Facilities at MRSC
Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre (MRSC) offers a large range of courses and is the venue for a number of rural events. As well as its function as a training centre, MRSC has meeting/conference and accommodation facilities suitable for many functions, including family gatherings, sporting events and school group events. It is the perfect venue for a convention, retreat, family reunion, or gatherings for sporting, church or hobby groups — call 1800 628 422 to make a booking or for further enquiries.
- The campus
- Conference facilities
- Requests for special services
- Meals and refreshments
- Accommodation
- Recreational facilities
The campus
The campus of MRSC is situated on a beautiful 825 hectare setting in the heart of the Riverina district. The following map shows the layout of the campus at Yanco Agricultural Institute (YAI). MRSC is located within the YAI campus, and is mainly centred around the locations numbered 34, 35, 36, 41 and 42 on the map.
Conference facilities
The modern Amaroo Conference Centre (No.41 on the map) contains a large conference room for meetings, seminars and gatherings, seating up to 60 people, and has its own kitchenette. Conference facilities include access to data projectors, laptops, computers, whiteboards, screens and overhead projectors upon request.
In addition to the main Amaroo Conference Centre, MRSC has a number of other conference, seminar, lecture, teaching workshop, computer and break-out spaces, with capacities ranging from eight to 100. Total seating capacity in classrooms and laboratories exceeds 500.
MRSC staff can organise catering for you as you wish, and your room configuration and equipment needs can be determined when your booking is taken.
Download the booking form for conferences / meetings / training sessions.
Requests for special services
Applicants to any course who have a need for special information or services (for example disabled applicants), should contact the Course Secretary (see the enquiry details for the particular course concerned).
Meals and refreshments
For most of our classes, morning and afternoon teas (referred to as 'refreshments' in the course information), and lunch, are included in the fee charged for the course. If we provide meals and you have a special dietary need, please indicate your needs on the enrolment application form.
Accommodation
For participants in courses which run over two or more consecutive days, we will send, with your receipt, information about accommodation at the course venues. There are two styles of accommodation available on site at MRSC: motel-style and bunk house.
'Amaroo' motel-style accommodation
Amaroo, meaning ‘a quiet place’, features 15 bed and breakfast (continental) motel-style rooms (see location No.42 on the map). Each room has a queen bed and a single bed, ensuite, TV, toaster, tea and coffee making facilities, bar fridge, and heating and cooling. The motel rooms are organised around a central courtyard connected to the conference facility.
Download the Amaroo accommodation request form.
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Bunk house accommodation
Inga and Calrose bunk house accommodation is self-catered. Rooms have a double bunk, wardrobe and desk. Linen and towels are provided.
Inga (No.31 on map) has 13 double rooms and one single room, and Calrose (No.30 on map) has 13 double rooms and three single rooms.
Both bunk houses have a kitchen with microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge. Barbecue facilities are available on site by request. A laundry, amenities room and shared single-sex bathroom facilities are also featured in each of the bunk houses.
Inga and Calrose offer excellent facilities for school, church, sporting or general interest groups.
Download the bunk house accommodation request form.
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Doongara
Doongara accommodation is self catered. Rooms have a king single bed, wardrobe and desk. Linen and towels are provided.
Doongara (No.33 on map) has 10 single rooms.
Doongara has a kitchen with a stove, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge. A laundry, amenities and shared bathroom facilities also featured in Doongara cottage.
Doongara offers excellent facilities for the travelling worker, church, sporting or general interest groups.
Download the Doongara accommodation request form.
Recreational facilities
With its park-like setting, the campus swimming pool is a delightful place to cool off at the end of the day, and the nearby barbecue and picnic facilities are perfect for outdoor get-togethers.
Tennis and basketball courts and a football oval are also part of the extensive outdoor facilities.