Camp Elsdon is a friendly youth camp set in a peaceful native bush area overlooking Porirua Harbour. Wake up to native birds singing in a rural setting within a city.
The Camp is located at the entrance to Rangituhi / Colonial Knob Reserve which offers native bush walks/bike tracks (some energetic) to panoramic views of Porirua and its twin harbours, Wellington, Kapiti and the South Island. It is also handy (1 km) to the local Porirua City centre, shopping and amenities and is 1.5 km from Porirua Railway Station.
We are close to State Highway 1 and 20 minutes (18km) from the Picton (Interislander and Blue Bridge) ferries.
We cater for casual or group bookings (20 to 90 plus). Our facilities include a lodge, dormitories, cabins, and campground with powered and non powered campervan sites and tent sites. Other amenities include kitchens, a laundry, a campervan dump station and resident miniature ponies who enjoy being fed.
Local attractions include Te Rauparaha Arena and Aquatic centre (with hydro slide/wave machine), Go Karts, ten pin bowling, and miniature golf at Pirates Cove.
We can connect large groups to a catering service. We have Wifi packages available to purchase.
Property Facilities
Our facilities include a Lodge, dormitories, and campground with campervan and tent sites. Other amenities include Guest WiFi, laundry, dump station, some parking for buses and cars, and resident miniature ponies who enjoy being fed.
Reception Hours
Office hours are presently 2 pm – 5 pm Monday to Friday.
Additional Information
Check In Policy:
Check in 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Outside of these hours by arrangement only.
Check out by 10.00 am. Later checkouts by arrangement only.
Pet Policy:
We are adjacent to a conservation area, so no dogs or cats are allowed on site.
Payment Policy:
For cabins and camp sites full payment required at time of booking unless by arrangement.
For groups; dormitory and lodge 20% deposit to confirm booking. Balance due 4 weeks in advance of arrival unless by arrangement.
Cleaning Policy:
Campers who leave the camp in an untidy condition will incur a $75.00 charge. If more than an hour of additional cleaning is required that charge will increase by $50.00 per hour; e.g., if three hours of additional cleaning is required then the additional charge would be $175.00.
Parties:
EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL, PARTIES, OR NOISE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. We reserve the right to ask you to leave AND you will not receive a refund.
Cancellations and Refunds Policy
For individual rooms. Full refund available up to 3 days before expected arrival. No refund for no shows or cancellation within 3 days of expected arrival.
For groups. Full refund available up to 4 weeks before expected arrival. Loss of deposit for no shows or cancellation within 4 weeks of expected arrival.
Child Policy:
Adult rates are for person aged 19 years and over. Child rates are for children aged 6 years to 18 years. Infant rates are for children aged 5 years and under.
Gangs and Gang Insignia Policy:
Gang insignia and patches, gang colours, and other insignia are not to be worn in the Camp. Gang members or associates are not welcome at this Youth Camp.
Privacy Policy:
We collect personal data you provide when you interact with our website, or any interaction offline or in person, such as when you make a booking inquiry. Camp Elsdon will take reasonable steps to protect personal information it collects and ensure it is accurate and up-to-date. We will only use the personal data collected for the purpose related to the running of the camp business and delivering services to you. We will not disclose or sell your personal information to other organisations for any purpose other than related to the running of the camp business.
Our full privacy policy can be found on our web site.