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Camp Wainui
Wainuiomata, near Wellington, N.Z. |
This is a low-cost community facility, owned and operated by "The Boys' Brigade Camp
Wainui Trust"
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contact details
facilities
attractions
notes on terms
charges
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Camp Wainui is attractively set in a sheltered
valley, and offers an ideal base for activities, adventures, learning and
'time-out'. It is only 22 kilometres from the Wellington Railway Station, (about 30 minutes by
car - except during "rush hour") and 10 km
from the centre of Lower Hutt.
Located at 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, the camp is less than 4 km South of the
town's shopping centre.
Find us on Google Maps A large part of the Camp's 240 hectares is clad in bush, native trees and ferns. There are many tracks through the bush for easy or more challenging tramping. Some tracks lead to the adjacent Rimutaka Forest Park. In addition, there are grassed fields for sporting activities and/or tenting. There is also a lagoon for swimming or canoeing - some kayaks and life jackets are available.
The camp is managed for the Camp Wainui Trust Board by our part-time management
staff, Miria and John, who live on site with their family. The trustees
are volunteers with experience working with youth, particularly through serving
as leaders in the Boys' Brigade. Camp Wainui provides for all types of groups requiring accommodation - from small groups to larger numbers. There are three accommodation areas - the Peter Burgess Lodge Complex; the Grattan Bushline Hut plus tent and caravan sites. |
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The Peter Burgess Lodge Complex
Opened in 1989, the Lodge Complex consists of four accommodation units, each of which can be hired separately. Each of the units has four bunkrooms sleeping 4 or 5, giving a total of 18 bunks per unit and 72 bunks in the whole complex. Mattresses and pillows are provided but you should bring your own pillowcase, cover sheet and other bedding. All units have their own toilets and showers. Units 1 and 2 have their own kitchen and lounge - bring your own tea towels. Groups staying in Units 3 and 4 use the all-purpose hall, which has seating for 72 people and a large kitchen which includes a 5 m3 coolroom. Catering: The Lodge Complex is a 'self-catering' facility and all groups will need to provide for their own meals. Other facilities available for users of the Lodge Complex include a large meeting/recreation room in the "old dorm block" about 70m from Unit 1. A smaller teaching/meeting place is the nearby Stedfast Pavilion, which can seat up to 30 people. |
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| Day use: For those not wanting to stay over-night, there are a number of outdoor facilities, mentioned above, available for group activities on site. Groups wanting to use these facilities will also have access to the Skip Turley Amenities Block (pictured here). | 
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| Day users may also use the Stedfast Pavilion (pictured here) if groups staying in the Lodge Complex are not using it. | 
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Local Attractions |
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| Among the other attractions at or near Camp Wainui are: | |
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Wainui Challenge Ropes Course
(pictured here) is on-site. Ring (04) 385 9549 for information. |
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| Wainuiomata Golf Course is nearby. | |
| Rimutaka Forest Park: the Visitor Centre (8 kilometres South) gives details of tracks, whose walking times range between 30 minutes and 4 hours. | |
| Wainuiomata Swimming Pool (2 kilometres North) has an 80 metre hydroslide. Pool complex is usually open from beginning of November until mid-March. | |
| Find out more about Wellington at www.wellingtonnz.com and www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz/ |
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These charges apply to the following groups:- school, college and tertiary groups; church & youth
groups; community groups and 'not for profit' organisations. Rates for
other groups are available on application. The charges, which include GST,
are effective for bookings made after January 1st 2010
Lodge Complex: $210 per unit per night. Grattan Bushline Hut and Tent Sites: $8 per person per night - includes access to the Skip Turley Amenities Block. Day Use: $4 per person per day - includes access to Skip Turley Amenities Block |
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Deposit/Bond Bookings for the Lodge Complex will be confirmed only upon receipt of a deposit of $60 per unit booked. A higher rate will apply for bookings during peak periods, including long weekends, and for stays of more than 4 nights. This will be deducted from the total account, provided the unit(s) used and immediate grounds are left clean and tidy. Deposits are generally not refundable. |
Notes on conditions of useThe group leader is responsible for the safety and welfare of the group. He/she must read the fire notices, which are posted in each building, and ensure that all members of the group are aware of evacuation procedures and assembly points in the event of a fire. Fire extinguishers and alarm systems are for emergency use only - costs incurred by improper use will be charged against the group concerned, $80 per refill of each extinguisher. Smoking is not permitted inside any building. Alcohol is not generally permitted on the premises. However, for special functions, the Camp Manager may give permission provided a bond is paid and strict adherence to specific conditions is agreed to. Please follow the clean up procedures that are posted in each building. It is important to allow sufficient time for this task. If facilities are not adequately cleaned, an extra fee will be charged for cleaners to be employed. There will be a charge for any damage. Payment is due on completion of the stay unless prior arrangements have been made with the Manager. Animals are not to be brought on to the Camp grounds without prior approval from the Manager. Please drive slowly and carefully in the Camp grounds. |
| For booking enquiries, more information or an appointment to inspect the site, please contact the part-time Manager (see below): |
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| phone | (04) 5645305 | |
| fax | (04) 5642134 | |
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203 Coast Road RD 1 WAINUIOMATA 5373 |
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| campwainui@xtra.co.nz | ||
Welcome! We hope that when you come, you will enjoy your stay at Camp Wainui
