"Kirikau", West Hoe Heights; P.O. Box 128, Orewa, 0946. 09 426 5050, 027 289 5293 hcsc@xtra.co.nz
The "Kirikau" facilities include a swimming pool, clubhouse with kitchen, flush toilets, barbecue, trampoline and flying fox. Several caravan sites, two powered; and bore water. Various social functions are held, and a mid-year Xmas dinner. (Hosts of the Palm Springs hot pool nights at Parakai, near Helensville on the last Saturday of the month.)
"Oranui", P.O. Box 95 235 Swanson, Auckland, 0653. 09 833 9209, aonc@gonatural.co.nz
The county's largest club, it occupies 10.5 hectares of beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Auckland, with bush, pine, and a stream. Several areas of sun lawn form grassy glades among trees for relaxing and camping. There is a large area for permanent caravan sites, plus cottages available for renting. The clubhouse has an open fire, kitchen and camp shop, with an attractive barbecue outside. As well as a fine, standalone spa and sauna facility, there are three ablution blocks plus laundry facilities. Several miniten, tenniquoit, volleyball and badminton courts are surrounded by bush and trees for shade, and there is a large swimming pool with a children's pool. There is a day fee.
"Murray Glade", West Coast Rd, Oratia; P.O. Box 20 257, Glen Eden, 0641. 09 814 9973, asc@gonatural.co.nz
A smaller, family club occupying several acres of native bush in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland. Facilities include sun lawn and camping areas, swimming pool and children's pool, volleyball, miniten and tenniquoit courts, barbecue and sand-pit. A pool table, dart board and indoor bowls are available. A stream running through the grounds provides a delightful natural swimming pool. There is a big clubhouse with an open fire, electric stove, refrigerator and hot water supply. As well as a sauna and spa in the basement, there are flush toilets, showers and facilities for washing. Visitors are welcome to phone for an invitation - there is a day fee.
Address: Ramarama Rd, R.D. 3, Drury, 2579. 025 296 2795, counties@gonatural.co.nz
The club has full camping facilities on 2 hectares in a rural area near Ramarama. There is a large in-ground pool, a children's area, grassed miniten, tenniquoit and volleyball courts, barbecue and trampoline. The clubrooms have a tuck shop, kitchen, hot showers and flush toilets. There are some powered sites, but presently, no visitor accommodation.
Address: 103 MacWhinney Drive, R.D. 1, Drury, 2577; email: marianne@marmis.net or phone 09 294 8088, mob: 021 155 1353.
René & Marianne welcome naturist friends to their comfortable Bed & Breakfast in Drury Hills. Their secluded two acres of bush and garden features native trees, birds, a tiny creek and outdoor spa pool. Full breakfast provisions are included, and dinner (by prior arrangement) would be a pleasure; or just throw it on the barbie!