Campfest South Island

November 11, 2025

Campfest South Island

November 14-16 2025

Woodbury Domain

538 Woodbury Rd

Woodbury, (Geraldine)

All campers are welcome

campfestnz.org

info@campfestnz.org | 027 277 0752

Register on line | You can pre-pay

There is something happening for the entire family over this family-orientated weekend.

Casual activities will be scattered around the gazebo area where young can challenge the older generations to a round… it might be Cornhole or Ladder Golf to name a few, or a hit on the wall at the tennis courts using a racket and ball supplied. Maybe Whack a Rat is more your thing… There is also a great flying fox and playground to entertain…

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Waihi Gorge is up the road for those that like a fresh dip in the mornings.

Pets are welcome, on leads, but not around social areas please. Going for a walk with your pet? Ask someone to join you!

Our first evening we will begin with a shared tea and a casual getting to know each other. Marshmallows on the Kool Grill are on the menu. Bring your favorite musical instrument and play a few chords together.

Raffles are available on Friday and Saturday, 3 tickets for $5. Wait ‘til you see the prizes!

Saturday, the coffee (with nibbles) and ice cream carts arrive, Archery Club set up for approx an hour or so tuition session on using a bow and arrow (limited to just 16 people, $25 each: email info@campfestnz.org to book your spot).

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Rock painting and kite making will be available.

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After lunch we have a workshop on The Good, Bad and Ugly of living full-time on the road, and a chat on Self Containment with Gary Stoneley from NZ Lifestyle Camping.

The hall committee are going to make burgers for tea on Saturday night. This is a fundraiser for their hall. After tea we will be entertained by a mix of line dancing and country music. With a horse race tossed in.

Sunday, for those that travel with their cycles, an opportunity for a bike ride with Trev before lunch and pack up.

There are:

Toilets.

Dump station nearby at Hislop Street, Geraldine.

Have some cash for optional extras. We have…

Book swap table.

Used camping equipment sales area.

Opportunity to advertise your camper: for sale $20.

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