Peter Snell Youth Village
27 acres of New Zealand bush and parkland overlooking the waters and islands of Mahurangi — just 45 minutes from downtown Auckland.
Welcome to Peter Snell Youth Village
Our 27 acres of gorgeous bush and parkland thrive with native bird life, overlook the stunning waters and islands of Mahurangi, and give you access to a secluded rocky shore and a large sandy beach. It's the perfect spot to host a group, whether large or small, since we have two independent facilities — bring your own programme or let our team help you build one.
Sleeps up to 120
Two independent facilities — the Peter Snell building sleeps 88 and Dearsly Cottage 32 — booked together or separately.
Fully catered or self-catered
Professional chefs cook for groups in the main building, while Dearsly Cottage has its own well-equipped kitchen.
A whole range of activities
From easy-going frisbee golf and hobo stoves to archery, slingshot paintball and the 60m water slide.
Our facilities
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Peter Snell Camp
Sleeps 88Our main facility — two dormitory wings sleeping 88, a fully catered dining room, and use of the recreation hall next door.
Dearsly Cottage
Sleeps 32A self-catered facility lower on the hill — the original farm homestead, refurbished and extended, with four new cabins sleeping 32 and its own meeting room.
Recreation Hall
A separate multi-purpose hall for meetings, games and evening programmes — data projector, PA system, 120 chairs, sofas and heating.
Grounds & Outdoor Facilities
27 acres of bush and parkland — playground, giant trampolines, a forest glade for outdoor gatherings, BBQs, a fire pit and tidal access to a secluded sandy beach.
Things to do
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