Unique Mountain Accommodation
The foundation members of our club donated time, skills and resources to build a lodge that would stand the rigours of the harsh conditions found on the mountain. The result of their efforts is a two storey, "Lockwood style" building located to the left and just below the top of the Rock Garden chair lift on the Whakapapa ski field.
Our Whakapapa accommodation on the mountain sits in a commanding position over a valley, nestled between Skippers Canyon and the main ski trail. It provides great opportunities for people watching from the balcony, against the backdrop of beautiful Mt Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. A stay at this lodge is truly an experience that few forget.
Our lodge accommodation is located on the Whakapapa Ski Field, positioned just below the top of the Rock Garden Chair lift. When the ski lifts are operating, it is just a 2 minute walk down from the chairlift or it is a 20 minute walk up from the Top-of-the-Bruce carpark. During the ski season the lodge is surrounded by snow, allowing members the luxury of 'ski in - ski out' access.
We welcome both skiers and snowboarders, members and non-members. Our custodian can even even cater for dietary restrictions or allergies when providing our delicious cooked breakfasts and dinners. If you're keen to check us out, please contact us!
Whakapapa - Access Map
What's included
- Comfy 4 or 6 bed bunkrooms with extra blankets provided
- Delicious hot breakfasts and dinners cooked by our custodian during the ski season
- WiFi via Starlink
- Shared bathrooms with nice hot showers
- A library & games room
- Ski in, ski out access via the Rangatira Express lift
- Lockers for season-long storage
- Ski/snowboard workshop with tuning & waxing facilities
- Washing machine
- Efficient drying room
What to bring
- Pillowcase
- Towel
- Sleeping bag
- Your clothes, toiletries, etc
- Any food or drink that's not provided by us (e.g. snacks, lunches) - or purchase on the mountain
- A good tramping pack to carry your stuff up in
