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OUR NEXT FAMILY CAMP IS EARLY JANUARY 2026!

OUR NEXT FAMILY CAMP IS EARLY JANUARY 2026!

Remember family holidays from days gone by…that sweet scent of bug spray and sunscreen and not a device in sight?

Where else will you find a holiday that offers your accommodation, meals and activities all in the one place…El Rancho offers all this and more!

Families come in all shapes and sizes…if yours includes grandparents, uncles, aunties, cousins and close friends…then that’s totally fine with us. We can’t wait to see you.

We’ve got all the summer fun you need to entertain your whole tribe…tubing on the river, kayaking on the pond, swimming in the pool and speeding down the waterslide are just some of the highlights!
 

 

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What's included and how much does it cost?

The Camp includes the following:

  • Three nights accommodation in your own motel unit, cabin or on a campsite (BYO tent/caravan).
  • Nine fully catered meals – kicking off with dinner on Thursday through to a packed lunch to take with you on Sunday.
  • A great line up of entertainment for the whole family.
  • An exciting range of onsite activities including Horseriding, Rockwall, Go Karts, Archery, Kayaks and so much more!


What does Family Camp look like?

  • Food - Walking away from Family Camp is more like rolling away from Family Camp; we offer a continental or a full-cooked breakfast each day, along with delicious lunches and dinners to suit all ages. You won't have a chance to get hungry your whole stay!
 
  • Activities - the focus each afternoon is El Rancho's onsite activities; try your hand at things like Archery, Crate Stacking or Tubing down the Waikanae river*. Prefer to kick back and relax? Our canteen will be open and the pool will keep the kids busy *actual activity schedule to be confirmed and subject to change depending on weather.
 
  • Family Events - our very own mini carnival games, game show and fireworks night will provide your family with fun opportunities to be together and maybe even win some cool prizes!
 
  • Chapel - on the Sunday morning of camp we invite you to join us for an all-in church service that will celebrate the time we’ve spent together as family. Whether you attend church every week, occasionally or not at all, this is a special family time we'd love you to be part of.


***For some families, financial hardship is a barrier to them attending. If you are in a position to sponsor a family to come, please contact us on programmeinfo@elrancho.co.nz***


Accommodation Options

Motel Accommodation

 

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Wanting the full camp experience with a few more luxuries added in?


These motel units come fully equipped with everything you will need for your stay with us,
including all linen/towels and your own bathroom.

Motel package (2025 prices, 2026 will be slightly higher)
$599 base rate (first person), $99 for each additional person age 4+

**Babies and toddlers welcome, in fact kids 3 years and under are FREE!

Note: Some of our motel units are able to accommodate 10-14 people, so if you're savvy - two families could book together and only pay the additional costs.

 

Cabin and Campsite Accommodation



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Looking for the nostalgic family camp experience?


Then our traditional cabins and campsites are perfect for you!

These options of accommodation have shared bathroom facilities and you will need to bring your own bedding, pillows and towels.


Cabin Package (2025 prices, 2026 will be slightly higher)
$299 base rate (first person), $99 for each additional person age 4+

**Babies and toddlers welcome, in fact kids 3 years and under are FREE!

Note: We have a variety of cabin sizes available, with some able to sleep up to 11 people...
...so if you would like to book more than one family together, be in quick for this option as you will only have to pay the initial base rate and then add the additional fees.


Campsite Package (2025 prices, 2026 will be slightly higher)
$199 base rate (first person), $99 for each additional person age 4+

**Babies and toddlers welcome, in fact kids 3 years and under are FREE!

Note: the maximum number of guests per campsite is 6.

 


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