How to get to Hoadley Hide?
It’s easy.
Your adventure starts at Castlemaine Scout Hall on Thursday night so either catch a train to Castlemaine Station or get dropped off at Castlemaine Scout Hall. On the Sunday, we will transport everyone back to Castlemaine Train Station where you can be picked up or catch VLine services back to Southern Cross Railway Station or elsewhere on the network.
Castlemaine Railway station has regular services on the Castlemaine Line operated by VLine. You can plan your journey using the trip planner at the Public Transport Victoria website
Thursday 10th – Castlemaine Scout Hall
Your adventure starts at Castlemaine Scout Hall on Thursday evening. You can arrive anytime from 6pm to 9pm.
Please ensure you bring your dinner or have eaten before you arrive. Once you check in, you will not be permitted to leave the event.
If you are going to be late, please call the Hoadley Hide Hot Line – 0447 281 828
Directions to 1st Castlemaine Scout Hall
Address: 16 Reckleben St, Castlemaine VIC 3450
Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hrt15bkbZXx8JR7v8
If arriving by private car, you can be dropped off at the Castlemaine Scout Hall.
If catching the train, you can walk from Castlemaine Station to Castlemaine Scout Hall. Allow 10-15 minutes for this walk. (It is up hill, sorry 🙂)
Patrol members can arrive by different transport methods but need to check in all together, so aim to all arrive at about the same time.
Once you have checked in, we can not allow you to leave so please plan ahead. This includes things like picking up dinner beforehand.
Thursday Check-in Process
- Arrive at Castlemaine Scout Hall @ 6-9pm
- Check-in your whole Patrol
- Hand in prepared menu
- Complete Pack inspection
- Take a Patrol Photo
- Store uniforms in Uniform Bank
- Set up your tents in the camping area
- Eat BYO dinner if you haven’t already
- Socialise with other patrols
- Movie showing in the hall at 8pm!
- Head to bed, lights out at 11pm
Sunday 13th – Castlemaine Train Station
The bus will depart from Mataranka Scout Camp at approximately 3pm on Sunday.
It is approximately 1 hour travel time from the campsite to Castlemaine Train Station.
Pick up will be 4pm from Castlemaine Train Station Upon arrival at Castlemaine Venturers will either board a train or can be collected from the station carpark by private car.
Venturers will not be allowed to order a taxi, uber or other rideshare services to get home.
Castlemaine is the start of Hoadley Hide
We are not offering an option to take private transport direct to Mataranka Scout Camp for this year’s Hoadley Hide. For all Venturers the event starts on Thursday at Castlemaine Scout Hall.
If you have any questions or concerns please email
Can I just arrive at Castlemaine Scout hall on Friday morning?
Simple answer. No.
Hoadley starts on Thursday night with activities and tasks before heading off to the main site on Friday. This includes pack inspection, equipment checks and preparation activities with your patrol.
Check in is open from 6pm to 9pm. Please aim to arrive between these times.
Remember, the earlier you arrive, the more time for socialising and card gaming before bed!