Turn off the coastal road from Russell. Nothing bland about this camp, which
dominates both bays on each side of the isthmus. Water taps are at all 40
power sites. There are 2 blocks of clean basic ablutions. The showers have
$1 tokens. The kitchen is small but clean. Automatic laundry equipment is
provided. The camp store has Eftpos and is open longer hours, during peak
season. Extra charges apply for waterfront sites: beachfront powered sites $22 per person, non
powered $20 and rear tent sites are $21 for power and $19 non powered.
Seasonal Rates apply. Wayne and Tupou are your hosts. Small friendly dogs
are welcome.

Discover Baylys Beach just north of Dargaville. This magnificent mega-beach stretches as far as the eye can see. Although the camp is not beachside, it has pleasant level lawn sites with large perimeter trees. Camping is on 22 sites with power; some have hard stands. Tent space is plentiful. The kitchen is large, with plenty of eating areas both inside and out, and cooking by hot plates, and microwave. A fridge/freezer is provided. A BBQ pavilion has a gas BBQs and a sink. Children have a playground. The ablutions are very clean with good free showers, towel, liquid soap and hand dryers at the basins. The laundry has automatic washing and drying equipment. Nearby is 7 day shopping with two shops, a licensed caf_ and a licensed general store, or visit the Funky Fish. You can hire golf clubs at the camp and there is a dump station for paying guests only. Your hosts, Trish and Mark Rolfe will tell you about Waipoua Kauri Forest trips, and horse treks. Hire a quad bike and see more of the beach. All sites are $18 per adult, $10 per child and the camp is pet friendly.

Arapohue Bush Camp Trust runs the Reading for Rascals programme at Windy Ridge Boys Farm, Warkworth.

It is an alternative programme run by Graham and Joan Crawshaw for boys struggling to achieve literacy in the traditional school environment.

The couple opened their first camp in 1962 on the family farm near Dargaville and have been working with underprivileged children ever since.