Join Sherwater for our traditional 'hard camp'.

Easter camp is our anniversary event in Sherwater, and this year it is our first as a full shire. Come celebrate with us!

This is a very relaxed event. We camp, we cook over open fires (yes, we've been lucky so far and are allowed fires - and firewood is provided as part of the camp fee), we craft, we do archery, and whatever else takes our fancy. If you want to see an activity, let us know. Or even better, offer to run it!

The site is Eketahuna motor camp, a delightful camp tucked away in a bend in the river. It is a shared site, and we have one end roped off for our use. There are powered and unpowered camp sites, showers and also a shared kitchen on site. If you want more comfortable lodgings, the Eketahuna Inn has newly refurbished hotel rooms - contact them directly to book!

You can book the event for individual days. This means you can come out for Easter, go back home to do work, and then come back out for the second weekend. You can leave your tent set up during this time - there is a small charge payable, and we'll do our best to keep an eye on your belongings, but we can't take responsibility for your things. If you have more than one tent for your setup, such as a kitchen tent or similar, please book an extra tent site for this.

We do allow dogs on site, as long as they are leashed at all time and properly secured at night; there are other dogs, the camp cat, and native birds such as kiwi in the surrounding forest! Common sense is expected - if your dog is aggressive, don't bring them. If your dog causes an incident you and your dog will be asked to leave site by the site managers.

If you have any questions, contact the Steward - Fru Marina Jensdatter - on sca.wairarapa at gmail.com

The Pestle and Pie will again be offering an optional food plan with two tiers - the paupers' plan consists of porridge in the morning, and a basic soup or stew for lunch and dinner. Simple fare, but for $10.00 per day ($80.00 for the week) you can't beat it! The Nobles get a somewhat fancier menu, and costs $20.00 per day ($160.00 for the week). The food plan is available from breakfast Saturday 4th through to breakfast Sunday 12th April. If you have young people 5-12 years old, they can book the Young Nobles at $80.00. There is no discount on the Paupers' plan.

Important: The Paupers' plan cannot accomodate any food allergies. The Nobles plan can cater for Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians, Gluten- and Dairy Free. If you have specific allergies, please contact the Pestle and Pie before booking. If you want to book some of the days, contact us first. Bookings for the food plan close at midnight on the 19 March 2026 to give the cooks time to shop and prepare. Email pestle_and_pie at gmail.com with any questions.