It has become a wonderful tradition to host a celebration for Timbertop parents and guardians. We warmly invite you to join fellow parents and staff as we gather in this special place to reflect on the achievements of the year so far. The evening will provide an opportunity to share stories, visit your child’s Unit, enjoy musical performances, and experience a video capturing the 2026 journey.
Date: Friday, August 21st
Venue: Timbertop Campus – Dining Hall and Amphitheatre
Cost: $130 per person (adults only event)
Dress Code: Smart Casual Winter Attire
Bookings: Book Here
RSVP Deadline: Thursday 6 August 2026
Event Order
Gates Open: 4:30pm
Shuttle Bus Campus Arrivals: 4:45pm
Unit Visit: 4:45pm – 6:00pm
Formalities: 6:00pm – 9:15pm
Shuttle Bus Departure: 9:30pm
You will hear reflections from Geelong Grammar School Principal Rebecca Cody and Head of Campus Ross Hopkins. In addition, the evening offers a valuable opportunity to connect with staff while enjoying food and refreshments in the unique setting of our mountainside campus.
We recognise that many of you travel considerable distances to attend, and we are very grateful for your commitment to being part of this occasion. Fire drums will provide warmth and atmosphere; however, as this is an indoor–outdoor event, we recommend dressing for the crisp mountain air.
We look forward to welcoming you to Timbertop for an evening of joy, connection and celebration.
Additional Details:
Ticket Limit: Each booking is limited to two tickets, except for separated parents who may reserve
up to four tickets.
Booking is essential.
Attendees: This celebration is exclusively for parents or guardians. Students, children and
siblings cannot attend. Please arrange off-campus babysitting if needed.
Meal style: This will be a cocktail-style evening with a stand-up meal service, designed for
mingling and conversation throughout the event.
Student Exeat: Timbertop students must remain on campus on Friday evening. Exeat starts on Saturday
August 22, after the 8:30am – 9:30am parent/student Crossie.
Accommodation: Book accommodation in the Mansfield region early to avoid disappointment.
Transportation: Gates open from 4:30pm to 5:15pm for those driving to Timbertop. However, we
encourage the use of our complimentary shuttle bus service due to limited parking available on
campus. The shuttle bus service is available from the below locations.
Departure Points
4:00pm Mansfield, Masonic Hall, 26 Highett Street, Mansfield
4:20pm Merrijig, Hunt Club Hotel, 1870 Mt Buller Road, Merrijig
4:30pm Merrijig, The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Drive, Merrijig
Return Transportation:
Shuttle buses depart from Timbertop Library 9.30pm for the below locations:
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley, 1 Mimosa Drive, Merrijig
Hunt Club Hotel, 1870 Mt Buller Road, Merrijig
Masonic Hall, 26 Highett Street, Mansfield
Exeat Recommendation: Please ensure your child has a restful weekend. We have found in past years
this can be challenging for those staying on Mt Buller. We have had students return to Campus after
Exeat injured, exhausted and/or unwell and it has been detrimental to their experience in the
Timbertop Programme. The second half of Term 3 is incredible, and we need our students to be ready
with a full bill of health.
We look forward to spending a very special Timbertop evening with you all.