The following are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Great Northern War.
The event site has changed – where is the new site and what is it like?
In 2024, Great Northern War (GNW) moved to a new site – Rocky Creek Scout Camp at Landsborough. It has proven to be a popular site for those that attended and is the site for GNW 2025.
In 2024, Great Northern War (GNW) moved to a new site – Rocky Creek Scout Camp at Landsborough. It has proven to be a popular site for those that attended and is the site for GNW 2025.
How do I know where I can set up my camp?
The site is huge and there is plenty of space for camping in designated areas. As always, when gates open for camp set up, the main areas for the archery, village green (inc list field), war field, and a zone for those medically requiring access to electricity (e.g. for CPAP machines) will be marked off.
There are some powered spaces available – these will be prioritised for those with medical devices that require power (ie cpap machines). Please indicate when booking if you prefer a powered site, and if you have a medical device that requires access to power.
There are some areas within the Scout grounds that are not allowed to be used for camping or caravans etc. Designated camping areas for tents and camper trailers will be marked out with signs. There will be designated areas for caravans and RVs – please see the sign in desk before bringing your caravan or RV onto site, to find your allocated spot.
Note: There are limited places for caravans & RVs, if you intend to bring one, please ensure this is included in your booking and the Event Stewards will contact you.
The site map is available under Site Information.
What options are there for wayfarers?
Bunk house are available this year for GNW, it is a flat rate of $15. Bunks comes with bedding (sheets, blankets & pillows) supplied by the SCA. There will be some towels available if needed.
Bunks are situated throughout the site with most being in the shed near the main kitchen. They are scout bunks and are simple.
Travellers have priority for bunks, locals can be put on a waiting list if any are spare when bookings closed.
Please note that there are 70 bunks with equals 35 top and 35 bottom bunks. Bottom bunks cannot be guaranteed and will be prioritised as required.
If you require bedding but have already booked and didn’t include bedding, please contact the bookings officer to discuss updating your booking details.
Is there power supply available?
There are some powered spaces available – these will be prioritised for those with medical devices that require power (ie cpap machines). Please indicate when booking if you prefer a powered site, and if you have a medical device that requires access to power.
Are there showers on site?
There is a large toilet block with heaps of showers and toilets, located by the main camping area and kitchen. There is plenty of water for hot and cold showers for all. The site is on main town water but we encourage our guests to be waterwise.
Is the event catered?
Yes. There is an option for you to book fully catered for the event, which includes meals from dinner Friday night until Monday breakfast.
Can I book offboard (i.e. supply my own food)?
Yes. There is the option to pay a lesser event fee to attend the event without catering, which would mean that you need to supply, store, prepare and cook your own food in your campsite. The event prices can be found on the event website: Event Prices.
Event Prices – Where can I find them?
The event prices can be found on the event website: Event Prices
These prices are slightly higher than previous years to cover the cost of a third party company supplying and putting up/down much of the event infrastructure. This will greatly reduce the burden of setup/packdown on SCA attendees of the event.
When are the price rises?
There are no price rises for GNW 2025 – we have kept pricing as low as possible. You are able to opt-in for a payment plan when booking.
Bookings will close at midnight on 1st June and at gate prices (with no event catering option) will apply.
Are fires allowed at the site?
Yes, provided they are confined to braziers and kept clear of nearby flammable materials (such as grass, trees, etc). Fires must be attended by an adult at all times or completely extinguished.
The Flame Tourney will proceed as normal, and there will be a communal bonfire each night on the Village Green.
Note: If there is a local Fire Ban in place during the event, no fires will be allowed.
What is the earliest I can enter the event site?
Gates will open for campsite set up from 12pm Friday 6 June 2025. As the event doesn’t start until 4pm, ensure that you bring your own food/drinks needed prior to Friday dinner (which is the first provided meal of the event for those who booked catered tickets).
Vehicles cannot be kept next to campsites (exception is campervans that have pre-booked), and all vehicles, including towing vehicles for caravans, are to be in the site car park by 4pm Friday 6 June 2025.
Vehicles are not to be driven on site during the event, unless approved by an Event Steward. The 5km/hr speed limit is to be adhered to at all times, even during set up and pack down.
Can I bring animals to the site?
The site is a wildlife rehabilitation site – some wildlife, such as the kangaroos, can be territorial and attack domesticated pets. The decision has been made that no other animals will be permitted on site (excluding service animals, under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992).
I have a question not answered here
If you have a question about anything regarding the GNW 2025 event, please reach out to the Event Stewards at gnw-steward@lochac.sca.org