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Mother & Daughter

Girls 14‑16

Guide her journey into young womanhood
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More than a camp. A rite of passage for mothers and daughters.

When was the last time you put aside some time for just you and your daughter? The Mother and Daughter camp offers a safe, distraction-free environment to spend 1 on 1 time together, which is so important yet often so rare in today’s busy world.

Mother Daughter Camp is held at Byron Bay, our purpose-built facility in the Byron Bay hinterland. It’s a place to slow down, to talk, to listen, and to be held by a community of women who understand what this moment means.

For your daughter, it’s a chance to step into who she’s becoming, surrounded by women who see her clearly. For you, it’s the chance to understand her in a new way, and to know you’re not walking this path alone.
This is a rite of passage. For her, for you, and for the relationship between you.

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What to expect on your Mother & Daughter Camp

Strengthen your connection

Deepen your relationship through shared stories, reflection, and time spent really listening to each other.

Guide her into womanhood
Support your daughter as she steps into the early years of becoming a young woman, held by you and a community of women alongside.
Understand the change
Learn what’s shifting for her, what she needs from you now, and how to keep your relationship strong as the dynamic between you grows and changes.Have the space to build genuine connections with other parents in nature.
A community of women
Your daughter will be held by a community of women including facilitators, mentors, and elders who know how to walk alongside girls at this age.
Share new experiences
Build memories that last, in nature, around the fire, away from the noise of everyday life.
Honour who she's becoming
Help your daughter recognise her gifts and step into the next stage of her life knowing she has been seen.

Bond with your daughter and other families.

Three days in nature with your daughter, away from the distractions of everyday life. Time to slow down, be present, learn, play, and reconnect at a moment in her life that matters.
You won’t be doing this alone. Around you will be other mothers and daughters walking the same path, and a community of women holding the space for all of you.
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Hear from other Mothers and Daughters in their own words

Huge gratitude for the space you created and the trust that was built in a very short space of time. The shared experience with my daughter will give us lots to share and talk about
Mother · 2025

The entire program was an amazing experience. It helped me see the world my child has experienced over the years and I was missing

Mother · 2025
Amazing. Exceeded all expectations on every level.
Mother · 2025
So many moments of reflection and deep connection
Mother · 2025
Every second of the program was intentionally crafted to foster connection, reflection and learning. There was joy and love infused in every moment

Mother · 2025

Every second of the program was intentionally crafted to foster connection, reflection and learning. There was joy and love infused in every moment
Mother · 2025
So many moments of reflection and deep connection.
Mother · 2025
The entire program was an amazing experience. It helped me see the world my child has experienced over the years and I was missing.

Mother · 2025

Amazing. Exceeded all expectations on every level
Mother · 2025

I loved everything. The food, the facilitators, the energy of the facilitators — co-creation is beautiful

Mother · 2025

I have learnt the way to open up my heart in front of others and also to have good quality time with my child on a regular basis

Mother · 2025
Spending time as mum & daughter together was very, very healing
Mother · 2025
The facilitators were in flow, played to their strengths and were full of energy. The women’s circle was particularly impactful. The nourishing food was the cherry on top
Mother · 2025

I loved everything. The food, the facilitators, the energy of the facilitators — co-creation is beautiful

Mother · 2025

I have learnt the way to open up my heart in front of others and also to have good quality time with my child on a regular basis

Mother · 2025

Spending time as mum & daughter together was very, very healing

Mother · 2025

The facilitators were in flow, played to their strengths and were full of energy. The women’s circle was particularly impactful. The nourishing food was the cherry on top

Mother · 2025

Mother & Daughter Camp days of connection with your daughter.

Every Mother & Daughter camp runs program at Byron Bay, Australia. Choose your dates below, if a camp is full, join the waitlist and we’ll call you first when a place opens.

