It is situated on 7.4 hectares (18 acres) of landscaped parkland and comprises a clubhouse with recreational and camping facilities, an arboretum with nature walks, and approximately 60 baches, of which a small number are available for hire (the remainder being club members' holiday residences).
Facilities include a swimming pool, spa and sauna complex, a lounge bar, a children's playground, and sports courts.
[5] In February 2016, complaints were laid with the Judicial Conduct Commission over photographs on the club's website of District Court judge David Saunders playing pétanque in the nude.
[6] Though Saunders' name was not published, the case drew national attention, with negative commentary from former government minister Rodney Hide[7] and the Sensible Sentencing Trust,[8] and support from TV host and fellow naturist Paul Henry.
[10] Pineglades frequently hosts the New Zealand Naturist Federation's annual festival, a week-long sporting event held across the New Year.