For further information contact the Tararua Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz?Subject=Query from TTC website Vivienne Radcliffe on 021 948 634 or Vince Jennings on 027 437 8958.
Tararua Tramping Club Lodge is our unique alpine lodge situated on the northern slopes of Mt. Ruapehu, GPS co-ordinates: 1820807.14, 5653092.69, at an altitude of 1764m. Tararua Lodge_Trail_Map_Whakapapa in the Whakapapa Alpine Area providing both summer and winter facilities. It is within the Tongariro National Park and World Heritage area. Tararua Lodge is available year round for members and their guests. At least one of the party must be a TTC member
It is essential you make a booking before visiting the lodge.
To book a lodge stay during the summer of 2024/2025 please contact Tararua Lodge Committee -> mailto:ttc [period] tararua [period] lodge [snail] ttc [period] org [period] nz?Subject=Query from TTC website Vivienne Radcliffe on 021 948 634 or Vince Jennings on 027 437 8958 For booking during the winter please visit our Lodge trip page.
Tararua Lodge is the base for many of our winter activities.
Trips to the lodge
If you are going to visit the lodge, please see our visiting Tararua Lodge page.
If you are leading a trip to the lodge, please see our trip leader's page.
At the lodge
Tararua Lodge is a comfortable self-catering lodge designed for group usage. It has 30 bunks in four rooms, bathrooms with hot showers, drying room, kitchen with a commercial steriliser, dining room, and a lounge with stunning views over the surrounding mountainside and countryside beyond.
The Lodge is at 1764m, the same altitude as, and a 15 to 20 minute walk from, the top of the Rangatira Express chairlift. It is a 45 minute or so walk, depending on conditions, from the the Top Of The Bruce road end. These times vary in winter due to snow conditions. This remoteness adds to the wilderness experience and in winter means you can sometimes ski to and from the Lodge.
Tararua Lodge is supplied with reticulated electricity, has mobile phone coverage, and tank water.
In winter it provides excellent access to skiing, boarding, ski-touring, climbing and mountaineering activities, and in summer is ideally placed for walks, climbs and many other outdoor activities in and around Tongariro National Park.
Lodge charges
Tararua Lodge has summer and winter rates. Membership of the club entitles you to lower rates.
Visit a volcano: hire TTC's Mt Ruapehu Lodge
Yes, you can hire the lodge for your school or group. See here for details.
What is Provided at Tararua Lodge
Mattresses and pillows are provided in bunkroom accommodation. Everybody using the lodge needs to bring their own sleeping bags, pillowslips 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.
There is a phone for inward calls only. The Lodge is within mobile phone service coverage.
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.