Open House is whatever you want it to be.
Whether you’re preparing for your first marathon or chasing an Olympic dream, Open House offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a focused block of training. Athletes of all abilities are welcome.
Coaches and training groups are encouraged to attend, using Nelse as the ideal base for their own camps, squad training and team experiences.
Running and cycling clubs can enjoy an all-inclusive training camp in one of Australia’s most spectacular alpine destinations—combining world-class facilities, incredible riding and running, great food, recovery and community.
And if you’re simply looking for a reset, Open House is just as much about recharging as it is about training. Surround yourself with nature, genuine connection and world-class recovery facilities, and return home feeling stronger, healthier and refreshed.
For decades, the world’s best endurance athletes have used altitude training to prepare for major events.
Potential benefits include:
Sometimes the biggest gains come simply from stepping away from normal life and dedicating yourself entirely to training, recovery and consistency.
Every aspect of the lodge has been designed to help athletes train hard, recover properly and perform at their best.
Included facilities:
Nelse Lodge features a mix of high-end rooms and spacious apartments, newly renovated with premium furnishings and finishes throughout.
Open House guests enjoy private suites, alongside generous shared spaces, kitchens and laundries — giving you everything you need to settle in, recover and make Nelse your home for the duration of your stay.
Open House is an elevated experience. From the facilities you train in to the spaces you recover in, every part of your stay is designed to help you perform at your best.
Supplement your own training with optional sessions from leading coaches, practitioners and athletes:
A detailed program will be released a month prior to Open House, with a running briefing every evening, and another optional session available each day (e.g pilates / expert session / other).
Open House is a fully catered experience.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served buffet style by our in-house chef, with menus designed to support training and recovery demands.
Eat the same performance-oriented meals trusted by our Olympic and professional teams and remove the stress of shopping, cooking and meal preparation.
Simply focus on your training.
A juice and coffee bar will also be available throughout the day, offering smoothies, juices and hydration products (juice and coffee bar items are available for purchase, not included).
We will be announcing more dates for 2027 shortly, but this will be the only block in 2026.
No, Open House is not a guided training camp.
Apart from set meal times, you are completely free to train as you choose. Each day there will be optional sessions, and if you are new to Falls Creek, our team can of course point you in the direction of some of the iconic runs, rides and hikes in the area, which are also included in our guidebook.
If you would like a fully programmed and guided experience, check out our range of camps here.
Falls Creek is a four and half hour drive from Melbourne, 7 hour drive from Sydney, or a 100 minute drive from Albury Airport. Ample parking is available, and should you wish to get an airport transfer from Albury Airport we can do so at a cost of $120 each way.
Check in is at 2pm, and checkout at 10am. On arrival and departure days you can access the common areas of the lodge outside of those times and we can also store your bags.
Yes, let us know ahead of time your requirements and our team will ensure you are looked after.
Open House is only for those over 18, unless Please stay tuned for upcoming camps aimed at those under the age of 18.
Yes, you can. We will allocate you with another guest who has also selected the twin share option. If you are booking twin share and want to be allocated with a friend who has also booked this option, please let us know.
Stays longer than 5 nights will receive a full room service every 5 days. Fresh towels and linen are available upon request.
Nelse is set up with many common areas and private areas should you wish to to do study or work in between sessions – with hi speed WiFi. There is also a pickleball and basketball court on-site, plus of course incredibly beautiful places to explore in and around Falls Creek. Daily sessions are also held providing a rotating option of runs, pilates and education.
A 50%, non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. The balance is payable 30 days prior to your stay. In the case of unforeseen injuries preventing attendance, future credit can be granted upon a supplied doctors certificate. Full T&Cs are available here.
