Join us for a week of family fun at our Orama summer family camp.
This will be a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some quality time with family doing some fun activities alongside times of reflection and fellowship with others.
Our summer camp is an all-inclusive event which gives you your sailing from Sandspit to the beautiful Great Barrier Island right to our front door.
You will enjoy delicious meals from our Italian chef Alex and his team, enjoy daily excursions to some of the most magnificent spots on the island and get to connect with other families amongst quality teaching and reflection.
Art projects, hikes, fishing, boat trips, games, camping, stargazing and many more new experiences await. Come and disconnect from our increasingly busy world into God’s beauty, put your watch away and adjust to summer on Barrier time.
Programme
27th December 2019 to 2nd January 2020
FRI 27th
4pm Check-in at Sandspit for ferry sailing
5pm Departure from Sandspit
8pm Arrival at Karaka Bay, Settling in
9.00pm Café supper for parents and getting to know each other
SAT 28th
8am-9am Breakfast
9:30am Introductions, Health and Safety
10am Café-style meet-up – getting to know each other
11am Free time activities, Projects
12pm Lunch
2pm Afternoon outing to Mabey’s Beach
Free time activities
6pm Dinner
Movie Night
SUN 29th
8am-9am Breakfast
10am Family trivia game, InterAct session
11am Free time activities, Projects
12pm Lunch
1.30pm Sports Rotation on lawn
3pm Afternoon Tea
Scavenger Hunt
6pm Dinner
Family Worship time
MON 30th
8am-9am Breakfast
10am InterAct session
11am Free time activities, Projects
12pm Lunch
2pm Walk to Glenfern Sanctuary
Free time activities
Family projects, craft, raft building
6pm Dinner
Stargazing
Camp-out at Garden Bay
TUE 31st
8am-9am Breakfast
10am Family Fellowship, InterAct session
11am Walk to BBQ bay for Beach Cook Out
12pm Cookout
2pm Photography Hunt
Fishing with Arnie
6pm Dinner
Parents treat - mystery location/kids program concurrent
WED 1st
8am-9am Cooked Breakfast
10am Wrap-up InterAct session
11am Free time activities, Projects
12pm Lunch
2pm Elective trip
6pm Dinner
Family Talent Show
Elective Soak Worship-Commitment Night
THU 2nd
8am-9am Breakfast
9.30am Lawn games, free time activities
11am Movie, Craft and Creation morning
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Tidy up Camp
2:30pm Free time activities
4pm Collect take away dinner
6pm Departure from Karaka Bay
Excursion options
Hike HirakImata / Windy Canyon
Travel with your family and others as we discover the beautiful North Barrier landscape. We will pass beautiful Whangapoua Beach as we make our way up to Windy Canyon. We will then hike up the short walk to take in panoramic views of the forest and beaches of Great Barrier beneath us. You can then choose to continue on to Hirakimata (Mount Hobson), Great Barrier’s highest point, or make your way down to Whangapoua estuary to see take in the grandeur of the beach-line there.
Onewhero Beach
Hike straight out of Orama through farmland and regenerating bush to a 360 degree lookout with views of Katherine Bay, Port Abercrombie and Little Barrier Island. Continue on to the unspoilt Onewhero Bay with it’s 1000 year old pohutukawa trees and gentle lapping waters. Share a picnic with other families and play beach games.
Boat Trips
Make your way out of Karaka bay as we sail around the majestic outlying islands of Kaikoura, Motu Haku and beyond. Soak in the views of Little Barrier, the gannet colony. We will stop off for snorkeling stops, swimming and sightseeing on the way.
Bird Sanctuary
Explore the amazing Glenfern Sanctuary and see birdlife that many people go their whole lives without seeing. Take a stroll to sunset rock or walk among undisturbed Kauri forest. Get a magnificent view on the bay as you walk the ridge line.
What you will experience
A FAMILY HOLIDAY TO REMEMBER
Summer on Great Barrier is an experience that will never leave you, pristine waters, untainted wildlife, and some of the clearest skies in the world.
GENUINE COMMUNITY
Orama Oasis is a Christian Community that loves to express our dynamic and exciting faith to all who come through our doors, Your family will come as guests and leave as friends.
IMPACTING TEACHING
You will get to engage with relevant, honest and impacting teaching as we journey together in families through the highs and lows of today’s fast paced life.
AN AWAKENING
Nobody comes to Orama without experiencing a change or touch of the divine. We know your family will engage with each other and encounter the loving, fun and hilarious sides to God as you holiday with us.
The details
WHEN
27th January 2019 - 2nd January 2020
WHERE
Orama Oasis, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
PRICE
Prices start at $500 per person and depend on your choice of accommodation options. Please see more details on the booking page.
INCLUDED
Charter ferry sailing to and from Great Barrier Island departing Sandspit
Accommodation & food for 7 Days
An unforgettable family experience!
What to bring
FOR EVERYONE
Sun block
Insect repellent
Torch (ideally one for each family member)
Togs, goggles, snorkels, flippers etc for fun in the water
Sandals or similar for exploring the foreshore (beware oyster shells)
Hiking/walking shoes for scenic walks
FOR THOSE IN TENT SITES
Tents, sleeping bags, air mattress/stretchers etc (all meals, drinks, plates and utensils are provided so no need for cooking or eating gear)
OPTIONAL GEAR
Binoculars (if you have them) for star gazing
Surf and boogy boards
Fishing gear
Kayaks