Houghtons Bush Presbyterian Camp
Houghtons Bush Camp, Muriwai Beach, is conveniently located just 40 minutes from downtown Auckland; and yet it’s a world away. The camp offers affordable accommodation and outdoor activities for groups in a private native forest setting.
Accommodation:
• 86 beds
• Separate cooks quarters
that will sleep six plus a First Aid room that can sleep two
with their own ablution facilities
• 13 bunk rooms that sleep six
each
• Heating available in the winter
• One separate lounge
• One hall to accommodate all.
Heated when required
• Full paraplegic ablution facilities
• Full separate boys and girls
ablution facilities
Suitability:
Year 2 upwards
• Note: A booking ‘day’ is from
4.30pm one day to 3pm the next
day or anytime within that paid
period you require
• Terms and conditions and cost
available on request from our booking officer
• Minimum day charge $750
• Site visits are welcome and
can be arranged through the
booking officer
Commercial kitchen:
• Fan oven
• Oven with grill and cook top
• Two steamers
• Walk-in cooler
• Freezer
• Toasters
• Microwave
• Servery
• Wash up area
Caterers available:
• www.loavesandfishes.co.nz
• www.campcatering.co.nz
• Local store five minutes drive
• Campers to supply their own
plates/cups and utensils
On-site activities:
• Playing field
• Confidence course
• Use our sports equipment
• Problem solving
• Orienteering
• The Amazing Race
• Burma trail
• Bush walks
• Historia Maori Pa site
• Access to lake and waterfall on
private land
Off-site activities:
• Beach access in walking distance
• A walk that includes 490 steps to the top of the ridge starting from the beach
mostly through bush with amazing views
• There is the Gannet Colony to visit
• At low tide you can walk through an amazing cave viewing starfish clinging to the rocks. Plenty more sought after archaeological rock formations
External companies providing:
Mountain biking, kayaking, archery,
rock wall climbing and various other
activities on request.
• Freelance Adventures -
www.freelanceadventures.co.nz
• Bigfoot Adventures -
www.bigfootadventures.co.nz