$1,750

starts at
per pair

$1,750

per pair
  • Girls Ages 14-16
  • 19 - 21 Sep 2026 (3 days, 2 nights)
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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$1,750

per pair
  • Girls Ages 8-12
  • 24 - 26 Apr 2027 (3 days, 2 nights)
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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$3,950

per pair
  • Girls Ages 14-17
  • 28 Sep - 2 Oct 2027 (5 days, 4 nights)
  • Byron Bay, Australia
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  • Payment Plans Available
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Please note that all of our events required minimum numbers to proceed. In the event that these numbers are not reached, the Rites of Passage Institute may cancel the event at least eight weeks prior to the event starting and we will communicate this to you. If an event is cancelled, you will be given the opportunity to select a new date, receive a credit or receive a full refund.
What's included?
  • Fully catered, with all dietary needs accommodated
  • Full Camp Kit provided at the camp.
  • Workshops and guided practices to help you navigate your changing relationship and understand who each of you is becoming
  • We begin at 10.30am on Saturday 19 September (NSW time) and we’ll finish at 2pm on Monday 21 September

Join Our Camp Waitlist

Have you missed out, and would like to be notified when we have another opening or a cancellation? Tell us a little about you and your son and we’ll be in touch.

Waitlist families are called first

Cancellations are offered in the order the list was joined.

Nothing to pay to join

No deposit and no commitment, you decide if a place is offered.

You'll hear about new dates too

We announce the next intake to the waitlist before anyone else.

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before you book. If your question isn’t here, reach out directly.
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Mother Daughter is for girls aged 14 to 16, attending with their mum or another significant woman in their life.

Three days in nature with your daughter, away from the noise of everyday life. Time to slow down, talk, and reconnect at an age when so much is shifting for her.

The program weaves together games and activities with a more reflective side, where we share stories, spend time around the fire, and take part in facilitated circles. Your daughter will be held by experienced facilitators and women who know how to walk alongside girls this age.

All of our camps and programs are completely non-denominational and are not associated with any religion. We welcome everyone to our programs.

Our camps are held at our beautiful purpose built facility in the Byron Bay hinterland, on the North East coast of NSW.

The closest airports are the Gold Coast and Ballina, both around an hour’s drive from the site. We usually find the Gold Coast offers cheaper fares as it’s larger and has more flights.

As we’re in a regional area, public transport isn’t an option. If you’d like to carpool from the airport, please let us know and we’ll connect you with others also travelling. Alternatively, an Uber from the airport costs around $150 each way.

Full directions are sent to you before camp.

We start at 10.30am on the first day and finish at 2pm on the final day (NSW time). It really matters that we begin together, so please plan to arrive with a bit of buffer.

This is a weekend of camping in tents. For this camp we supply all camping gear and bedding, included in your fee. That covers your tent, stretchers, pillows, sleeping bags and linen, so there’s nothing for you to bring or hire, we have it covered.

Everyone sleeps in tents rather than vehicles or caravans, and we ask that you stay on site for the duration.

One of the most powerful parts of camp is stepping away from screens entirely. Without the pull of notifications, conversations go deeper and the children settle into being present with each other.

We ask that phones, watches and other devices are left at home or in your car for the duration of camp. We’ll have staff on site taking photographs, which we share with you afterwards.

We’re off grid, with composting toilets, solar power and limited showering facilities. Many people find biodegradable moist towelettes handy for freshening up. There’s also a watering hole on the property you may be able to swim in, weather permitting.
Yes, the weekend is fully catered including tea and coffee, and we accommodate dietary requirements. As we supply all food, please don’t bring other food or snacks unless for medical reasons.
Water bottle, hat, torch or headlamp, sunscreen and insect repellent, sturdy walking shoes, warm clothes for the evening, a rain jacket, toiletries and a towel. Swimwear is optional. We have full days planned, so please leave sporting equipment and games at home.

Byron hinterland weather can differ from the Byron Bay forecast, and the mountains are known for making their own weather, so please pack for all conditions.

As a rough guide, May days are typically 22 to 24°C dropping to around 11 to 13°C overnight. October days are around 24 to 26°C dropping to 14 to 16°C. Nights can feel cold around the fire, so bring warm layers.

We send a specific forecast out closer to camp so you can pack accordingly.

Our camps are tech free and there’s limited reception on the property, but our staff can get a message to participants in an emergency, and we’ll supply an emergency contact number prior to camp.
Yes, we offer a 6 month payment plan you can apply automatically at checkout.

You can read our full terms and conditions here: https://ritesofpassageinstitute.org/terms-conditions/

We strongly encourage domestic travel insurance to cover you if you need to cancel or postpone for reasons outside your control. Policies can be as affordable as $40 to $100 and typically cover airfares, accommodation and program costs. One option worth exploring is Insure and Go, whose Silver Level cover includes up to $10,000 with a $100 excess: https://www.insureandgo.com.au

Please email us at info@ritesofpassageinstitute.org, we’re happy to help!

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