El Rancho, Waikanae Beach, NZ

14/06/2026

Two amazing Marriage Retreat weekends back to back!

What a wonderful mixture of romance, laughter, tears and true connection.

We have loved seeing couples intentionally invest in their relationships and leave encouraged, refreshed, and strengthened.

A huge shout out to our incredible team for all your mahi ❤️

06/06/2026

Hello again sunshine ...you are so welcome here 🌞

25/05/2026

MARRIAGE RETREAT GIVEAWAY UPDATE!!

A couple of weeks ago we chose our winner of our Marriage Retreat giveaway after receiving over 300 entries.

As we read through the stories shared, we were deeply moved. So many couples opened up about both the joys and challenges within their marriages, and we can’t shake the feeling that giving away just one spot isn’t enough.

It’s on our hearts to offer places to 4 more couples who would truly benefit from this retreat, these will be chosen from the current entries we have on hand.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

If you’re in a position to help make this possible and feel prompted to partner with us by donating towards these extra spaces, we would love to hear from you.

Please email [email protected]

17/05/2026

We have had the best weekend with these incredible Junior Leaders! Check out the camp highlights 🤩

14/05/2026

🔥 MATARIKI WEEKEND SPECIAL DEAL ✨

Book your group for 2 nights and get your 3rd night FREE!

Perfect for community groups, sports teams, friends & family gatherings, church groups and retreats.

Venue options start from a minimum hire of 14 people; choose from bunkroom or motel style accommodation.

Make the most of the long weekend, enquire now: www.elrancho.co.nz 🤠

07/05/2026

WINTER KIDS CAMP

Monday 6th - Thursday 9th July 2026.

This is a 'Day Camp' style event for 5 - 12 year olds ...the kids will need to be picked up and dropped off each day.

This week will be packed full of fun activities like Horses, Rockwall, Go Karts, Archery, Crafts and more ...along with our epic Kids Camp Speaker and Band!

$199.00/child includes activities, catered lunches and snacks each day.

(OSCAR/WINZ subsidies available).

Find out more:
https://www.elrancho.co.nz/Our+Events/Kids+Camps.html

04/05/2026

A COSY ESCAPE TO LOOK FORWARD TO...

🍂 The cooler days are creeping in ✨

It's time to plan your Matariki long weekend WINTER FAMILY GETAWAY!

Book your campsite, cabin or motel now and we'll include FREE ACTIVITIES 🙌

Head to: https://www.elrancho.co.nz/Your+Events/Accommodation/Holiday+Park.html

27/04/2026

We're looking for a new SENIOR ACTIVITIES INSTRUCTOR for our busy Camp & Conference Centre!

If this sounds like you or someone you know, head to: https://www.elrancho.co.nz/About+Us/Careers+vacancies.html 🤠

20/04/2026

**UPDATE - WE HAVE CHOSEN A WINNER FOR THIS GIVEAWAY, THANKS SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU WHO APPLIED, WE HAD OVER 300 ENTRIES**

We’re giving away a double pass for a lucky couple to attend one of our two MARRIAGE RETREATS being held in June.

You can either nominate yourself or a couple you know - simply answer a few questions via this form and you’ll be in the draw:
https://form.jotform.com/261087193706865

Entries close Thursday 30th April.

For more information about our Marriage Retreats head to our website: https://www.elrancho.co.nz/Our+Events/Marriage+Retreat.html

18/04/2026