Benedict House

View of Coromandel Harbour from the Western Hills





The website for the parish and its activities may be found at www.christchurchcoromandel.org where there are details of services, clergy and other information.

Christ Church

Please use the Reservations Page on this website to enquire further about the use of the Hall or indeed, use of the church and/or the provision of sacramental ministry or other liturgical services if required.

Father Philip Sallis AHC, Parish Priest
Tel. 021347794
















A retreat house and guest accommodation in the heart of the Coromandel

The House
The House is situated in the grounds of the church precinct and fronts onto a large parking area. Surrounded by trees and shrubs in its own fenced off garden, the House looks west out across to the Coromandel Harbour and hills beyond. To the east, the hills of the Coromandel Peninsula rise above the town, affording a majestic backdrop to this picturesque location.

House Front

The Hall
It has a stage (with piano), but best of all is its view out across the Coromandel Harbour, which provides a unique atmosphere for those using it. The Hall is warm in Winter and cool in Summer. Self-catering or organised catering can be provided for events using the Hall facilities and it can be 'dressed' to suit the ambience wished for by its users. The Hall caters for 60 or more people seated for a stage performances, or large meetings and presentations. With tables and chairs arranged for a meal, it can comfortably seat 40 diners in 'café style' with ample space between tables, or otherwise arranged in a more 'baronial' style. It is a flexible and comfortable space for meetings, seminars and social gatherings alike.


History
The church that stands today replaces the original 1873 building, which was damaged during a huge storm during the late 1930's and had to be demolished.

Pasted Graphic

The current church was built in 1940. The Vicarage built in the 1960's, replaces an older house that is situated next door and is now part of a motel complex. The modern and well-equipped Hall was attached to the church building in 1970.