What Koinonia does

Koinonia, operating as Camp Koinonia, is a Christian-founded outdoor recreation and group accommodation venue located on Air Force Beach in Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1953 by Dayal Singh, who relocated heritage-listed WWII RAAF buildings to the current site, the venue combines a multi-format accommodation estate (ensuited dorms, heritage cabins, family units, powered and unpowered campsites) with a broad catalogue of supervised adventure activities including surfing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, vertical challenge, sand sculpting, laser tag, circus workshops, raft building, and chapel-based adventure programming. Catering is provided for groups over 35 with full meal packages and dietary accommodations, while a self-catering camp kitchen serves smaller groups, and venue spaces (two halls and a memorial chapel) support self-programmed retreats.

The business model is fundamentally a physical-venue, event-driven hospitality operation. Revenue is generated across four streams — accommodation hire, full-service catering for larger groups, structured activity programs, and venue/facility hire for self-directed groups — all priced via quote-based inquiry rather than published rates. The go-to-market motion is direct: website-driven inbound, phone/email consultation, and word-of-mouth referrals within Northern NSW school, church, community, and family networks. No third-party distribution (OTAs, resellers) is used. The customer base spans primary and secondary schools, church and Christian groups, sports clubs, scouts and girl guides, hobby groups, defence and cadet units, and families, with the school segment identified as primary. Management is concentrated in a small operator team led by Manager Craig Dale and Camp Coordinator Marie Dale, and the business has expanded selectively into adjacent offerings such as Camp K Pizza and event hosting (the 2021 Evans Head Drive-In Airshow), while leveraging external specialists (Sandology, Circus in Education) to broaden its activity catalogue without proportional headcount growth.

Name

Koinonia

Legal name

Koinonia

Website

https://campk.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camp Koinonia is a heritage-listed, beachfront outdoor recreation and group accommodation venue in Evans Head, NSW, serving schools, church groups, community clubs, and families with adventure activities, catering, and venue hire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Adventure Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

Keywords

• School camp venue
• Outdoor adventure activities
• Group retreat accommodation
• Heritage camp facilities
• Conference and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Evans Head

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Hire: The camp offers various accommodation options including ensuited cabins, heritage non-ensuited cabins, dorms, and camping sites. Revenue is generated through nightly or per-stay fees based on accommodation type and group size.
2. Catering Services: Full catering is provided for groups over 35 people, including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper. Special dietary requirements are accommodated with surcharges.
3. Activity Programs: The camp provides supervised adventure activities including surfing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, vertical challenge, sand sculptures, circus workshops, laser tag, and more. These are offered as part of structured camp programs.
4. Venue and Facility Hire: The camp hires out facilities including two halls (large and small), a memorial chapel, and a camp kitchen for self-catering groups. This supports both fully programmed camps and self-programmed group events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camp Koinonia operates a beachfront Christian camp and outdoor adventure venue in Evans Head, NSW, providing group accommodation (heritage WWII cabins, ensuited dorms, family cabins, camping sites), full catering or self-catering kitchen use, and supervised adventure activities (surfing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, sand sculpting, circus workshops, laser tag, raft building, beach games) for school groups, church and community organizations, and family holiday-makers.

Product overview

Camp Koinonia is a Christian camp and outdoor adventure venue in Evans Head, Northern NSW, offering adventure activities (sand sculptures, surfing, paddle boarding, circus workshops, rock climbing, laser tag, and more), accommodation (ensuited dorms, heritage cabins, camping), catering services for groups over 35, self-catering camp kitchen, and event spaces. The venue features direct access to Air Force Beach and proximity to Broadwater National Park. Activities are operated by accredited staff and can be tailored for school groups, community groups, church groups, and families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Group Accommodation Hire Hire of accommodation options for visiting groups, including ensuited dorm cabins, ten heritage-listed WWII Air Force cabins, family ensuited cabins, and powered and unpowered camping sites for tents, camper trailers, caravans, and motor homes. Targeted at school camps, church retreats, community groups, and family holidays.
• Full Catering Service Full catering package for groups of more than 35 people, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper with special dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, egg-free, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and lactose-free. Weekend (5%), public holiday (10%), and special dietary requirement (15%) surcharges apply.
• Self-Catering Camp Kitchen Hire Outdoor camp kitchen seating approximately 35 people, equipped with refrigerator, 4 burner BBQ, 8 burner hotplate, and large commercial gas oven, available for self-catering groups of 35 or fewer.
• Supervised Adventure Activity Programmes Structured adventure activities led by accredited camp staff, including surfing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, vertical challenge, sand sculptures (run by Sandology), circus workshops (Taste of Circus), laser tag, raft building, beach initiative games, beach swim, and Rockit. Programmes are tailored to school camps, retreats, and community groups.
• Venue and Meeting Facility Hire Hire of on-site facilities including two versatile halls (large and small), a memorial chapel, and the camp kitchen, for self-programmed group events such as music camps, sports training, Christian camps, yoga and meditation camps, year 7 peer support camps, and meetings or functions.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Evans Head AirshowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Camp Koinonia hosted the inaugural Evans Head Drive-In Airshow on March 27-28, 2021. The 3-hour drive-in airshow featured warbirds and aerobatics at the Evans Head Aerodrome. The camp provided venue access for this unique community event combining drive-in theatre experience with aviation entertainment.
• Evans Head AirparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCross-promotional relationship with Evans Head Airpark located in the same area. The camp website references the airpark and encourages visitors to learn more, suggesting complementary offerings for visitors interested in aviation.
• Steve Machell - SandologyminorOthersWorld-renowned Master Sand Sculptor Steve Machell from sandology.com provides professional sand sculpting workshops at Camp Koinonia. He brings expertise to teach students sand sculpting techniques as part of the camp's activity program.
• Circus in EducationminorOthersExternal provider of the 'Taste of Circus Workshop' program offered at Camp Koinonia. The workshop teaches participants circus skills including hula-hoop, devil sticks, diablo, juggling, and human pyramids.
• Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe local surf life saving club patrols Main Beach during holidays and weekends, providing a safe swimming environment for camp guests. The camp promotes beach safety awareness and refers to the club's services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100068341344003
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koinonia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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