RAWSON EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
D-Day at Phoenix Paintball — A cinematic, mission‑based paintball spectacle in Gippsland
A full‑scale D‑Day Special Event in Rawson with staged scenarios, pyrotechnics and up to 1,000 paintballs across the weekend—this guide explains what to expect, what’s provided and the hard limits that matter.
D-Day at Phoenix Paintball — A cinematic, mission‑based paintball spectacle in Gippsland.
Set in the wooded training grounds of Phoenix Paintball near Rawson in Gippsland, the D‑Day Special Event is an immersive, mission‑based paintball experience built around three escalating scenarios that culminate in a full‑scale recreation of the Battle of Normandy. Custom trenches, bunkers and strategic zones are combined with professional pyrotechnics, fireworks and blank‑firing effects to create a cinematic battlefield; the event uses staged objectives to keep intensity and teamwork high throughout each day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cinematic battlefield with pyrotechnics
What separates this event from a standard session is the production: professional pyrotechnics, fireworks and blank‑firing effects bring the final D‑Day recreation to life across custom terrain.
Generous paint allowance and provided kit
The D‑Day packages include paintball ammunition and full rental kit—500 rounds per day with supplied gun, mask and camo overalls—so players focus on tactics rather than gear logistics.
Food, finish‑line dinner and group focus
The event is structured for groups—parties and corporate bookings are a common fit—and includes on‑site food vendors, with the event summary noting a dinner at the Erica Hotel following play.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Days run as staged operations: after an induction and safety briefing participants move through three distinct scenarios that escalate in scale and objective complexity, finishing with a coordinated D‑Day recreation. Play is tactical and team‑oriented—players work to secure strategic zones and complete mission objectives while moving through trenches, bunkers and purpose‑built cover—delivered with professional instruction and site induction to keep the action fast and organized.
THE SPECTACLE
Cinematic battlefield with pyrotechnics
What separates this event from a standard session is the production: professional pyrotechnics, fireworks and blank‑firing effects bring the final D‑Day recreation to life across custom terrain.
THE ARSENAL
Generous paint allowance and provided kit
The D‑Day packages include paintball ammunition and full rental kit—500 rounds per day with supplied gun, mask and camo overalls—so players focus on tactics rather than gear logistics.
THE SOCIAL
Food, finish‑line dinner and group focus
The event is structured for groups—parties and corporate bookings are a common fit—and includes on‑site food vendors, with the event summary noting a dinner at the Erica Hotel following play.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and who it rules out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental package supplies paintball gun, mask and camo overalls, and includes a safety briefing and professional instruction on site.
Packages include 500 rounds of paintball per day (weekend passes therefore equate to 1,000 rounds across two days).
On‑the‑day extras include gloves for $15 and a cricket box for $5; on‑site food vendors are available for meals and snacks.
Event days run from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the listed Saturday and Sunday dates (check the operator for the specific event weekend you are booking).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What are the age requirements?
By law the experience is restricted to participants aged 16 and over with identification required on the day.
How many paintballs do I get?
The rental package includes 500 rounds of paintball per day; a two‑day weekend pass provides 1,000 rounds in total.
What equipment is supplied?
The event supplies a paintball gun, mask and camo overalls and includes a safety briefing and professional instruction.
Are there extra costs on the day?
Yes—small extras can be purchased on the day, such as gloves for $15 and a cricket box for $5; on‑site food vendors are also available.
How long does a day run?
Event days run from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the listed Saturday and Sunday dates.
Is there a group meal after play?
The event summary notes a post‑session dinner at the Erica Hotel and on‑site food options during the event.