What is HolyGround Parua
Affordable group accommodation in Parua Bay, Whangārei
HolyGround Parua Bay is a self-catered Christian camp and group accommodation venue in Northland, set in beautiful Parua Bay, Whangārei.
We provide whole-facility hire for schools, churches, youth groups, retreats, family gatherings, community groups, and camps.
Our aim is to keep HolyGround affordable, clear, and sustainable while caring well for the property, facilities, and future groups who stay with us.
All prices below are current pricing and may be reviewed from time to time.
Prices at a Glance
A quick guide to our current accommodation rates, booking fees, and common optional charges. Please read the sections below for full booking details and conditions.
Kayak package pricing
Kayaks are available by prior arrangement only and are hired as a package rather than individually.
Accommodation Rates Explained
HolyGround has two overnight accommodation rates: an off-peak rate and a peak / public holiday rate.
Our off-peak season runs from 8 February to 19 December, excluding public holiday weekends.
Our peak season runs from 20 December to 7 February, and the peak rate also applies to public holiday weekends.
For groups under 30 overnight guests, a minimum nightly charge applies.
This means the minimum off-peak charge is $810 per night, and the minimum peak / public holiday charge is $960 per night.
For groups of 30 or more, the normal per-person, per-night rate applies.
Children aged 5 and under are generally not charged for overnight stays, at the discretion of the Camp Manager.
Facilities included with your booking
HolyGround Parua Bay is hired as a whole-facility camp, giving your group space to stay, eat, meet, worship, learn, rest, and spend time together.
Explore the sections below to see what is included in standard hire.
HolyGround has 82 beds across upstairs rooms and downstairs dorm-style accommodation.
Current sleeping areas include:
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Upstairs accommodation for up to 25 people
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Five upstairs rooms with two bunks in each room
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One upstairs room with a single bed
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Two additional upstairs rooms, each with one bunk
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One upstairs bunk includes a bottom double bunk and a top single bunk
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One downstairs dorm with 33 beds
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One downstairs dorm with 24 beds
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Additional indoor sleeping arrangements may be available by prior arrangement, up to a maximum of 100 people overnight in the main building
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HolyGround is suitable for schools, churches, youth groups, retreats, family gatherings, and group camps needing practical dorm-style accommodation in Parua Bay, Whangārei.
Please note that pillows, sheets, and bedding are not supplied.
Groups have access to a self-catered commercial kitchen and dining area.
Kitchen and dining facilities include:
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Commercial kitchen
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Gas ovens
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Gas hobs
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Combi oven
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Fridge / chiller space
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Freezer space
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Pots, pans, and utensils
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Crockery and cutlery
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Dining area for shared meals
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Groups need to supply their own tea towels and dishwashing liquid.
HolyGround provides indoor spaces for worship, teaching, group sessions, meetings, meals, and activities.
Facilities include:
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Multi-purpose hall
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Stage area
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Flexible seating
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Chapel / lounge space
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Couches
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Space for worship, teaching, prayer, leader meetings, and small group sessions
Groups need to supply their own audiovisual equipment, power cors, multi-boxes, instruments, and music equipment.
HolyGround has outdoor space for groups to enjoy the Parua Bay setting.
Outdoor facilities and nearby features include:
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Outdoor grass areas
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Space for games and group activities
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Approved tenting by request
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Beach access across the road
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Nearby walking areas
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Parua Bay coastal setting
Any tenting or overflow sleeping must be approved by HolyGround before arrival and may involve additional charges.
HolyGround has bathroom and shower facilities upstairs and downstairs, including upstairs disability-access bathrooms and separate bathroom areas for the downstairs dorms.
Bathroom and laundry facilities include:
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Two upstairs disability-access bathrooms
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Girls’ bathroom:
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3 showers
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10 hand basins
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6 toilets
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Direct outside access from the field or beach area
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Boys’ bathroom:
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3 showers
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6 hand basins
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3 toilets
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Large urinal area
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Direct outside access from the field or beach area
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Coin-operated washing machine available on site
Toilet paper, soap, paper hand towels, and rubbish bag liners are supplied.
Groups need to supply their own washing detergent if using the washing machine.
We are continuing to improve HolyGround’s facilities so groups can have a more comfortable and practical stay.
Current and planned improvements include:
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Ventilation and air-conditioning improvements in dorm areas
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Ongoing care and maintenance of the camp facilities
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Reviewing accommodation layout and sleeping arrangements
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Planning future improvements to make better use of available rooms and camp spaces
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Continued work to support future schools, churches, families, retreats, and community groups
Booking Policies
Dates are not secured until HolyGround has received:
1. The completed and signed Booking Form
2. The required deposit/payment
3. The $50 non-refundable booking/administration fee
Submitting an enquiry, receiving a quote, requesting dates, or receiving a deposit invoice does not secure a booking until these steps have been completed.
A deposit is required to secure a booking.
The standard deposit is usually 50% of the estimated accommodation cost, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The remaining balance is due by the invoice due date, or as otherwise agreed with HolyGround in writing.
Final charges may be adjusted if confirmed numbers, day visitors, activities, rubbish disposal, additional cleaning, damage, breakages, missing items, early/late access, overflow accommodation, or other agreed costs differ from the information provided before the booking.
The $50 booking/administration fee is non-refundable.
If a booking is cancelled less than 3 months before the booking date, the deposit is non-refundable unless otherwise agreed in writing by HolyGround.
If your group needs to cancel or change your booking, please contact us as early as possible so we can talk through the available options.
As part of HolyGround’s current management review, our prices are being reviewed to make sure they are fair, sustainable, and reflect the real cost of operating the camp.
We understand that many families, schools, churches, and community groups are under financial pressure. We work hard to keep HolyGround as affordable as possible, while also making sure we can properly run, maintain, improve, and care for the camp.
Some prices may increase gradually as part of this review. HolyGround Parua Bay will endeavour to publish updated rates as soon as possible when price changes are confirmed.
For future calendar years, groups should expect that HolyGround’s prices may increase from 1 January each year. If a booking is made for a future calendar year before that year’s prices have been published, the booking may be subject to the updated rates for the year of the stay.
Our standard check-in time is 4:00pm.
Our standard check-out time is 2:00pm, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Early check-in may be available by prior arrangement from 8:00am onwards, subject to availability and manager approval.
Where early check-in is approved, an early check-in fee of $10 per person applies.
Late check-out may be available by prior arrangement and may incur additional charges.
Early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed and must be confirmed in writing before the booking.