Lodges and houses

Forest and Bird, Issue 267, 1 February 1993, Page 45

Lodges and houses

Ruapehu Lodge, Whakapapa Village, Tongariro National Park Set within the national park this lodge is available for MEMBERS ONLY, and is an ideal location for tramping, skiing, botanising and exploring. The 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) 3857374. 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. Arethusa Cottage An ideal base from which to explore the Far North. Near Pukenui in wetland reserve. Six bunks. Fully equipped kitchen. Separate bathroom outside. Inquiries and bookings to Howard Ockenden, Waipapa Rd, Kerikeri, (09) 407-9457 or John Dawn, Doves Bay Rd, RD 1, Kerikeri, (09) 407-8658.

William Hartree Memorial Lodge, Hawke’s Bay Situated 48 km from Napier, 8 km past Patoka on the Puketitiri Road, the lodge is set amidst the 14-ha William Hartree Memorial Scenic Reserve, and close to many varied walks in the area including the Kaweka Range, as well as hot springs and a museum. Information sheets are available. The lodge accommodates up to 20 with 10 bunks and 10 mattresses, has fully equipped kitchen including microwave, refrigerator and stove plus hot showers and an open fireplace. Visitors supply own linen. The nearest store is a Patoka (8 km). No animals. For rates send a stamped addressed envelope to the booking officer, Mrs Colleen Mackay, 89 Rogers Road, Bayview, Napier, (06) 836-6836. Tautuku Lodge Tautuku State Highway 92, South East Otago. Situated on Forest and Bird’s 550ha Lenz Reserve 32 km south of Owaka. A bush setting, and many lovely beaches nearby provide a wonderful base for exploring the Catlins. The Lodge, the Coutts cabin and an A-frame sleep 10, 4 and 2 respectively. No animals. 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. 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 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland, (09) 838-5859. Waiheke Island Cottage The cottage at Onetangi has comfortable bunk accommodation for eight people and has a stove, refrigerator, and hot water. Adjacent to a 49-ha wildlife reserve, 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. 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 home-stead, 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; 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 building. Bookings and information leaflets: Manager, Bushy Park Lodge, Kai Iwi, RD8 Wanganui, (06) 342-9879. Turner Cottage, Stewart Is. 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.