FOREST & BIRD LODGES AND HOUSES

Forest and Bird, Volume 23, Issue 2, 1 May 1992, Page 52

FOREST & BIRD LODGES AND HOUSES

Ruapehu Lodge, Whakapapa Village, Tongariro National Park Set in a privileged position within the national park this lodge is available for MEMBERS ONLY, and is an ideal location for tramping, skiing, botanising and exploring. The comfortable lodge holds 32 people in four bunk rooms, and provides all facilities except food and bedding. Private parties are restricted to 10 members. Bookings and inquiries should be made to PO Box 631, Wellington (04) 385-7374. The lodge is very popular, and bookings may be made six months in advance, if secured with a 20% deposit. The rates are reasonable, and fluctuate seasonally. Full payment is required four weeks prior to occupation, after which time there is no refund for cancellation. Turner Cottage, Stewart Island This three-roomed dwelling accommodates six people. For details send a stamped, addressed envelope, to: "Turner Cottage", C/Mrs M. Tait, PO Box 48, Stewart Island, (03) 219-1396.

William Hartree Memorial Lodge, Hawke’s Bay The lodge is 48 km from Napier on the Puketitiri Road and 8 km past Patoka, amid the 14-ha 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 fully equipped kitchen. Visitors supply their own linen and cutlery. The nearest store is 8 km away. No animals are permitted. For rates send a stamped addressed envelope to the Booking Officer, Mrs Colleen MacKay, 89 Rodgers Road, Bayview, Napier, (06) 836-6836. Tautuku Lodge Tautuku State Highway 92, South East Otago. Situated on Forest and Bird’s 550 ha Lenz Reserve 32 km south of Owaka. A bush setting, and many lovely beaches nearby provide a wonderful base for exploring the Catlins. Three well appointed buildings, the Lodge, the Coutts cabin and an A-frame sleep 10, 5 and 2 respectively. For information and rates please send a stamped addressed envelope to the caretaker: Miss M. Roy, Papatowai, Owaka, RD2. Phone (03) 415-8024.

Tai Haruru Lodge, Piha, West Auckand A seaside home situated in Garden Road, Piha, 38 km from central Auckland. Eight minutes’ walk from the Piha store and close to bush reserves and walking tracks in the Waitakere Ranges. The lodge is fully equipped and sleeps six to eight people. It has a large lounge with open fire, dining area, and modern kitchen. You will need food, bed linen, 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 Rd., Henderson, Auckland, (09) 838-5859. 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 49-ha 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, Mr D. McLean, 55a Queens Drive, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, (09) 726-494. Bushy Park Lodge Kai Iwi, 24 km northwest of Wanganui on sealed road off SH 3. Historic homestead, fine grounds and 89 ha of virgin bush with tracks and trees identified. Accommodation for 16 in six bedrooms, single and double beds, electric blankets, heaters and vanity units. Six extra folding beds. Bedding, linen and towels supplied. Showers, drying cupboard, kitchen with electric stoves, microwave, refrigerator, deep freeze, cutlery and crockery. Bring own food. Milk may be ordered. Open 7 days a week; reduced off-peak rates. A bunkhouse for 12 is available for group bookings. It has kitchen facilities, mattresses and pillows. Toilets and showers are in the adjacent stables building. Bookings and information leaflets: Manager, Bushy Park Lodge, Kai Iwi, RD8 Wanganui, (06) 342-9879.