Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry.
Welcome, weary Muggle! You’ve stumbled upon the enchanted hallways of Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft and Wizardry.
At Wattlebrush we nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and inspire a lifelong love of nature.
Curious to discover more? You're in the right place—because magical holidays begin here.
Wilderness, Wizardry & Wonder
What are your dearest childhood memories? Is it getting lost in imaginative games? Sharing a special fandom with friends? Discovering the wonders of the outdoors? Wattlebrush is where it happens. Our school holiday camps for Ages 9-12 are full of fun, fellowship and exploration.
Our Mission
At Wattlebrush, we aim to:
Ignite curiosity through hands-on lessons in Herbology, Bushcraft, and Potions.
Foster creativity with art workshops and drama games.
Encourage self-expression with costumes, nature journals, and wizard duels.
Promote confidence through House Cup teamwork and Quidditch obstacle courses.
Nurture a connection to nature, learning to care for our magical creatures.
Give space for all the fun that comes from living in the moment with likeminded friends.
The Four Houses of Wattlebrush:
At Wattlebrush, each new student is sorted into one of four Elemental Houses dedicated to the protection of an endangered native animal and their environment.
Wings
Guardians of the glossy black cockatoo, Wings students are creative thinkers, independent, and always ready for adventure. Their magical totem is the Skywhisper, a golden-blue bird whose song can calm cyclones and guide the lost.
Woodland
Protectors of the elusive long-nosed potoroo, Woodland House is home to resourceful builders and loyal friends. Their magical totem is the Numbuzzle, a creature that communicates with fungi to create harmony in the bush.
Waterways
Defenders of the Mary River turtle, Waterways students are adaptable, intuitive, and skilled at balancing logic with empathy. Their magical totem is the Turtidal, an eight-armed terrapin that manipulates water and creates protective bubble barriers for allies.
Wildfire
Bold and determined, Wildfire students protect the northern hairy-nosed wombat and embrace challenges with passion. Their magical totem is the Emberback, a glowing marsupial whose fiery droppings can brew the powerful Eternal Flame Elixir.
Each house unites students in their mission to protect nature and celebrate the magical connection between bushcraft and wizardry.
Wattlebrush Fast Facts
Who?
Wattlebrush is a school holiday camp for Wiz-kids aged 9 - 12. Headmistress Sophie McGonagall leads the camp with help from guest Professors who are experts in their field.
What?
Wattlebrush offers week-long holiday camps filled with immersive wizarding lessons, outdoor exploring, and bushcraft activities. There are lots of ways to join in: A full week camp, 3 days of fun or single day tickets.
When?
Our next camps are scheduled for:
January 13th-17th (Triwizard Triumphs Camp) Ages 7- 12
Across 2025 we will run the second week of every school holidays.
Each day runs from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Where?
We are located in the Morningside Scout Hall, hidden within Balmoral Park in Brisbane—beautiful bushland right in the city.
Why?
Wattlebrush isn’t just holiday care—it’s a place where students can explore their creativity, forge new friendships and embrace the weird and wonderful world around them as they discover their unique brand of magic.
What’s the next adventure?
⚡ Triwizard Triumphs: January 6th-17th
Ever wondered what it’s like to survive a dragon, navigate a maze, and face fantastical obstacles? Well, the dragons are… on vacation, but we’ve got the next best thing—our Summer camp! Students will:
Design your own wand: Made from foraged wonders like gumnuts, curly bark, and (if you're lucky) enchanted sea glass.
Duel like a pro: Design hilarious greenscreen Wizard Duels with friends
Conquer obstacle courses on their custom-built broomsticks (no, you cannot bring your Firebolt).
Brew mind-boggling potions with Australian bush ingredients (some of which might glow).
Battle in the Triwizard Challenges: Bravery, brains, and teamwork will decide which house comes out victorious.
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What Parents Are Saying
“My son and daughter attended the school holiday program run by Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft & Wizardry. They had a ball and are keen to return again next school holidays! Sophie runs a great program that keeps the kids engaged and my kids really enjoyed all the play and nature based activities.”
- James, Wiz-Kids aged 11 & 13
“Wow Walter and Charlotte had so much fun. How do you come up with those activities?! I wanted so badly to join in myself. I’ve been reading the books aloud to them and it was so fun to see them fall in love with the Wizard world and feel like they were at a real Hogwarts school.”
-Millie, Wiz-Kids aged 7 & 9
“My Potterhead is convinced that Sophie is an actual witch. She told me that a tawny frogmouth will probably deliver her Hogwarts letter lol. Thank you for helping keep magic alive for her. I wish actual school was like this.”
-Tanya, Wiz-Kid aged 9
“A week at Wattlebrush School of Bushcraft & Wizardry was not long enough for my 9 & 12yos. Before the September week was over they were asking to be enrolled in the Summer session. Thanks for the awesome experience! ”
- Angie, Wiz-Kids aged 9 & 12
We can’t wait to welcome your Wiz-Kid to Wattlebrush!
Get ready for an immersive adventure where the magic is real, the friends are many, and the discoveries never end!
Wattlebrush FAQs
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Absolutely! Individual tickets are added to our site at the start of each term. We keep our numbers small and friendship is one of our core values at Wattlebrush, so we aim to build a connection in a week-long camp and then release single tickets a bit later for families looking to join in for the day.
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Nope, not at all. Wattlebrush is a great introduction to the wizarding world. Why not take this opportunity for your family to get to know the first 3 adventures. You can watch the films or start the books together!
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Our activities are based on the first three Harry Potter books, so we encourage around the same age range as Hogwarts first years: between 9 and 12 years old. If your kids are outside the age range but love Harry Potter please do get in touch. We can chat about whether our program might still be a magical fit for them! We’ve had many younger adventurers join us who taught older campers a thing or two about wizarding lore.
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It's $550 for the entire week of enchanting activities. That's five full days, each packed with 7 hours of immersive fun and learning! All materials are provided including personalised foraging bag, spell book and potions. Single day ticket prices are seasonal so make sure you check out our ticketing page for upcoming camps.
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At Wattlebrush, we believe in deep discovery and real conversations. Our maximum group size is 15 enchanters, but depending on individual needs, we may cap it at 10. We want everyone to have the best experience possible!
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We don't offer care after hours, but there's always someone onsite from 8am to 4pm. Our club hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm, with activities kicking off officially at 9am.
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Just bring your unconditional goodwill for those around you, food for the day (fridges are provided), a spirit of curiosity, sun protection, and hydration. We'll send a full guide with camp details before we kick off the magic! All materials for potions and spell crafting are provided.
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We'll send a comprehensive starter form to gather your child's comfort and safety requirements. For accessibility, students need to be able to climb the cub den stairs with or without assistance. Many activities take place outdoors, so sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing are essential each day. We ensure all certifications, such as insurance, blue cards, and first aid, are current. Please keep in mind we spend a lot of time in nature and environmental kerfuffles like scratches and stings can occur.
Get in touch!
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