CAMP VENUE

Valla Beach Holiday Park

1 Regatta Drive, Valla Beach, 2448

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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 657 411

       or 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, Starry Concert 1

SATURDAY: Workshops, local groups concert, Starry concert 2

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

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BEGINNERS

While the camp is aimed at developing players with some experience, beginners are able to join in the festivities. Two one-hour Beginner workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am - 10am. Experienced tutors will get you started on the ukulele pathway. We will have ukuleles for you to use if you don't have one ... yet!

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ACCOMMODATION

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 on this PDF file 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 Melbourne and Sydney to Coffs Harbour, 

Link flies from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour

 

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!

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
Beach House Providore opens for breakfast and lunch.

Nourish Grocer and Cafe opens 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).

There is an onsite coffee and food van, Possums Tuckerbox.

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MEALS

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

There will be catering for lunches and evening meals by a local cafe. More details to come.​

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

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 BOOK

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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. 

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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. 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.

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WEATHER in VALLA BEACH in OCTOBER

The average minimum temperature during the night in Valla Beach in October is 16.0°C. The amount of rain in October is normally with an average of up to 72mm. The average maximum temperature lies around 23.0°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 medications, music stand and water bottle, your own cup for tea and coffee, all with your name on them please. A coat or warm clothing could be needed for the evenings.​

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  YOUR UKULELE CAMP TEAM

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

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