2026 National Gathering
2026 WA National Gathering Early Bird Tickets!
Get pumped for an ‘All CS Adventure’ to WA next Easter! The 44th CSA National Gathering will be held from Thursday 2nd of April through to Monday 6th of April 2026 at the Busselton Baptist Camping Center, Busselton WA. https://baptistcampingcentres.org/busselton/
Early Bird Tickets will be available from Tuesday 4th Nov 2025 and close 5pm 30th Jan 2026. Save $30 off the full price! You can also pay via PayPal in four seperate instalments! Early Bird pricing below:
Infant (2 & Under) Dorm + Catered - FREE
Children (3-11yrs) Dorm + Catered - $250 Early Bird Price. Full price from 1st Feb $280.
Teenage (12-17yrs) Dorm + Catered - $430 Full price from 1st Feb $460.
Adult (18yrs +) Dorm + Catered - $450 Full price from 1st Feb $480.
Day Visitor options are also available.
Early Bird Tickets close 5pm 30th Jan 2026. All rego closes and tickets must be paid in full before 5pm Thurs 19th Feb 2026. The ticket price does not include the booking fee which is included at checkout which includes a 0.5% surcharge when using PayPal to make payment. Customers can pay either via credit card or use the PayPal's Pay in 4 feature. This allows the customer to divide their purchase into 4 instalments, paid over a 6 week period.
things to know
Flights: Book your flights EARLY to avoid disappointment!
Venue: Busselton Baptist Camping Centre / 206 Caves Road, Siesta Park, WA 6280 / dorm style accommodation with mostly bunk beds for around 4-8 people including bathroom facilities. More details below!
Transport: It is recommended to fly to Busselton airport and arrange an uber or car hire from there. We maybe able to assist with transport from Busselton airport If needed. If you do require local pick up please ensure you specify flight numbers for both arrival and departure for consideration. If you fly into Perth this is a 2.5hr drive from the venue and you will need to arrange your own transport to the venue. Car hire would be a good option as getting around to surf spots is at least 20mins, often more.
Thursday avo check in: For all full ticket holders the rego desk will be open from 3pm and will close 9pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Check-in for all day visitors: All Day Visitors must check in at the rego desk and pick up a wristband. The rego desk for day visitors will be open from 8.30-9am daily. Location TBC.
Late Arrivals: after 9pm:
Dorms - locate your name and dorm allocation on the print out at the rego desk
*please check in at the rego desk on Friday morning 8.30-9am.
Meals: The venue will have a list of all those with special diets. Please be prompt at meal times, one plate per person. Please also note, no dinner will be provided on the Thursday evening of arrival to the site and no lunch is provided on the Monday of departure.
Water Supervision: The venue is located on the ocean, parents please be aware of this and supervise children at all times.
Merchandise Desk: There will be a range of merchandise available to purchase throughout the event. We will only be taking eftpos payments, no cash!
Local Surf Spots: Bears, Yallingup Mainbreak, Shallows, Rabbits, Smiths, Windmills.
Event Speaker: TBC
Couple Bookings: Please note that due to the nature of the dorm style accommodation and the room configurations (mostly made up of 2x single bunk beds - 4 people per room) Couples may need to share with another couple. We will do our best to cater for couples however, if we get full numbers and book out the site, we will need to put two couples in some rooms to share. Please indicate if you have a preference for a couple to share with on your booking form, or if you would rather be separated into the gender specific dorms. We apologise for any inconvenience with this.
Families Bookings: Please note that most family accommodation is limited and in seperate rooms generally catering for families from 3-6 people and is most likely single bunk bed style accommodation. Families travelling with infants please note that the venue does not provide cots, however they do have high chairs available. If you are needing to hire a cot you can do through this link - https://busselton.buyforbaby.com.au/pages/hire-services
PACKING LIST
DORMS: You need to bring ALL bedding suitable for a single bed. This includes: fitted and flat sheet, pillow and sleeping bag. (All beds are bunk beds)
2x towels: beach and bath towel
Clothes, shoes, hat, sunnies and rain jacket
Surf Gear: surfboard, swimmers/wetsuit, surfboard wax, zinc, sunscreen
Bible, pen and notebook, phone charger, toiletries, drink bottle and any personal medication
venue info
Venue Facilities:
Coin operated washing machines are available for use
There is a tennis and basketball court available for use as well as a big grassy area (please bring your own sporting equipment and remember that these are shared facilities)
Please note that the dormitory accommodation does not have air conditioning
There is no infrastructure at the campsite for charging vehicles. Guests will need to make use of the charging stations located in Busselton or Dunsborough.
Venue Guidelines:
There is direct access to a beautiful beach. Guests are welcome to use the beach during their stay but do so at your own risk.
Boats may be launched at the nearby Abbey Beach Boat Ramp. Hosing down and flushing of boat engines is not permitted onsite.
There is a variety of wildlife that you will see from time to time onsite - please do not feed the wildlife.
Vehicles must be parked in the allocated parking areas only. We recommend that you lock your vehicle and do not leave any valuables.
Please be considerate of noise restrictions (10PM - 8AM)
The site is a drug, alcohol and pet free facility.
Site Map:
Christian Surfers Australia National Gathering
The Christian Surfers National Gathering is held every year over the Easter period. The conference is held in a different location each year and attracts from two to three hundred participants.
The highlight of the conference is the Easter Sunday dawn paddle out. A paddle out is a traditional Hawaiian tribute to honor the life and legacy of a person who has passed away, particularly within the surfing community. It involves surfers paddling out to sea to form a circle, share memories, and sometimes spread the ashes of the deceased.
Christian Surfers paddle out on Easter Sunday to remember and reflect on the death of Jesus. The ceremony is simple, a short talk from a respected elder in the Christian Surfers community, Amazing Grace is sung, and the surfers paddle out, forming the shape of a cross in the water.
After a minute’s silence is held to reflect, the surfers shout, ‘He has risen’, this is a powerful moment for all involved as they splash the water and celebrate that Jesus died but then he rose again to life.
After the paddle out we often have some participants deciding to be baptised, this is always a special time to witness and a celebration for all.
Steve Bailey, Christian Surfers National Director, has been participating in Christian Surfers Paddle outs for the past 30 years. According to Steve “Christian Surfers is not big on traditions but this is a really important one that we as a mission, family and as surfers culturally remember that Christ rose three days after being crucified. It brings us together and builds unity of purpose and connection. It is such a unique experience to be a part of that words just don't cover.”
National Gathering draft schedule
PAST National Gathering Highlights
2025 National Gathering Coffs Harbour, Northern NSW.
2024 National Gathering, Sunshine Coast, QLD. Video credit to Jordy Relf. Drone footage credit Caloundra Surf Photography.
EVENT PARTNERS
Thank you to our generous partners who help to make National Gathering possible. For any sponsorship related enquiries please contact [email protected]
