Society's Lodges and Houses

Forest and Bird, Volume 17, Issue 4, 1 November 1986, Page 40

Society's Lodges and Houses

Bushy Park Lodge Kai Iwi, 24km north of Wanganui on sealed road. Historic homestead, fine grounds and view. 89 ha of virgin bush with tracks and trees identified. Accommodation: for 15 in six bedrooms, single and double beds, electric blankets, heater and vanity units. Sleeps 24 with mattresses. Bedding, linen and towels supplied. Showers, drying cupboard, kitchen with electric stoves, refrigerator, deep freeze, cutlery and crockery. Bring own rations. Milk may be ordered. Fees: (House Guests) Members $20 single, $25 double, Non-members $25 single, $30 double. Children 6-12 $8. (Day Visitors) All adults $2, children 5-15 $1, Family $3 or $5. Closed to day visitors but not House Guests Mon & Tues except holiday periods. Bookings and Information Leaflet: Custodian, Bushy Park Lodge, Kai Iwi, RD8 Wanganui. Telephone Kai Iwi 879. STD (064) 29-879. Okarito Beach NFAC Cottage Sleeps 4-6 in basic but comfortable facilities, water, wood stove, 2 » rooms. Sited in historic township, coastal and bush walks, Okarito lagoon, Westland National Park and glaciers. $3 per person per night. Bookings: Bill Minehan, Private Bag, Hokitika, Ph 734 Whataroa.

William Hartree Memorial Lodge, Hawke's Bay The lodge is situated 48km from Napier on the Puketitiri Road and 8km past Patoka, amid the 14ha William Hartree Memorial Scenic Reserve. The Lodge accommodates 10 people. Extra mattresses and pillows are available to sleep up to 20. The lodge has a full equipped kitchen, including refrigerator. Visitors supply their own linen and cutlery. The nearest store is 8km away. No animals are permitted. For rates send a stamped addressed envelope to the Booking Officer, June Norther, 212 Kennedy Road, Napier, Telephone Napier 438 193. Ruapehu Lodge, Whakapapa Village, Tongariro National Park Ruapehu Lodge is now available for MEMBERS ONLY, and all bookings must be made with the Society's head Office, P.O. Box 631, Wellington. Fees: Winter Season (1 June to 31 October and Christmas and Easter holidays $11.00 per night. Summer Season | November to 31 May) Adults $7.70 per night Children $4.40 per night. (GST inclusive) Full payment must be paid four weeks before occupation, (otherwise bookings may be forfeited) after which time there is no refund for cancellation. No animals or pets are allowed in the lodge or the National Park.

There is no key at the lodge, but one will be posted ten days before occupancy. No member may occupy the lodge without first booking through Head Office, Wellington. Tautuku Lodge Tautuku State Highway 92, South East Otago. Situated on the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society's 550 ha Lenz Reserve 32 km south of Owaka. In a bush setting, and many lovely beaches nearby providing a wonderful base for exploring the Catlins. 3 well appointed buildings, the Lodge, the Coutts cabin and an Aframe sleep 10, 5 and 2 respectively. Information and rates on application to the caretaker: Miss M. Roy, Papatowai, Owaka, R.D.2. Phone (0299) 58-024. Stamped addressed envelope with inquiries please. Turner Cottage, Stewart Island Turner Cottage, is on Stewart Island and is a two-roomed dwelling furnished for three people. For details write, enclosing a stamped, addressed envelope, to: ‘Turner Cottage’’, C/o Mrs N. Fife, P.O. Box 67, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island. Tai Haruru Lodge, Piha, West Auckland A seaside home situated in Garden Road, Piha, 38km from central Auckland. Eight minutes’ walk from the

Piha store, with right-of-way access to the surfbeach and close to bush reserves and walking tracks in the Waitakere Ranges. The lodge is fully equipped and sleeps six to eight persons. It has a large lounge with open fire, dining area, and modern kitchen. You will need food supplies, bed line, towels, and tea-towels. Different rates apply for winter and summer, for rates send a stamped, addressed envelope to the Booking Officer, Mrs B. Marshall, 160 Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland. Telephone 836-5859. Waiheke Island Cottage, Onetangi, Waiheke Island The cottage has comfortable bunk accommodation for eight people and has a stove, refrigerator, and hot water. Adjacent to a 49ha wildlife reserve, belonging to the Society it is in easy walking distance from shops and beach. It is reached by ferry from Auckland City (two or three returns daily ) and by bus or taxi from the island ferry wharf. Everything is supplied except linen and food. No animals are permitted. Different rates apply for winter and summer. For rates send an addressed envelope to the Booking Officer, Mrs R. Foley, 23 Stoddard Street, Mt Roskill, Auckland. Telephone Auckland 696-769 (evenings).