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 - $395 Extras $3.00 per person

Overnight Use
Friday - Sunday (2 nights min) or Weekdays (1 night min)
Groups of up 20 people - $420 per night – extras $21pp 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 - $420 Extras $20 per person

Overnight Use
Friday - Sunday (2 nights min) or Weekdays (1 night min)
Groups of up 10 people - $460 per night – extras $46 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

We expect all groups to leave the lodge in a clean and tidy state, an additional charge of $100 will be added to all bookings if we deem that the lodge needs further cleaning.
A $250 Cleaning charge will be deducted from the bond if Lodge and Units are not left to our standard of cleanliness.
Groups who wish to leave the lodge and not clean need to book in advance our staff to clean
All cleaning equipment provided.
Lodge and Units clean - $250

Brazier

Firewood loads: $20.00 each - you must request permission to use.
You may use your own wood - as long as it is not treated and is clean of nails etc.

Activities

On site activities: Orienteering/ABL/Confidence/Frisbee Golf etc – FREE with lodge booking.
All resources available on request.
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