Further Information

Who Can Book the Lodge?

Suitable for: School groups, Youth Groups, Tramping and Outdoor Activity Clubs, Church Groups, Corporate training, Training and Workshops, Retreats and Family get together's. (Sorry no parties, functions or weddings).

Prices

School & Youth Groups

Day Use Only
8 am to 4 pm
Group size up to 50 - $380 Extras $3.00 per person

Overnight Use
Friday - Sunday (2 nights min) or Weekdays (1 night min)
Groups of up 20 people - $400 per night – extras $20pp per night
Day visitors only (do not stay overnight) $10pp

Adult Groups

Day Use Only
8 am to 4 pm
Group size up to 50 - $400 Extras $20 per person

Overnight Use
Friday - Sunday (2 nights min) or Weekdays (1 night min)
Groups of up 10 people - $450 per night – extras $45 pp per night
Day visitors only (do not stay overnight) $20

Units

2 self-contained units – each sleep 4 people – 2 bunk beds
Kitchenette/separate bathroom/shower
Due to the nature of our camps - we generally cant offer the units to be booked on their own. Feel free to ask - send us an email - but usually they are booked out with the Lodge.

Per Unit
1 Person per night $60.00
2 People per night $110.00
3 People per night $170.00
4 people per night $200.00

Rubbish removal

Groups are requested to take all rubbish and recycling away with them. However, if necessary, we can dispose of rubbish; $20.00 per bag. Sorry we do not have recycling.

Lodge Cleaning

Lodge must be cleaned by group prior to departure – this must be done/supervised by adults. All cleaning will be checked by Manager - Cleaning charge will be deducted from the bond if Lodge and Units are not cleaned to our standard. We recommend that groups pay for cleaning - as the lodge clean can take approximately 1 hour.
All cleaning equipment provided.
Lodge and Units clean - $250

Brazier

Firewood loads: $20.00 each - you must request permission to use.

Activities

On site activities: orienteering/ABL/Confidence/Frisbee Golf etc – FREE with lodge booking.
Adventure Activities – contact Manager for prices or visit www.firststepoutdoors.com our activity providers.

Department of Conservation Web Information

Go to the DOC website for information regarding the local tracks on the mountain that you can visit.
From 1 hour loop walks to overnight camping - there are walks to suit all levels.
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/waikato/places/pirongia-forest-park/?tab-id=50578