Described as Canterbury’s best kept secret Y Wainui Park on Banks Peninsula is your one-stop-shop for accommodation, conference, camping and outdoor programmes. Wainui Park is a favourite venue for a huge number of schools, community groups and corporate groups from all over the South Island.
We have something to offer all types of groups, as well as a camp ground open to families and individuals.
Many school groups come to Wainui to enjoy a wide range of activities with a team of staff whose expertise lies predominantly in running school camping programmes and adventure based learning.
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Corporate and community groups can utilise Wainui Park for a conference, retreat or team building experience that offers something quite different to an urban location.
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Want to make a difference and have the experience of a lifetime? We employ a core team of intern instructors from all over the world who enjoy working with young people and love the outdoors, from September to May.
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Wainui Park offers a wide range of accommodation types, from tent site camping, cabin bunk rooms, to lodge-style ensuite conference accommodation.
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From high ropes to coasteering, kayaking to giant swing, our highly trained and enthusiastic volunteer staff team will ensure you have memories and an experience that will last a life time.
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P 03 304 8460 E wainui@ymcachch.org.nz