access for caravans in numbers. We have erected a 9x7 metre weather shed, rain water tank & temporary toilet.   We are hoping in the next 12 months it will be open to all Vets, but at the moment its only open to our members. It is in a very good location half way between Sydney & Melbourne 7 km off Hume highway on Tumbarumba Rd.

Please note the gate is locked My Mobile is 0428381292 Gordon anyone who uses Google Earth can type in (Murraguldrie Forest Australia) will be taken to the location the map.

This Retreat is completely closed during Total Fire Ban periods

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Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ & Peacemakers’

Association of Australia

New South Wales Branch Inc.

ABN 56870692086

WENTWORTH & COOMEALLA DISTRICTS SUB-BRANCH

(Including the Ramon Deed Veterans’ Retreat)

P.O. Box 397. DARETON, NSW 2717

PH: (03) 5027 4447 

“RAMON  DEED  VETERANS’  RETREAT”

This Retreat was named after Ramon John Deed, 3788300. Born 25 July 1945,  1 Fld. Sqn, Vietnam 13 March 1967 to 10 May 1967.  He was from Mildura and went to both Primary and Secondary Schools with other local Veterans. He died at the U.S. Evac. Hospital, Long Bin 10 May 1967, from wounds received from a mine incident at the Horseshoe the previous day.  His was one of the many lives claimed by the ill-fated minefield laid by the Australians between Dat Do and Phoc Hai.

The Ramon Deed Veterans’ Retreat, is situated just off the Silver City Highway, in Scout Road, Dareton NSW. It is 17kms from Mildura, and 16km from Wentworth.  The Retreat is situated on 22 acres and is managed by the newly formed Committee and Members of the Wentworth & Coomealla Districts Sub Branch. All Veterans, Peacekeepers, Peacemakers, Serving and Ex-Service Personnel, and their families are welcome to use the Retreat. There are Caravan and Camping facilities available, as well as clubrooms, and BBQ area. A relaxing peaceful environment to catch up with old mates and make new friends. Powered sites are $20 per night or $120 per week and unpowered sites are $10 per night. At this stage there are limited powered sites, so bookings are preferred.

The Township of Dareton, is only five minutes away and provides; Doctor, Chemist, Post Office, Taxi Service, a great Take Away food shop, Ladies & Men's Hairdresser, Fishers I.G.A. Store, Bottle shop and Garage. The Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club provides Bowls, Pokies, Bingo, T.A.B. and wonderful meals. The Coomealla Golf Club fronts the Mighty Murray River and is an excellent course. The Boat Ramp has just been upgraded, and the fishing is great.

The historic town of Wentworth is only 16 km from the retreat and a visit to the Wentworth Tourist Information Centre is well worth the time.
 

Resident Caretakers can be contacted between 9am and 4pm daily

For more information including location Click Here

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This Retreat was built in 1989-90 by Vietnam Veterans of Tasmania for the relaxation of all Vietnam Veterans and their families. Mainland Veterans welcome. Situated in the Central Highlands, the Retreat offers peace and quiet all year round. Fishing is at your door stop in Lake Sorell or just a few kilometres away at either the Great Lake or Arthur's Lake.   Retreats are a great healing therapy, and still is for those who take the time to use this facility and just relax.

The Vietnam Veteran Memorial Bush Retreat on the shores of Lake Sorell between Bothwell and Oatlands in Tasmania a very good wet weather road, you do not need a four wheel drive.   The hut consists of kitchen, lounge, 5 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, car port and BBQ area.

Kitchen - refrigerators, electric oven, hot water, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans and large dining setting.

Lounge Room - with wood heater, comfy lounge, television, radio and stereo.

Bed Rooms - 5 bedrooms with bunk beds ( all you need to bring is your own linen and pillows).

Bathroom/Laundry - Wheel chair access to shower and toilet. Washing machine.

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A relatively new facility on the Yorke Peninsula - Bublacowie Vietnam Veterans Village operated by a Mr Chris Soar.   This is a excellent facility in which there is an excellent Military Museum, Accommodation facilities, Chappel and Remembrance Garden/s, and a Camp Kitchen, Dining Room and Bar which are utilised during Commemoration Days (ANZAC Day, Long Tan Day & Remembrance Day) The kitchen is of commercial quality and these days are catered for on a professional basis.

Mr Chris Soar can be contacted on Ph (08) 8853 4379 .... or at the following address .... Bublacowie Military Museum and Memorial, PO Box 178 YORKETOWN S.A. 5575

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