Set high on a coastal headland with direct access to the water's edge, this Christian group accommodation centre caters to youth retreats, conferences, family gatherings, and school camps. Accommodation ranges from modern hillside lodges (Lodges 1 and 2, which sleep up to 24 across both units with sweeping views of the estuary, dunes, and ocean) through to large-scale group quarters. Onsite highlights include the camp's popular waterslide, water-based estuary activities, and qualified instructor-led programmes. Recent news from the venue notes a new Bush Camp glamping area opening for summer 2026/27, taking pencil bookings from August 2026 to sleep groups of 20 to 60 in canvas tents alongside a dedicated kitchen, barbecue shelter, and outdoor fireplace.
Organisers and leaders praise the responsive management, attentiveness of the onsite staff, and the morning views across the harbour. School groups particularly highlight how the immediate coastal setting lends itself naturally to outdoor science studies and aquatic activities, while returning youth groups appreciate regular upgrades to the facilities. You will find it on Estuary Drive in Mangawhai Heads, just over an hour north of Auckland. Our pick in Mangawhai Heads for a scenic, well-supported coastal camp retreat.