We have many outdoor activities available at MiCamp Whakamaru to keep your group entertained, challenged as well as to allow you to enjoy and appreciate the great outdoors. See the activity options below.
Sample Programs
See below for an example of what a activity program with MiCamp could look like.
We are happy to work with you to design a program that reflects the goals and values you are trying to achieve with your group, please get in contact with us.
We are happy to work with you to design a program that reflects the goals and values you are trying to achieve with your group, please get in contact with us.
Instructed Activities
Let the trained MiCamp Instructors guide you through these amazing activities. 1 hour or 1.5 hour sessions available.
A max of 2 instructed activities can be chosen per program or dependant on the availability of instructors.
A max of 2 instructed activities can be chosen per program or dependant on the availability of instructors.
Raft BuildingIn a sessions, the participants will learn to tie knots, work as a team to plan and build a raft and race their raft!
Climbing WallA great physical challenge, climbing on our wall will give participants the chance to challenge themselves to reach new heights. This activity requires a lot of teamwork from the whole group while they help belay each other. *This is an adventure activity. Please find Risk assessments in activity’s SOP. |
KayakingMiCamp Whakamaru is ideally situated for top quality Kayaking sessions. Come learn, play some games and explore our backyard!
ZiplineGet a hit of adrenalin zipping down our tower; Enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Whakamaru from up high! *This is an adventure activity. Please find Risk assessments in activity’s SOP. |
Day time ASTRONOMY EducationBring the awe of space into your camping experience. Choose one of 3 topics. See flyer below:
Hire an Instructor You may wish to hire one of our trained staff to instruct any of the 'supervisor led' activities or facilitate team building and leadership development programs.
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Supervisor led Activities
The MiCamp Staff will train up an adult supervisor so that they understand the requirements of each activity, what they are required to do and their role and responsibility.
In order to ensure the competency of the supervision of the activities we require that the supervisors be assigned to an activity and not rotate with the group.
In order to ensure the competency of the supervision of the activities we require that the supervisors be assigned to an activity and not rotate with the group.
ArcheryLearn the skills required to aim & fire and bow & arrow. Test your aim with others in your group.
Burma TrailThe Burma trail is always a winner. A great evening activity or can be done during the day with blindfolds.
Fire PitOur campfire is beautifully situated on the lake and is a great social area.
*fire restrictions apply in summer 
SlacklinePractice your balance and tricks on this worldwide craze. Perfect session for beginners.
Spa poolsEnjoy a nice relaxing time in our Spa area overlooking the beautiful Lake Whakamaru. *Groups max 10 people
Top TeamA great way to start or finish your camp. A series of small activities that all whole camp group rotates around.
Sports PackHire our sports pack which includes, cricket gear, soccer ball, volley ball, rugby ball. Other items on request.
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Archery TagAn exhilarating combat game with bows and foam-tipped arrows. Participants will compete in teams and work together.
BushcraftLearn about survival in NZ's bush! This activity works best when someone with outdoors/bush knowledge is running it
GPS WayfindingUsing a Garmin GPS the students need to find "waypoint" markers around camp whist learning about native trees
Sling PaintChoose to shoot at targets or at each other in our paintball area. All paintballs are shot from slingshots not guns.
SwimmingA camp highlight! Nothing beats a swim on a hot day or doing a manu off the pontoon.
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BMXGreat for Primary-Intermediate aged kids. Practices on wooden obstacles before heading to the track
Confidence CourseThe confidence course is a series of activities that need to be completed safely as a group
OrienteeringLearn about map reading skills on our Easy & Hard orienteering course. Be the group to find all the markers!
Slug GunsPeople of all ages get a kick out of loading and firing a rifle. The satisfying 'ping' when the slug pellet hits its target!
Team BuildingA series of small activities that promote teamwork & initiative amongst the group
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Safety Paperwork
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Other activities in the area (non-MiCamp Activities)
These are some suggested activities in the surrounding area. The group must ensure they have the correct RAMs / SOP's for running these activities.
Waikato River TrailsWaikato river trails goes right past camp. This is a basic-intermediate bike tracks and also makes for a really nice bush walk too.
Whakamaru / Atiamuri DamLake Whakamaru, which is part of the Waikato River has a dam at both ends. Some groups use this as an opportunity to teach students about hyrdro power.
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FishingLake Whakamaru is full of trout (must be a license holder) along with that we get lots of rud in the summer which the kids (and adults) love to catch!
Orakei korako GeothermalsThis amazing geothermal walk is located 30mins away from camp. See their website for more details www.orakeikorako.co.nz
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Pureora Forest ParkThe start of the Pureora Forest is only 20 mins drive from camp. It is filled will short to long, easy to hard tracks. See the DOC website for more info.
Rotorua / TaupoMiCamp Whakamaru is only 45 minutes from Rotorua and 35 minutes from Taupo. Both these locations have lots of attactions.
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