CAMP VENUE

Valla Beach Holiday Park

1 Regatta Drive, Valla Beach, 2448

Valla Beach Holiday Park - Hampshire Holidays

https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/nsw/north-coast/valla-beach-holiday-park

Book through Big 4 if you are a Big 4 member.​​​

VALLA BEACH UKULELE CAMP REFUND POLICY​

• In the event the Valla Beach Ukulele Camp (VBUC) is cancelled for any reason by us, WE will provide a 100% refund of your fee.

 

• If YOU have to cancel because you have contracted COVID-19, have been ordered to self-isolate, the VBUC will refund 95% of your fee.

 

• Cancellation by YOU for non-Covid reasons Before October 6, 2025

      We request that you cancel at least 2 weeks before the event: that is before 26 September 2025

      This gives us the opportunity to offer your place to someone on the waiting list.

       You may cancel by phone: 0417 657 411or email: cathywelsford419@gmail.com

       The VBUC will refund 70% of your ticket.​

 

Friday 10 October Ukulele Institutes SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• In the event your Ukulele Institute has been cancelled for any reason, the VBUC will provide a 100% refund of your fee.

 

• If YOU have to cancel because you have contracted COVID-19, have been ordered to self-isolate, t the VBUC will refund 95% of your fee.

• If YOU cancel at any time up to 26 September 2025 AND we can re-sell your place, the VBUC will refund 80% of the ticket price.

• If YOU cancel your Institute booking and we are unable to re-sell your spot the VBUC will refund 50% of your booking fee.

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CAMP INFORMATION

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER 2025 we are running 3 SPECIAL UKULELE INSTITUTES. In-depth learning with your instrument. Is this for you? See the INSTITUTE page for more details​

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FRIDAY, 10 October evening: Registration from 4pm, Starry Concert 1

SATURDAY: Workshops 1 and 2, a surprise session, local groups concert, Starry concert 2

SUNDAY: Workshop 3, workshop groups concert, Beach Party, One Song Sing.  

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WORKSHOPS

Workshops are held at 9am on Saturday and Sunday mornings and at 2pm on Saturday afternoon. 

Please be careful to read the SUITABLE FOR information on the workshop descriptions and select the best option for you.

Please read the pre-requisite skills needed for the Friday Institutes.

 

BEGINNERS

While the camp is aimed at developing the skills of players with some experience, if there are any beginners attending with partners or friends, we will organise an introductory session by an experienced tutor to get you started on the ukulele pathway. We will have ukuleles for you to use if you don't have one ... yet! Please let us know when you book by sending an email to Cathy cathywelsford419@gmail.com

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ACCOMMODATION 

UPDATE: ALL CABINS and VILLAS have now been booked for the Uke Camp Weekend.

Refer to other local options below.

Book your accommodation soon. There are multiple events in the area on that weekend.

Valla Beach Holiday Park. The Holiday Park is currently changing hands. It will become a Big 4 from May.

All new and refurbished cabins available at the Valla Beach Holiday Park have been booked. There are a few Standard Cabins left as of 16/4/25.  

Some cabins are not advertised on the website as they are undergoing refurbishment.

To book the available cabins at Valla Beach Holiday Park please call the Park directly on (02) 6569 5555. Mention the Ukulele Camp. Ask for the availability of Standard cabins with no air conditioning. You will be very unlikely to need Air con in October.

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Booking powered camping sites can be done through the website: 

www.hampshireholidays.com.au/park/valla-beach-holiday-park/

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Other local options

Other cabins and camping in Urunga or Nambucca Heads. Click the PDF to view more accommodation options. 

Don't forget Stayz and Airbnb.                                                    

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GETTING TO VALLA BEACH

FLIGHTS

Qantas and Rex have direct flights from Sydney to Coffs Harbour, 

Qantas and Virgin have direct flights from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour

Link flies from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

Driving from the north, take the Valla Beach exit at Ballards Rd.

Driving from the south, take the Nambucca Heads/Valla Beach exit at the BP Service Centre.

 

TRAINS

Trains also run from Sydney or Brisbane to Nambucca Heads or Urunga. Your ticket will ensure that the train actually stops at the station!

