Capernwray New Zealand - Our Locations
We have three main properties in New Zealand where our courses are based (click each one for more details):
Monavale Homestead - Cambridge, North Island
Home of our 20 week, 40 week and BML courses
Capernwray Crossing - Geraldine, South Island
Home of our 30 week course
Adventure Lodge - Lake Karapiro, North Island
Home of our ABS course
Monavale Homestead, Cambridge
Waipa District, in New Zealand's North Island, has a resident population of around 40,000: this is fairly evenly mixed between urban and rural, with the main urban populations centered in the towns of Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Pirongia and Kihikihi.
Because of the high proportion of elite soils, the District boasts a rich agricultural base that is dominated by dairy farming but also features sheep and beef, thoroughbred horse studs, deer farming and fruit production. Cambridge is a majestic tree lined town with a population of approx 16,000, it is a picture of idyllic beauty and vibrant colour, it also boasts a star studded array of sports stars who have gained world acclaim in events such as rowing, cycling and horse riding.
It is highly likely on your visit to Cambridge you will bump into the likes of Olympic gold medal winners Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell, Mark Todd or our darling of NZ cycling, Sarah Ulmer.
Historic Cambridge has an array of choice for the visitor, whether you fancy wandering the streets browsing the numerous antique shops, art galleries or craft stores to walking the heritage trail where you can view a potpourri of architectural styles and impressive buildings, some dating back to the turn of the century.
If it is thrill seeking adventure you are after then try jet boating, jet skiing, trout fishing or kayaking on the mighty Waikato River.
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Capernwray Crossing, Geraldine
Geraldine has one of the most perfect settings of any small New Zealand town. Nestled at the foot of rolling downlands beneath the Four Peaks mountain range, and bisected by the tranquil Waihi River, Geraldine is where the countryside literally comes to town.
Geraldine is a small rural town with a friendly village atmosphere. It is situated just 1 hr and 35 minutes south of Christchurch on the main highway to Mt Cook and Queenstown. The town and its surrounding district has something for everyone and at a pace to suit each individual's needs. There are picnic areas, playgrounds, forest walks, a community swimming pool, and a historic Cinema.
Geraldine is home to many gifted artists and artisans and many of these talented people have their work on sale in the town itself or their nearby studios. Some of the creations come in edible form too - Geraldine's cheese maker, chocolatier and the internationally recognized Barkers fruit products all have outlets in the town.
Geraldine has a range of amenities including a grocery store, a pharmacy, gift stores, a public library, and plenty of shops catering to most of the visitor's needs. Geraldine has a number of café choices for a coffee or meal. There is also an abundance of accommodation places ranging from camping grounds to motels to bed and breakfasts.
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Adventure Lodge, Lake Karapiro
The jewel in the crown of Waipa District, Lake Karapiro is the most amazing water based adventure playground in New Zealand.
Surrounded by incredible scenery, the lake provides an international class water sports venue, offering 7.7 square kilometres of flat water for canoeists, water-skiers, yachties & boaties and of course, a training ground for many of New Zealand's top international rowers like, Rob and Sonia Waddell, and Olympic gold medallists Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell.
Karapiro Domain is only 2.5 kilometres south of Cambridge. Whether you are staying with us for 6 weeks or here only for the week, Lake Karapiro is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the lake and surrounding scenery.
The Adventure Lodge is situated right on the edge of the northern end of the lake and provides for a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere surrounded by water, native bush, farmland and view’s to die for. The Adventure Lodge provides facilities and equipment for abseiling, rock climbing, caving, orienteering, kayaking, and ecology and equine trips. With several walking tracks nearby, the area is ideal for tramping during the cooler months.
This is a wonderful setting for the Adventure Bible school. The central location means that beaches on either coastline are only an hour away!
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