ACTIVITIES

Our structured 5 day programmes are designed to introduce campers to New Zealand’s wide variety of outdoor activities. Campers' daily schedules are filled with numerous chances to learn new skills, develop new abilities, and increase their self-confidence. They participate in all programmed activities as a cabin group under the supervision of their camp leader and our expert activity staff. Participating as a group throughout the entire week allows campers to build exceptionally strong friendships and bonds with other campers their age. It's an incredible week that campers will never forget.

Kayaking
A tranquil kayaking experience, exploring the coves and sea life, maybe even paddle with the dolphins.

Swimming
Cool off by taking a swim in the ocean sea. Swim close to the shore, or for the more adventurous, swim out to the 2 floating rafts.

Sea-Biscuit
Enjoy a boat towing you in the water, aboard the “sea-biscuit”. Choose your speed – slow, fast, or superman fast!

Animals
Campers will have the opportunity to feed and interact with a variety of animals. Llamas, ostriches, chickens, horses, sheep, geese, ducks, and birds. Campers may also have the chance to see some of New Zealand’s wild life such as possums and wekas.

Bush Walks
Cleared walking tracks on our 550 acres of private land. Observe the native birds and trees. Get to the top, and view the miles of breathtaking scenery. Treks ranging from 1 – 4 hours.

Fishing
Fish with fishing rods from the jetty or spend an afternoon with Chris, “the snapper man”, in his fishing boat. Alternatively, set the fishing nets and gather your haul at the end of the day. There are plenty of fish to be caught.

Music
Learn to play an instrument or add to your existing talent. Our staff can teach you to play piano, guitar, drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, bongo drums, or to sing a song. Practice, and perform for the other campers during variety time.

Confidence Course
Test your physical ability by trying our confidence course. Have group races to see who will get the fastest time, or complete the course in your own time.

Maori Cultural Experience
Met the native people of New Zealand; the Maoris. Enjoy a Maori cultural performance and participate in preparing a “hangi” (a traditional Maori feast).

Knot Tying
Learn to tie a variety of new knots, and use them when fishing, boating, or on your bush walk.

Recording Studio
Our instructors can help you prepare your favourite song, or musical piece. You can record yourself on our state-of-the-art recording studio, and take with you your very own CD!

Alternative Energy Tour
Learn how Tira Ora Lodge generates it’s own electricity by using a Hydro powered system.

Boating
Have a lesson in how to safely start and operate a boat. Take your friends for a ride.

Jet ski
Have our outdoor instructors teach you how to ride a jet ski like James Bond.

Baking
Learn how to bake a loaf of bread, a cake, or batch of cookies.

Mussel Farming
Take a short boat ride to visit a local mussel farm. Sample New Zealand’s finest green shelled mussels, straight from the ocean.

Organic Gardening
Learn the principals of organic gardening. Plant seedlings, and pick fresh organic vegetables from the garden for your dinner.

Bush Craft
Learn about survival in the bush. Make a bush hut and maybe even sleep in it too!

Rifle Range
Our experienced and licensed instructor will teach you about rifle safety. You will get the chance to test your ability at our rifle range.

Theatre
Get together in groups, dress up, prepare a skit, and perform for the other campers.

Playground
Seesaws, monkey bars, swinging bars, trampoline, swings, watch tower.

Possum Hunting
Join in one of the camper’s favourite nighttime activities. Bring your torch and see how many possums you can spot.

Sheep Shearing
Watch our sheep sheerer demonstrate how to sheer a sheep. Bring your camera and if you would like, take some New Zealand sheep’s wool away with you.

Camp Fire
Learn about fire safety and help gather wood for a camp fire. Roast marshmallows on a stick, and sing your favourite camp song.

Tepee
Take a short hike through the bush to our very own tepee and look out over the ocean and campsite. Get a group together and spend the night!

Games
Our instructors are equipped with hundreds of children’s games that could last for hours!