Camp Sladdin
Thorp's Quarry Road
Clevedon Village

Camp Sladdin is located on a Manukau City reserve at the northern end of Clevedon Village and is a 20 minute drive east from Papakura City and the Southern Motorway. 

The campsite sits beside 3 acres of tree shaded land and is bordered on one side by a stream. A further 5 acres of reserve adjacent to the site is available for camping if needed. A walking track loops around an old quarry which is now covered in native bush.  It is an excellent area for nature study as well as for adventure and fun. See the map below.

 

HALLS
There are two adjoining halls on site, both with polished wood floors.

·      The dining hall (right) is 18.5m x 6m

·      The recreation hall (below) is 20m x 10m

 

SLEEPING
There are four sleeping rooms that between them contain 40 bunks with mattresses. These rooms are located off the dining hall.

There is plenty of room for additional stretchers if needed.

Three hot/cold showers are located in the toilet block adjacent to the kitchen.

 

 

KITCHEN
The kitchen has the following facilities:

·         Two large refrigerators

·         One freezer

·         A Zip over-bench water heater

·         A 40 litre water heater

·         Three domestic electric stoves

·         A large stainless steel bench for food preparation

·         Three washing up sinks.

Campers are provided with a large covered area outside to wash personal utensils and plates.

RUBBISH
All rubbish must be taken off site when you leave as there is no rubbish collection.  You will need to bring your own rubbish bags.
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LOCAL SUPPLIES
Milk and bread can be ordered from the dairy in Clevedon Village the during the week before the camp. The contact phone is 09 292 8769

CAMP PHONE
The camp phone is free to use for the local dialing area. There is a toll bar on the phone the will not permit distance calls. The camp phone is 09 292 9149

 

CAMPING
The main camping area is about 1 hectare in size and runs along the side of the stream with a small stand of trees providing shade. 

BUSH WALKS
A large native bush exists around the quarry.  The loop track provides access to an excellent area for the study of native plants and birds. Allow up to 3 hours to complete this walk. Amazing views coat to coast.

 

OTHER ON SITE ACTIVITIES
Enjoy these activities on site:

·                eel fishing in the camp stream in the evening

·                view glow worms in the quarry after dark

·                ride the Flying Fox over the stream

·                climb the rock face in the old quarry

SAFETY
All adventurous activities must be done in line with sound Risk Management practices and under the supervision of skilled and certified instructors for abseiling, rock climbing and the flying fox. For more details and costs ring Lynette on 09 267 4745.

 

WHO CAN USE THE CAMP?
While the camp is owned by the Scouting Counties- Manukau, it is available to all other community groups, particularly:
Scouts, Guides, Church Groups, School Camps, Reunions, Sports Club training camps and Team Building activities for businesses.

MAKING A BOOKING
Phone Lynette on 09 267 4745 to get information about costs, facilities and activities. Please leave a message on the answerphone if the phone is busy.

Current rates may change without prior notice.

 

OFF SITE ACTIVITIES
Here are a few of the many activities that are available within 20 minutes drive of the camp site:

  • Ardmore Airfield - a flight training field
  • Canoeing & swimming at Duders Beach
  • Hikes to Hunua Falls, Cosseys Creek
  • Clydesdale horses and exotic animals
  • Colonial Woodturners workshop
  • Fly Fishing in the Wairoa river
  • Confidence course in Clevedon
  • Horse Riding at Sunshine Ranch
  • Mountain Bike at Umupuia Rgeional Park
  • Rafting on the Wairoa River
  • Swimming at Maraetai Beach
  • Visit the hot pools at Miranda
  • Rifle shooting at one of two rifle clubs
  • Visit the water treatment station

 

ABOUT CAMP SLADDIN
The campsite was obtained thanks to the foresight of the then Scout District Commissioner Colin Browne and the Scout Leaders of the day who saw the fun and achievement youth experienced when taking part in camping and outdoor activities. They foresaw the need for a good basic training facility to use for all Scouting people in South Auckland as well as for other organisations in the community.

The campsite was named after Len Sladdin who had served as a Scouter in Clevedon in the early days of Scouting in New Zealand and who was still a member of Scouting when the camp was set up.