Welcome to the original site of Camp Hillcrest!
As a result of the attack on Pearl Harbour and the subsequent declaration of war on Japan, our Government arranged as a deal with the White House to send US troops to NZ as a training ground and stepping stone to the Solomons war zone. This camp site was one of the places the US troops stayed.
The troops became friendly with the locals in the time they stayed in the area and there are many fond stories written on the signboard (See photos).