Ōtaki Children’s Health Camp

The camp includes multiple buildings, structures, and outdoor spaces arranged around a central rotunda building near the Pacific Ocean coast.

Established in 1932 as New Zealand's first permanent health camp, the facility operated for 86 years until its closure in 2018.

The camp provided a structured environment where children followed daily routines of exercise, education, proper nutrition, and outdoor activities.

Access to the grounds and buildings requires advance permission through the Friends of the Ōtaki Rotunda charitable trust for guided tours.

Two rotunda buildings from King George V Hospital in Rotorua were relocated to create the initial 120-bed facility.

Location: Kāpiti Coast District

Address: 29 Health Camp Road, Ōtaki Beach, Ōtaki 5512

GPS coordinates: -40.74319,175.12022

Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:24