TS Bellona Navy Cadets
Hobsonville Point, Auckland
Try a parade night
Thursdays in term, 6:45–9:15pm. No experience or uniform needed.
Save your spot at a parade night
It takes about a minute. Rock up on a Thursday, meet the crew and see what Navy Cadets is really like – no experience, no uniform, no pressure. We'll only use your details to sort your visit.
What happens next?
Step 1: We'll get in touch. A real person from TS Bellona will message you in the next couple of days to sort your visit.
Step 2: Rock up on Thursday. Head to the HQ Building at 6:45 pm in comfy clothes – we'll show you around and introduce you to the crew.
Step 3: Get stuck in. Join the activities, meet cadets your age and ask whatever you like.
Step 4: Decide if it's for you. No pressure. If you love it, we'll help you and your whānau with the next steps to join.
Quick answers for families
How old do you need to be? Cadets can join from Year 9 (or age 13) and stay until they turn 20. Adults aged 20 and over can join as volunteers.
What should they wear? Comfy everyday clothes are perfect. No uniform or experience is needed to try a parade night.
What does it cost? We ask for a tax-deductible donation of $100 per term or $400 per year, paid to our supporting charity. No cadet is turned away because they can't pay – just talk to us. Camps and some activities may cost extra.
Reach out
Hobsonville Point, Auckland
Training Ship (TS) Bellona
Parade night Thursday during school term, 6.45 pm to 9.15 pm
HQ Building, 214 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point, Auckland