Emerald Bay open-up scheme
Sharing the waterfront
Opening-up programmes give eligible schools, NGOs, youth groups, and National Sports Associations structured access to Emerald Bay facilities — beach, boat storage areas, deck spaces, and water-sport launching — subject to member use and seasonal calendars.
Applications are reviewed by the Club office. Groups must meet Home Affairs Department private recreational lease eligibility and follow Victoria Recreation Club access guidelines and reservation steps.
List of Program Types
Emerald Bay opening-up for eligible outside bodies under HAD private recreational lease guidance.
Opening-up programmes
Emerald Bay
What we host
Typical programme types
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Schools
Water-sport tasters
School water-sport taster sessions and PE outings at Emerald Bay.
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NGOs
Recreation days
NGO and uniformed-group recreation days with supervised site access.
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NSAs
Squad training
National Sports Association squad training and joint clinics.
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Youth
Camps & teams
Youth camp and beach-based team activities on the waterfront.
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Education
Ocean awareness
Ocean-awareness and life-saving education with recognised partners.
Next steps
Programme pages
List of programme types
School visits, NGO days, NSA training, and youth camps.
View programme typesProgramme schedule
Typical weekday and weekend windows for opening-up visits.
View scheduleEligible outside body access
Who qualifies under Home Affairs Department guidance.
Check eligibilityAccess guidelines
Supervision, safety, and site rules for visiting groups.
Read guidelinesReservation process
How the office reviews and confirms a booking request.
Reservation stepsStep-by-step guide
A simple checklist from first enquiry to the day of the visit.
Open the guideStart with eligibility and booking
Confirm your organisation qualifies, then follow the reservation process with the Club office.