Welcome to Camp Hemsworth – You’re Confirmed! | Hemsworth Estate

Welcome to Camp Hemsworth

We're thrilled you're joining us this Summer

Read on to find resources to help plan your trip to Hemsworth Estate, what to expect and to fill out your camp intake form.

Step 1

Fill out our Summer Camp intake form. This will help us create Camp Hemsworth to be your dream experience, tell us about your preferences, any dietary requirements you have and if needed, pair you with a complimentary roommate.

Step 2

Plan your trip. We have resources below to help you find your way to Hemsworth Estate. If there is interest we can also look at providing transport to and from Christchurch to Ashburton and back.

Step 3

Prepare! Check out our guide on what to expect, the planned schedule, and start dreaming of what you’d like to experience on your summer adventure. We will also have a suggested but optional packing list.

Camp Intake Form

If available, would you prefer a Suite or Glamping Tent?

Are you a...

If we have single rooms available, is this something you would be interested in?

Would you be interested in transport to and from Christchurch?

Plan your Trip

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How to get there:

Hemsworth Estate is a 10 minute drive from the centre of Ashburton and approximately 1:20 from Christchurch central. 

Please let us know in your intake form if you’re interested in transport from Christchurch to Hemsworth Estate and back.

Our Location:

356 Beach Road East, Ashburton 7777

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Check in + Departure

Camp Hemsworth welcomes guests from 4:00pm with an hour to settle in before a welcome Apertivo on the Verandah. 

Departure is scheduled for 1:00pm after our Farewell Brunch. 

Your Guide to Camp Hemsworth

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What to expect

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Accomodation

Two king single beds in our suites, and two queen sized foam mattresses in our Glamping Tents.

All accomodation will have a welcome guide, water jug and glasses, snack basket, lighting, towels, linens and a seating area.

Bathrooms

Two out of three suites in the Homestead have ensuites and one has a spacious bathroom down the hall.

The glamping tents will be situated close to our separate bathroom block and enclosed outdoor shower facility. 

Meals

Breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30am on Saturday and a lighter self-served affair on Sunday to tide over until our Farewell Brunch from 8:00am – 10:00am. 

Lunch will be served in picnic baskets for two people to share anywhere on the estate grounds.

Afternoon Tea on Saturday afternoon will begin at 3:00pm and includes a selection of baked goods, tea sandwiches and scones with cream and jam. 

Apertivo will be served one hour before dinner on the Verandah and includes a cocktail or mocktail and light pre-dinner snack.

Dinner is a sumptuous 3-course meal served Alfresco on Friday evening and in the Dining Room on Saturday night. 

Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please include these in your camp intake form.

Wet Weather

In the case of wet weather, we will have an alternative location or activity for each event that is no longer possible. 

For example, dinner will be held in the Dining Room, and Apertivo hour can be hosted in the Drawing Room. 

Schedule

We aim to publish a completed schedule by December 1st. 

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Packing List

We aim to publish a completed packing list by December 1st. 

Have questions?

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We would be happy to help! Please call Rebecca on 0274339779 or email create@hemsworthestate.co.nz