Camp Wainui is attractively set in a sheltered valley, and offers an ideal base for activities, adventures, learning and 'time-out'. Only 23 kilometres from Wellington city center, the trip to Te Papa or Parliament takes only about 30 minutes by road - except during "rush hour". The journey provides fine views of the harbour and of the Hutt Valley. Located at 203 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, the camp is less than 4 km South of the town's shopping centre (with supermarket). And we are only 10km from Lower Hutt city center and hospital. Camp Wainui provides for all types of groups requiring accommodation - from small groups to larger numbers. There are three accommodation areas - the Peter Burgess Lodge Complex; the Grattan Bushline Hut plus tent and caravan sites. more Frequent users of the camp include schools, sports clubs, and church groups. We are also pleased to host regular community events and celebrations of all kinds. Find us on Google Maps Grounds: The larger part of the Camp's 240 hectares is clad in mixed native bush. There are several tracks through the bush for easy or more challenging hikes. Some tracks lead to the adjacent Rimutaka Forest Park. more details There are also:
Management: The camp is managed for the BB Camp Wainui Trust Board by our part-time management staff, Miria and John, who live on site with their family. The trustees are volunteers with experience working with youth e.g. through serving as leaders in The Boys' Brigade. We hope that when you come you will enjoy your stay at Camp Wainui. |
A low-cost community facility owned and operated by The Boys' Brigade Camp Wainui Trust, a registered Charitable Trust. ![]() |
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The Peter Burgess Lodge Complex
Other facilities available for users of
the lodge complex and day users include a large meeting/recreation
room in the Old Dorm Block about 70m from
Unit 1. A smaller teaching/meeting place is the nearby
Stedfast Pavilion, which can seat up to 30
people.
The majority of the property is in mixed native bush with several
tracks, some leading to the Rimutaka Forest Park. |
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The Grattan Bushline Hut
Several tent sites are available near the
Skip Turley Amenities Block, and there are
powered caravan sites nearby.
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For those not wanting to stay over-night, there are a number of outdoor facilities available for group activities on site. Groups wanting to use these facilities will also have access to the Skip Turley Amenities Block (pictured here). |
Day users may also use the Stedfast Pavilion (pictured here) if groups staying in the Lodge Complex are not using it. |
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Among the other attractions at or near Camp Wainui are:
Wainui Challenge Ropes Course |
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Wainuiomata Golf Course is nearby. Rimutaka Forest Park: the Visitor Centre (8 kilometres South) gives details of tracks, whose walking times range between 30 minutes and 4 hours. Wainuiomata Swimming Pool (2 kilometres North) has an 80 metre hydroslide. The pool complex is usually open from beginning of November until mid-March. Find out more about Wellington at www.wellingtonnz.com and www.wellingtonwaterfront.co.nz |
Please drive slowly and carefully in the camp grounds.