Meet the Owners

Meet Kate and Matt Hope, proud owners of Camp Sunnystones! Kate and Matt have owned and operated the business for over 13 years and have created a warm and welcoming camp environment that promotes a positive connection with our peers, ourselves and the natural environment. As two former P.E teachers who love the outdoors, they both have a wealth of knowledge and an ability to always create an inviting atmosphere. It is safe to say that they have truly found their passion and created a home away from home on their picturesque 50 acre property that they cannot wait to share with you.

However, the self-appointed owner of the camp is Kate and Matt’s cheeky Jack Russel - Charlie. If you’ve had a camp with us you have probably met our little rascal Charlie, who’s world (according to him) we are all living in. He thrives off pats, play fighting and loves to drop by whenever food is around.

Meet theTeam

Dave

Camp Manager

Rach

Accounts & Kitchen Manager

Michelle

Activity Instructor

Nate

Activity Instructor

Jessy

Sales and Marketing Manager

Kimberley

Events Manager

Elise

Activity Instructor

Kyrie

Camp Cook

Bri

Program Manager

Liam

Activity Instructor

Dan

Activity Instructor

Jasmin

Camp Cook

Take a trip back in time with us!

We acknowledge that the Traditional Owners of the land that we work and live on, are the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. The land was traditionally occupied by and connected to a number of Aboriginal communities, most notably the Wadawurrung Tribe, Wurundjeri Tribe, and the Dja Dja Wurrung Tribe. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

The Camp Sunnystones popular stone Homestead was built in the 80's as a residential home and shortly after, became a school camp. The building was built by stones from the area and has since had a few extensions such as the south stone masons building.

Through management changes the camp's activities have stayed true to outdoor adventure and team building style activities.

Our History

Our Mission

What we do

We provide exceptional opportunities for people to connect with nature and each other in the beautiful Bacchus Marsh area. This includes school camps, weddings and group trips.

How we help

We support our visitors and team members to:

Strengthen wellbeing
by connecting with themselves and the people around them.

Build
stronger
relationships
with nature.

Develop new
skills and
grow their
confidence.

Relax and have
fun, which
creates great
memories.

Earn a living and
have a sense of
purpose through
meaningful work.

Our Commitment

Camp Sunnystones is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children, young adults, vulnerable people and people at risk. We have zero tolerance for any forms of inappropriate behaviours that go against this commitment.

What we're focusing on

OUR
TEAM

OUR
IMPACT

OUR
FINANCIALS

Sustainable and eco- friendly practices

Pre - and

post-camp

engagement

Growing

organisation

Repeat

visits

Set financial goals and targets

Learning

and

growing

Engaged,

happy and

well

Clear,

shared

direction

New
activities

What brings our team together

We’re a friendly and
professional family
business that has
each others’ backs.

We really care about our visitors, and go above and beyond for memorable, stress-free experiences.

We believe in
the intrinsic
value of
nature.

We strike the balance
of teamwork and
working
independently.

Please click on the photo to take you to an article from Bridal Magazine "Hello May". The article includes photos and a great story about a wedding we were priveleged to host recently here at Sunnystones. As well as the link, please see information below about what we offer, plus photos that Narelle and Jimi have allowed us to share with you. Please feel free to send us an email with any queries you may have, and we will send you all the details you require! Simply use the email form at the bottom of this page.

Massive thanks to Narelle + Jimi!

Meet the Owners