We are thrilled to announce that GirlGuiding New Zealand will be hosting a Jamboree from 14-20 January 2027 at the iconic Mystery Creek Event Centre, Ōhaupō, Waikato, central North Island, New Zealand! This is an incredible opportunity for girls, leaders, and volunteers to come together for a week of friendship, adventure, and new experiences.
For many rangatahi, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a chance to meet peers from across Aotearoa – and beyond – while discovering new skills, building confidence, and creating memories that will last forever. While many of our leaders may have attended Jamborees in New Zealand and around the world, for the youth members this event is their chance to experience the excitement and magic of a large-scale gathering for the very first time. Leaders and volunteers will enjoy guiding, supporting, and sharing in this extraordinary journey alongside our rangatahi. Whether it’s exploring the outdoors, participating in fun activities, or simply connecting around a campfire, Jamboree 2027 is set to be a celebration of everything that GirlGuiding New Zealand stands for.
📌 Read on to find out more about the event FAQs, and how you can get involved in the Jamboree Committee.
We know you’ll have questions about Jamboree 2027, and we want to make sure we provide as much information as possible as we prepare for the big event. Starting with what Jamboree is, where it’s being held through to how you can help. Take a look and get ready to plan for an unforgettable adventure!
Jamboree is a large week-long camp open to all members across New Zealand and to international Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting groups too. It’s an opportunity to make friends, experience the outdoors, challenge yourself and have fun!
Event Highlights include:
As we prepare for Jamboree, we will share lots more information with you including what to expect, opportunities to ask questions, a pre-jamboree challenge, photos and videos and stories from those who have been to Jamboree before.
Watch the closing ceremony from Tui 12 Jamboree here:
👉 Closing Ceremony – Tui 12 Jamboree
14 January 2027 to 20 January 2027
Jamboree will be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre in the Waikato region, central North Island, New Zealand.
Registrations are not open just yet, but as soon as we have a confirmed date for registrations, we will communicate that to you.
Currently, we are working on resourcing the Jamboree Committee. We have two roles remaining on our Jamboree Committee:
This table here gives a brief overview of the roles: 👉https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jamboree.pdf
If you or anyone you know are interested in any of the above roles or you want more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
There are plenty of other ways to help with jamboree and we will be advertising further roles in the coming months so keep an eye out. There’s a role for everyone at Jamboree!
Yes! We need lots of adults with a variety of skills and experience to make our Jamboree a success. Please note, all adults attending jamboree will be required to be police vetted.
We’re excited to confirm the fees for Jamboree 2027:
Payment will need to be made in full before the event. We will require a deposit to be made earlier and then the final amount to be settled before the event. We will communicate more about payment due dates and options for payment plans as soon as we have that information.
What’s Included?
Your Jamboree fee covers the full experience from Thursday 14 January 2027 to Wednesday 20 January 2027, including:
Yes! Absolutely! We encourage you to look at different ways of fundraising. Fundraising must comply with the Girl Guiding NZ fundraising policy, click here for the policy.
Jamboree is open to Guides and Rangers. Rangatahi must be 9 by 1 February 2027 to attend the Guide Jamboree. All rangatahi aged 12 and a half as of 1 February 2027 will be part of the Ranger Jamboree.
There will also be day visits available for Pippins and Brownies to join in the Jamboree fun.
We’d love for your friend to be part of the fun! We’re exploring options to include non-members in the event and will provide more information about this before registrations for the event open.
We are exited to be extending an invitation to our international Guiding sisters to attend our Jamboree. International visitors will need to be aged 10 by 1 February 2027 to attend our jamboree.
Your Jamboree fee covers the full experience from Thursday 14 January 2027 to Wednesday 20 January 2027, including:
We will be providing the option for you to purchase a gear kit which will include items such as a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. More information will be provided when registration opens.
For international participants transport will be provided from Auckland International Airport on 14th January and back to Auckland Airport on 20th January.
The venue is approximately a 2-hour drive from Auckland International Airport.
We cannot welcome you onto the site earlier than 14th January, however if you want to arrive earlier, we may be able to make some suggestions of accommodation options.
We are unable to have you stay onsite after 20th January. If you want to extend your visit, we may be able to make some suggestions of accommodation options.
For Girl Guide and Girl Scout Youth we encourage you to check with the International Team in your National Organisation for internal application process.
For now, we ask you to Express your Member Organisations Interest in sending an international contingent, by contacting Fiona Bradley, who is our International Lead and can be contacted at [email protected]
We will work with you to provide more information and answer questions.
We may need to cap the maximum number of participants per country. We will be able to confirm this and work with you based on interest received in the next few months.
We will be able to welcome a small number of Adult International Volunteers, who may not be travelling with Youth.
GirlGuiding New Zealand is a registered charity and must comply with the Charities Act 2014 and the Department of Internal Affairs. It is essential that all fundraising is used only for the purpose for which it was given. Even if funders do not request a detailed breakdown, we must still be able to account for how funds are spent.
Below are key points to support your fundraising efforts for attending the GirlGuiding New Zealand Jamboree 2027.
Before beginning any fundraising, please familiarise yourself with the following documents:
👉Fundraising Policy – Click here
👉 Fundraising Guidelines – Click here
Because funds raised will benefit an individual youth member (and their family), they cannot be raised under the name GirlGuiding New Zealand. Please ensure donors understand that contributions support an individual, not the organisation.
Fundraising for an individual is not covered by GirlGuiding New Zealand’s charitable status. Regardless of how the activity is described, it is not considered charitable if it benefits a specific person or group of individuals. Donors are effectively making a personal gift to the beneficiary. As a result:
Are you ready to be part of our largest guiding event? Help to shape the GirlGuiding New Zealand Jamboree due to take place in 2027 by joining the Jamboree Committee!
Volunteering to be part of the GirlGuiding New Zealand Jamboree offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, service, adventure, and fun. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to organizing a world-class event that embodies the spirit of guiding. Whether you have a knack for food services or logistics, a passion for programme development, or a talent for ensuring safety and security, there is a role for you.
We currently have two roles remaining on our Jamboree Committee:
Please click here, for an overview of Jamboree roles.
Further roles for Jamboree will be advertised over the coming months.
Application Process:
If you or anyone you know are interested in any of the above roles or you want more information, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
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