Waipara Adventure Centre
Waipara Adventure Centre is a leading outdoor adventure and activity centre nestled in the Waipara river valley near Amberley, New Zealand. The facility specializes in hosting school camps, corporate team building events, ministry gatherings, and community retreats with a mix of character and comfort. It provides diverse accommodation options including bunkrooms, self-contained units, powered cabins, and designated tent and caravan areas across multiple lodge buildings, with a total capacity for 214+ overnight guests. The centre features extensive facilities including commercial kitchens, high and low ropes courses, abseiling wall, archery range, water slide, flying fox, swimming hole, and numerous organized activities led by instructors. It serves a wide range of groups and offers both structured programs and flexible options for independent group events. (via official site)
- commercial kitchens
- volleyball court
- water slide
- swimming pool
- archery
- high ropes course
- low ropes course
- abseiling wall
- flying fox
- tree climbing
- recreational fields
- accessible facilities
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
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Waipara County was one of the counties of New Zealand in the South Island. It lay between the Waipara and Hurunui Rivers. Local government in the area began in 1864, when the Provincial Council gave Road Boards responsibility for roads, drainage and development and the power to levy rates. Ashley County extended from the Waimakariri River to the Hurunui River was subdivided into 8 ridings, first e
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Amberley is a town located in the Hurunui District in north Canterbury, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately 50 km north of Christchurch. It is the seat of the Hurunui District Council. The nearest town to the north of Amberly via state highway one is Waipara (11 km) and the nearest town to the south is Leithfield (5.7 km).
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Amberley Fruit & Vege
- Woolworths
⛽ Fuel
- Allied Petroleum
- Z Amberley
Mobil
🍽️ Food & drink
- Waipara Hills
- Pegasus Bay Winery and Restaurant
- Pegasus Bay Winery & Restaurant
➕ Medical
- Amberley Medical Centre
- Pharmacy
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Amberley domain toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Tennis
- Netball
🏧 ATM & bank
Westpac- ATM
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How much does it cost to camp at Waipara Adventure Centre?
Waipara Adventure Centre charges a camping fee.
Who runs Waipara Adventure Centre?
Waipara Adventure Centre is operated by Sure & Stedfast Development Trust.
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