FERNDALE VILLAGE

One big adventure Ferndale Village buildings are situated at the foot of the Waitakere Ranges heritage area in Henderson Valley just 30 minutes from central Auckland. Magnificent native bush surrounds it, and is the ideal place for groups, with accommodation of 16 bunk beds in 8 cabins sleeping up to 4 people in each cabin There is options for self catering or fully catered and activities.

Ferndale Village is available for groups to hire seven days a week. The buildings are spacious and comfortable, being set alongside beautiful native bush and bordering Opanuku Stream. We offer a wide range of activities, from those specifically designed with educational outcomes in mind, through to sporting and physical challenges! Try out our high ropes course, rock-climbing wall or fly down our thrilling 100m long, 9m high flying fox.

The food is appetising and the staff are very willing to assist you in having an enjoyable community experience. You won’t find a more comfortable, professional, organised and convenient camp to accomplish your goals. Enjoy the challenging and refreshing environment that accompanies both outdoor and indoor activities.

EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, AKO I WAHO I TE KURA

We strive to ensure that all school groups coming to camp meet the Ministry of Education’s goal for achieving quality educational outcomes. We do this by using the Ministry of Education’s EOTC guidelines and curriculum.

Whilst on camp there are a variety of brilliant activities which will transform any gathering into an interactive, exciting experience. Develop team bonding through interactive challenges or just have some fun. Have a browse through our range of options and pick the ones to make your camp a memorable one.

We split activities into group supervised and staff instructed. Our staff will give a safety briefing to adults who will supervise activities. With instructed activities to ensure safe outcomes for our guests, our staff will run them.

Our activities are located in park grounds and native bush, so there is plenty of space for your group to take part in adventure, challenge and risk suitable for all ages and skill sets. Develop team bonding through interactive challenges or just have some fun. There are several activity options available for your group.

Our activities undergo an annual independent audit to ensure that we provide them in the safest possible manner, meeting the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Where required, they register us with WorkSafeNZ under the Adventure Activity Regulations 2016.

FACILITIES, WĀHI

FERNDALE VILLAGE
Ideal for any school, community group, family church group, sports club, association or organisation. We have a range of facilities and resources to make your meetings, conferences, presentations and events a success. Our resources are available for you to use. We have 32 beds in shared space cabins.

CATERING, TE TAHA KAI
We are renowned for our healthy and delicious food. Our chefs will prepare healthy, balanced and nutritious meals for your stay. We can provide at additional cost gluten-free ingredients, dairy free ingredients, vegan, vegetarian and egg free catering dietary requirements. If your group is going out from camp, we can provide a packed lunch in place of your regular lunch.

Breakfast: 8:00 am Lunch: 12:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm

If you wish to change these to suit your needs, have a chat with bookings. Please note that your first catered meal is detailed on your group self service login.

CAMPER’S KITCHEN, KIHINI
In the dining area is our campers’ kitchen. We made this facility available to camp groups 24 / 7 to use as you want to for preparing cooking and serving meals making tea, coffee.

At Ferndale Village you have the option to self cater for your group. All that is needed for you to prepare, cook and serve your meals is available for your group to use. Including pots, pans, crockery, serving dishes, plates, bowls etc and and cutlery.

There is a fridge freezer and microwave available for your use, for reheating meals. There is also a filtered cold water tap.

ALLERGIES, NGĀ TAKE HAUORA
We only need to be aware of life-threatening allergies, so that we can take steps to reduce the risks. We cannot guarantee the absolute removal of all traces of any allergy inducing items. If you are unsure of any meals being provided, talk to us. There may be other options.

BATHROOMS, WHAREPAKU
There are separate male and female bathroom facilities with hot showers, hand basins and toilets.

LAUNDRY, RŪMA HOROI KĀKAHU
A laundry is also available for your use. The equipment is coin-operated: $2 per wash and $2 per 1/2 hour.

DINING ROOM, WHARE KAI
The large dining room accommodates a full camp in one sitting. We furnish it with tables and chairs. The room can be also be used to hold any events, activities, presentations and conferences, with projector, screen and PA equipment if needed.

SLEEPING, RŪMA MOE
We have eight cabins, which sleep four people in each cabin. All rooms have a heater.

ENVIRONMENT, TAIAO
We try to recycle as much as possible. Place all plastic, metal, glass, paper and card in the correct bins. Respect the natural surroundings of our camps, leave nothing behind and cause no damage, so that others can experience the same natural beauty. We have designated smoking / vaping areas at camp.

ARRIVING AND DEPARTING, TAENGA MAI
Arrivals: Monday 10:00am Wednesday 2:00pm Fridays 5:00pm Departures: Wednesday 1:00 pm, Friday and Sunday 2:00 pm

Ferndale Village is perfect for a retreat, conference, event camp, seminar training, or celebration.

Call us to book your site visit today 09 837 0494

ACTIVITES, NGĀ KĒMU

Our activities undergo an annual independent audit to ensure that we provide them in the safest possible manner, meeting the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Where required, they register us with WorkSafeNZ under the Adventure Activity Regulations 2016.