Activities - Things to do in the camp and locally
Come and enjoy all the activities and adventure
Choose between three sandy beaches, with surfing (lessons available), seaside horse riding, fishing, shellfish, cafés and takeaways 3-5 minutes by car. Go on a guided historical walk, explore the estuary with its abundant birdlife and gather some pipi, or check out the Kaituna River Cut with its great fishing and surfcasting.
Swimming pool
15 Metre Pool - Solar Heated
Ideal Depth for kids, not to deep!
Large sunshade covers half pool plus seating area
CHILDRENS PLAYGROUND
Large colourful play area
- Swings
- Slides
- Poles
- Trampoline
- Sandpit
CAMP PONY
Scooby Doo
- Lives in camp paddock
- 10 Year olds
- 9.2hh Miniature Pony
- Loves pats
- Sorry not for riding
INTERNET - LOCAL PHONE
Camp is Wireless, plans available supplied by IAC
Coin Operated internet booths
- Skype
- USB
- CD Burning
BARBEQUE AREA
Large undercover BBQ area Ideal for group or families get togethers. Power available and fully lit at night. BBQs are free
KITCHEN - DINING - TV
Modern clean kictchen,
- Full stoves
- Microwaves
- Fridge freezers
- Basic Kitchenware, plates etc
32 Inch Plasma, with freeview
PLAY FEILD
COMMING SOON!
Large grassed area, goals set up for family games
GRASSED TENNIS
Comming soon. Levelled grassed area set up for either tennis or volleyball
3 FANTASTIC LOACL BEACHES
Maketu is great spot if you enjoy fishing. Easturies are known for their abundance of Shell Fish, Pipis, Oysters and Muscles. Popular surfing and surfcasting from the beaches, or boat ramp access to try your hand at some great fishing.
MAKETU BEACH
Only 2.5 Km away, beach front dining at Seaside Cafe. Great picnic spots. Estuary popular for selfish, with channel to ocean. Boat ramp
NEWDICKS BEACH
Private acess with toll, but well worth it! Very popular surf beach or surfcasting. Beauitiful Scenic beach and beautiful for beach walking.
LITTLE WAIHI BEACH
Estuary on one side, easy access to launch small boats and channel out. Safe swimming with kids in the estuary or try your hand fishing.
COMVITA HONEY
Internationlly renowned Honey Products, from the edible variety to range of tonics and health and skincare
http://www.comvita.com
TE PUKE GOLF
Enjoy a round of golf at Golf Te Puke. Nestled in a lush rural setting, our 18- hole Te Puke golf course is one of the best golf courses in the Bay of Plentyhttp://www.golftepuke.co.nz
BRIARS HORSE TREKS
Only 5 Mins Drive from Maketu in Paengaroa
Horse back ride with Briar through peaceful native forests, alongside beautiful rivers and across magnificent farm land. Ride your horse among stunning NZ farm and forest with acres of sun dappled trails, deer with fawns and farm animals. Range or options from 1/2 pony rides to 4.5 Hour Treks
http://www.briarshorsetrek.co.nz
SPRING LOADED ADVENTURE PARK
5 Mins from Maketu in Paengaroa
- Kaituna Jet Boating
- 4 Wheel Driving - Bug Mud
- Cafe
