Resources currently provided at the camp are:
A newly renovated large kitchen/dining/assembly room with fridges, deep freeze, electric ranges, microwave, zip, jug, cooking pots, pans, utensils e.g. serving spoons, mashers, peelers, tongs, etc plus a small number of plates, cups & cutlery.
You need to bring:
Plates, cup, knife, fork and spoon, & some spares for those who forget is a good idea, tin opener, pillow and sleeping bag, tea towels, fly spray, spray and wipe for the kitchen etc, rags, dish wash liquid (septic tank friendly), pot scrubs, toilet paper, paper hand towels, first aid kit, personal gear, sports equipment, white board pens, string to tie up recycle items. Gas bottle for the BBQ.
The camp now provides soap dispensers in the toilets and cleaning products for the floors and toilets/showers
Sleeping Accommodation:
One double dormitory has 44 bunk beds and three single beds, the other dormitory has 22 bunk beds. Each bed has a mattress.
ZERO Waste:
The camp and cottage are zero waste sites. Everything you take to camp / cottage you take away. The camp does not remove waste for you.
Recycling service is only available during the xmas holiday break.
Wood:
There is a free supply of wood for necessary heating of the kitchen/hall. You may wish to bring your own paper and dry kindling for ease of lighting. N.B. Wood may also be used for one barbecue/cookout per camp the outside fire now needs to have a permit, which the custodian has, conditions of this must be run over with custodian before lighting the outside fire.
Kayaks:
Are available to Registered Schools and are free of charge. Kayaks are not available to any other groups. You will need to fill in and sign kayak hire form (located under school resources), if you are wanting to use the kayaks as part of your school camp.
We have 4 ocean river sit on kayaks and 4 cockpit sprite kayaks, there are 20 lifejackets to fit ages 10 to adult. It is safest to kayak in the inlet at the southern entrance to Mārahau, the kayaks may be carried along the road but if you have a trailer available it makes life much easier. Please do not drag the kayaks over rocks and sand, after use hose kayaks and life jackets and hang to dry.
Safety Dinghies:
There are two aluminium dinghies at the camp. Some groups bring an outboard for the larger (12 foot) one when they use it as an essential safety backup for yachting. Rowing may be taught in the smaller one. Currently the larger dinghy is needing repair and isn’t to be used.
