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Orama

A Sanctuary on the edge of the world

Whether you’re seeking a personal retreat, planning a group gathering, or looking for space to reconnect with God, Orama offers a place of rest, renewal, and transformation. Set amongst the natural beauty of Aotea Great Barrier Island, we create space for people to slow down, reflect, grow, and be refreshed.

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One Place,
many ways to experience it

Whether you come alone, bring your family, or arrive as a group of 100 — Orama shapes itself around you.


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Retreats

Retreats at Orama offer you uninterrupted time with God — to rest, to listen, and to find your footing again in the quiet beauty of Karaka Bay.

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Group Getaway

Bring your group somewhere they’ll never forget.
Church camps, leadership retreats, and ministry weekends on Great Barrier Island, where space, nature, and community create room to connect, rest, and encounter God together.

Accommodation

Cottage, cabins, lodge rooms, or tent sites — with chef-prepared meals and adventures on your doorstep

Upcoming events

Join us this season

Retreats

Refresh – Women’s Retreat

11-13 Sept

Two nights of rest, creativity, and reconnection: Woolshed art studio, worship, and the bay.

Fishing

Recalibrate – Men’s Weekend

25–27 Sept

A weekend for men to fish, connect, and refocus. Great Barrier Island. Flights included. 

Summer Camp 2027

2-9 Jan

Set on the stunning shores of Great Barrier Island, Summer Camp offers the perfect mix of rest, fun, and reconnection. Whether you’re after adventure, space to recharge, or time with others, your days can be as active or relaxed as you choose.

Orama programmes

Going deeper with Orama.

Alongside hospitality and retreats, Orama is home to two dedicated programme streams — each with its own calling, and its own community.

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Wellbeing and recovery

Structured support for those navigating mental health challenges, burnout, trauma, and the journey back into everyday life—professional guidance in a place of genuine care.

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Discipleship & faith

A place to deepen your faith, be grounded in your identity in Christ, and learn to follow Jesus with clarity and confidence. The Way – Discipleship School runs Feb–May 2027.


Internships

Christian Gap Year Programme in New Zealand

Take a Year to Grow in Faith, Purpose and Life Experience

Not sure what comes next after school, university, or a season of life? Spend six months living in a vibrant Christian community on beautiful Great Barrier Island, New Zealand.


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Orama Internships
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Orama Lodge
Karaka Bay on Great Barrier Island
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Seaview master bedroom accommodation
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Sunset at Karaka Bay
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Looking out at sea from the Orama Lodge
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