Thuruna Campsite

11/09/2026

With the weather growing milder, it’s the perfect time to explore the coast. These sandhills are hidden halfway up Thuruna Beach.

It’s an ideal spot for sandboarding, making cubby houses, climbing, exploring, or playing a game of Storm the Lantern! 🔦

25/08/2026

As spring approaches in Tumby Bay, the road to Thuruna turns golden with bright canola. The hills overlooking the beach are flowering too! 🌱

03/08/2026

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.

The 2026 theme, ‘Living Our Truth’, highlights the importance of storytelling, strong voices, and the sharing of knowledge across generations.

Together, we can celebrate local language and culture as a source of strength, resilience and identity for children.

Thuruna (meaning ‘together’) is situated on the lands of the Barngarla and Nauo peoples. We are deeply grateful for their stewardship of the land on which we live and work.

02/08/2026

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week in Australia.

Research shows that attending community events reduces the risk of loneliness and social isolation by 89%. Camps and retreats can be powerful tools for building connection.

There are simple steps we can take:
▪️Invite a friend to join you on a community or church retreat
▪️Create a welcoming arrival experience, with warm faces and clear signage
▪️Allow space for informal social time alongside structured activities
▪️At mealtimes, sit with someone you haven’t talked to before
▪️When you return home, reach out to someone you connected with at camp.

Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4pBWMmS

24/04/2026

Today, the Uniting Church in SA marks ANZAC Day.

“ANZAC Day is not only about memory, but about formation. As we honour those who served, we are called anew to be people who seek peace, embody compassion, and remain attentive to God’s presence, especially in a troubled world.”

📺 Watch an ANZAC Day message from Army Chaplain and Uniting Church Minister Rev Matthew Stuart here:
https://bit.ly/4cIDoOZ

09/04/2026

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS: Tumby Bay Museum 🏠

Housed in a 1950s prefab school building, this local museum is bursting with historic memorabilia, period furniture, and interesting artefacts such as Sir Charles Todd’s walking stick.

The Tumby Bay Branch Museum is housed in a circa 1950ís pre-fabricated school building.

04/04/2026

✝️ Happy Easter!

“I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live.” (John 11:25)

Praying that everyone has a safe and blessed Easter weekend.

25/03/2026

Due to a cancellation Thuruna campsite and Hamilton cottage are available 20-27th April 2026 #
Email: [email protected]

19/03/2026

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS: Tumby Bay Street Art Trail 🎨

Take a 10-minute drive from Thuruna Campsite into the heart of Tumby Bay, and you'll discover an open-air art gallery.

The Street Art Trail Map (available online or from the Council Office and local businesses) will guide you around the 30+ large-scale murals that brighten the town.

To book your stay in Tumby Bay, contact us at 8311 7050 or [email protected].

Welcome to Tumby Bay, where art meets the ocean in a vibrant explosion of colour and creativity! Tumby Bay's world-renowned Street Art Trail transforms this charming coastal town into an open-air gallery, showcasing stunning large-scale murals by some of the world’s best street artists.

12/03/2026

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS: Leafy Sea Dragons 🐉

There's so much to explore when you visit Tumby Bay. From Thuruna, take a short drive to the Jetty Precinct – a popular spot for fishing, swimming and diving. The seagrass that grows around the jetty is also home to a population of rare leafy sea dragons.

To book your next beachfront getaway, contact us at 8311 7050 or [email protected].

The Tumby Bay Jetty is a much loved icon and the home of the Leafy Sea Dragons, situated on Tumby Terrace next to the playground, Lions Park and Travellers Rest. There are parking areas available for visitors with caravans and is walking distance to cafes and hotels. A popular fishing spot for visit...