Spaces
Chittick Lodge has group accommodation comprising of 17 rooms with bunk beds for up to 122 people.
Our 2.5 acres of spacious grounds includes :
9 ensuites rooms + 7 rooms with external bathrooms
coach driver room with an ensuite and double bed
2 sets of shared bathrooms
common room with television & kitchenette facilities
chapel
commercial kitchen
dining room that seats 90+
laundry with washing machine, dryer and large soaking tub
large open grass area - soccer, wide games + volleyball
covered deck with cafe seating
secure, contained courtyard surrounded by accommodation
Throughout your stay at Chittick Lodge, you’ll often bump into our wonderful staff, all of whom abide by a simple rule of thumb—to make sure everybody eats well, sleeps well, and has a fantastic time in an environment that’s kept safe, secure, and impeccably clean.
As you’ll notice when you come here, attention to detail is evident at every turn. However, we’re always striving to improve our guests’ experience even more, so if there’s ever something you think we’ve missed or could do better, just let us know and we’ll endeavour to put things right.
catering
One of the things our visitors love most about staying at the Lodge is the food. Mel, our on-site cook prepares every dish using the freshest seasonal ingredients.
We cater for:
Dairy free
Gluten free
Nut free
Vegan/Vegetarian.
Other dietary requirements will need to be discussed with our caterer prior to booking.
All-day onsite catering includes: Breakfast, Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Dessert
School Group catering includes:
Breakfast, Dinner & Dessert onsite + Packed Morning tea and lunch
self catering
We offer the option of self-catering in our commercially equipped kitchen.
Self-catered groups are required to have:
A group member certified with the Food Safety Supervisor Certificate to oversee the kitchen operations.
Assisting group members in the kitchen will require the Basic Food Handling Certificate.
Self-catered groups without the required Food Safety certifications may utilise the large gas BBQ available or bring take-away food, however the commercial kitchen will not be available for use.
The shops in Gerringong are located 1.2kms from the site. Located at the shops is an IGA Supermarket, butcher and bakery for all your supplies. There is also a number of cafes, restaurants and pizza shops if you feel like some takeaway.
the grounds
The spacious grounds of the Lodge are 2.5 acres in size with views of the surrounding hills.
Within the grounds there is:
Parkland with room for soccer, football, volleyball & games
Large deck area suitable for afternoon tea, board games, reading or outdoor dining
Contained courtyard centrally located within the accommodation wings
the chapel
Within the grounds, there’s also the quaint and historic Chittick Lodge Chapel. Opened in 1870, the chapel makes for a perfect retreat.
The Chapel is equipped with
projector
sound system
80 stackable chairs allowing the floorspace to be used for group activities
established in 1975
Chittick Lodge was established in the 1970s by the Methodist Church. Their vision was simple: to provide a retreat where people could “get away from it all” and enjoy the natural beauty and surrounds of the sleepy town of Gerringong.
The Lodge gets its name from the local Chittick family, whose donations helped the project to proceed and later extend. The initial ‘west wing’ provided accommodation for 58 people, while the addition of an ‘east wing’ in the 1990s increased capacity to 100. The original church hall from the 1970s is now a large dining hall.
Today, Chittick Lodge remains a popular stop for all kinds of groups, of all sizes and ages. Gerringong may be a little less sleepy nowadays, but still retains that quiet seaside charm that made it a perfect venue forty years ago.