Hoadley Hall

Hoadley Hall, located in Gembrook, Victoria, is a significant building within the Gilwell Park Scout Camp, established in 1926. The hall is named after C.A. Hoadley, a Footscray scoutmaster and son of the founder of Hoadley's chocolates, who donated land to the camp. The complex features rustic architecture blending with the natural surroundings, including timber and cream brick-clad structures, stone gateways, and formal plantings. Notable elements include the Russell Troop Room, The Lodge, and the 1934 open-air chapel. The area is also home to various memorials and commemorative plantings, reflecting its historical significance to the scout movement in Australia.