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Tararua Tramping Club Lodge is our alpine lodge situated on the northern slopes of Mt. Ruapehu; a 15 to 20 minute walk from the top of the Rock Garden or Centennial chairlifts, or up to a 45 minute walk or more, depending on conditions, from the the Top Of The Bruce road end.

Tararua Lodge is available for use by non-members, although at least one of the party must be a TTC member.

Description

TTC Lodge, located on Whakapapa skifield, is our comfortable self-catering lodge designed for group usage. It has 31 bunks in four rooms, bathrooms with hot showers, a drying room, a new kitchen, dining room and a lounge with stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

The Lodge is at the same altitude as the top of Whakapapa's first chair lift and is a 15 to 20 minutes walk from the lift. From the Top Of The Bruce road end the lodge is a 45 minute walk. These times vary in winter due to snow conditions. This remoteness adds to the wilderness experience and in winter means you can ski to and from the Lodge.

TTC Lodge is supplied with reticulated electricity, has a telephone and cellphone coverage, and has tank water.

In winter it provides excellent access to skiing, boarding, climbing activities, and in summer is ideally placed for walks, climbs and many other outdoor activities in and around Tongaririo National Park.

Lodge charges

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Hire Tararua Tramping Club's Mt Ruapehu Lodge

The Tararua Tramping Club (TTC) encourages other groups to benefit from the use of Tararua Lodge, particularly over the summer period. The TTC will supply a club member to help new groups run the lodge.

The TTC Lodge is especially suitable for school groups, tramping clubs, geology trips, etc.

View of Mt Ngauruhoe from the Lodge
Photo: A Kubisch

Availability

The Lodge has a high availability over the summer months with only a few TTC club trips using it. During the peak ski season (August to October) the lodge is usually utilised by TTC club members and availability is limited.

TTC plans its winter usage in May, so winter bookings made by May stand the best chance of being accommodated. Otherwise the Lodge can be booked for any day except for those that are listed on the fixture card as having a TTC club trip to the lodge. A day usually runs from 5pm to 5pm.

TTC Lodge charges for groups

What is Provided at Tararua Lodge

Mattresses and pillows are provided in bunkroom accommodation. Groups hiring the lodge need to bring their own sleeping bags, pillowslips, tea towels, and towels.

A range of bulk provisions are supplied, such as milk powder, rolled oats, sugar, flour, herbs and spices, spreads, etc (full details are provided). Groups need to bring all fresh foods such as bread, meat, vegetables, fruit, butter, cheese etc.

The phone is available for local, calling card, and 111 calls only. The Lodge is within mobile phone service areas.

Rubbish and Recycling

DoC's Iwikau Refuse and Recycling Centre is used for the disposal of lodge rubbish and recyclable materials. The new, purpose built structure is just downhill of the Iwikau day shelter. Please note that recyclables must be properly separated. DoC’s ability to dispose of recyclable material depends on there being no contamination of those recyclable materials. Detailed information will be provided shortly by DOC on items that cannot be recycled.

Booking Tararua Lodge

To enquire about bookings, telephone the TTC Lodge Booking Officer Murray Fitzgerald -> mailto:ttc-tararua-lodge@ttc.org.nz?Subject=Query%20from%20TTC%20website on (04) 383 4980 .
Access to the lodge will be arranged by the Lodge Booking Officer.

Payment

Payment would be appreciated seven days in advance of hire date. Cheques to be payable to:

Payment can be made directly to the clubs bank account

Please ensure that reference details include your name. After making the payment please advise the Treasurer Sieny Pollard -> mailto:ttc-treasurer@ttc.org.nz?Subject=Query%20from%20TTC%20website on (04) 237 5261 by email of your payment, and trip leader or the Tararua Lodge committee Murray Fitzgerald -> mailto:ttc-tararua-lodge@ttc.org.nz?Subject=Query%20from%20TTC%20website on (04) 383 4980 as appropriate.