VALLA BEACH UKULELE CAMP COMPLEMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE

Whatever your mode of travel we can arrange to collect you from station or airport. Please advise us early if you require this service.

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WHAT FACILITIES DOES VALLA BEACH HAVE?

Our small village offers 2 excellent cafes
      The Beach House Providore opens for breakfast and lunch.

      Nourish Grocer and Cafe opens 7 days for breakfast and lunch, and dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings

The Valla Beach Tavern is open for lunch and dinner.

We also have the Pharmacy under Nourish Cafe and Grocer.

Nearest supermarkets are in Urunga 7kms north (Spar and Foodworks) and Nambucca Heads 10 kms south (Woolies and IGA). You can arrange a delivery from Woolies direct to a cabin or camp site (for a fee).

We encourage you to support the onsite coffee and food van, Possums Tuckerbox.

The Valla Beach Holiday Park office also runs a small shop for basic supplies such as milk and snacks.

MEALS

Some campers will self-cater. Others may wish to have evening meals easily available.​

All meals will be vegetarian.

Friday night a delicious plate of Indian Street Food. Saturday night is an amazing plate of Lebanese Street Food.​

You will be able to order evening meals supplied by a local cafe on your registration form.

Morning-tea and hot drinks will be supplied to keep your energy up for the workshops and fabulous events!

Please BRING YOUR OWN, LABELLED KEEP CUP.

MERCHANDISE​

Items available include

• Ukulele strings of all sorts and sizes, including Baritone and banjo ukulele.

• Ukulele straps

• gig bags

• rechargeable tuners

• ukulele hangers (wall)

• ukulele hangers (music stand or mic stand)

• music stands

• Valla Beach Ukulele Camp T-shirts 2019 and 2023

• Valla Beach Ukulele Camp mugs (limited number)

• Valla Beach Ukulele Camp pencils

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Ukulele Music Australia will have classical and contemporary classical ukulele books from Australian and International composers. New ukulele music from Samantha Muir, Paul Mansell, Loretta Notareschi, Choan Galvez, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, David Roche, Tony Mizen and ensemble music from Sally Carter and Cathy Welsford. Check out their resources on www.ukulelemusicaustralia.com​

PLEASE USE THE HAND SANITISER BEFORE AND AFTER HANDLING THE BOOKS

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VBUC RAFFLE: Please support us by buying tickets in the raffle. You will see Camp Crew selling tickets which will be drawn at Sunday lunchtime. More information about the amazing raffle prizes coming soon.

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TRADING TABLE

Bring along your outgrown ukuleles and other ukulele paraphernalia to sell. These must be clearly marked with the asking price and seller’s name and mobile phone number.

BUYERS: It will be up to you to find the seller and negotiate directly with them.

Please observe Covid safe practices when looking at the ukes for sale. There will be hand sanitiser available.

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WEATHER in VALLA BEACH in OCTOBER

The average minimum temperature during the night in Valla Beach in October is around 15°C but can go to 12°C. The amount of rain in October is normally an average of up to 72mm. The average maximum temperature lies around 23°C. With a water temperature of around 18.0°C, this is a great month to swim. If you enjoy looking at a blue sky this month is a good period to visit Valla Beach but bring a coat for the evenings.

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DON'T FORGET TO BRING 

Your own keep cup for tea and coffee, with your name on it please

Your medications, music stand and water bottle

A coat or warm clothing could be needed for the evenings.​

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  YOUR UKULELE CAMP TEAM

Your Uke Camp volunteers are enthusiastic players from local ukulele groups, the Valla Beach Garage Band and Blue Gum Blossom and include some additional local ukulele players.

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You will recognise them by their CREW T-shirt and their welcome smile and willingness to assist you in anyway at all. 

Their main jobs will be monitoring the various workshops, helping you on the merchandise tables, directing you to venues, selling raffle tickets and ensuring that we all observe good hygiene and safety requirements. 

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You can assist by helping to wipe tables and chairs with special wipes at the end of each workshop

We encourage you to maintain social distancing at all times in all venues, make use of the hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes and generally taking all possible precautions.​​