What to bring

  • Torch
  • Pillowslip
  • A sleeping bag or duvet and sheet (extra blankets are available in each lodge).
  • Light clothing to wear inside the lodge
  • Toilet gear and towel
  • For outside wear a mix of multiple thin insulating layers with a wind and waterproof outer layer
  • A pair of boots (not ski boots) suitable for walking in snow.
  • Hat, gloves, sunglasses, sun screen
  • Ski gear
  • BYO nibbles/drink of choice/pack lunch food (dinner and breakfast food is provided)
  • CDs, tapes, books, games etc

Each lodge has a small port-a-cot that can be booked.

There is a high chair in each lodge.

Waiouru has a swimming pool and Tokaanu has some great hot pools so swimming gear is a good option in case of bad weather. Ohakune has a summer pool and both lodges are great places to use to access the numerous walking and biking tracks on the central plateau.

Please also bring your lodge key.