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Also known as the Hunua Environmental & Outdoor Education Centre.  The Lodge is run in conjunction with The Auckland City Regional Council and Rotary.

The Lodge is situated next to the Hunua Falls which cascade over 30 metres into the heart of an extinct volcano. Its location on the edge of the Hunua Ranges and only 1 hour from Central Auckland, makes it an easily accessible base for schools, community groups and businesses. The Hunua Ranges has a unique mix of bush and water, swimming holes in sparkling rivers, towering Totara trees and spectacular coastal views.

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  Facilities  
 

Chalet accommodation for groups up to 85 persons (includes separate supervisors/cooks quarters). Tent sites are available for groups over 85.

  • Expansive deck and BBQ facilities
  • Fully equipped modern kitchen with walk in chiller, separate refrigerator/freezer and large toasters
  • Large dining room with gas fire place. This room can also be used as a lecture/meeting room.
  • Ablution block with separate instructor/supervisor facitlities.
  • Fully carpeted seminar/education room.




Programme Possibilities:

  • Traditional use of Plants
  • Landuse
  • Native Plants
  • Stream Comparisons
  • Water Supply
  • Bushcraft
  • Hunua History
  • Art
  • Traditional Maori Methods of Living with the Land
     
  Activities Available  
 
  • Corporate Team Building
  • Kayaking*
  • Discovery Walks
  • Overnight Camping
  • Abseiling
  • Co-operative Activities*
  • Group Initivies
  • Tramping
  • Mountain Biking
  • Archery*
  • Native Bush Bird and Water Environmental programmes
  • Orienteering
  • High Ropes
  • Low Ropes

*Equipment available on site - this equipment must be booked in advance

Contact the on-site instructor on 09 292 4349 for planning, information and instruction for the above activities

What to Bring:

Pillow, sleeping bag, disposable cleaning equipment ie: cloths, cleaning/dishwashing liquid, scourers (no disinfectants or bleaches please), toilet paper, plastic rubbish bags (all waste, except for food scraps are to be taken away), first aid, tea towels, crockery and cutlery. Optional: volleyball, table tennis, firewood.
     
  Charges  
 

 

Deposit

Accomodation
(per night week days)

Day Use & Extended Day Use (after 11am)

High/Low Ropes Equipment Hire & Other activities Instructors

AIMHI Schools

 Please contact the office for current pricing

Other Schools

Please contact the office for current pricing

Community Group

Please contact the office for current pricing

Commercial Group

Please contact the office for current pricing

*Must book in advance
**Special rates for AIMHI schools

Please contact Kokako Lodge by phone on 09 2924349, by fax on 09 2924359 or email office@kokakolodge.org.nz for bookings and further information.
   
  Location and Contact details
 


The Lodge - Falls Road, Hunua
Telephone: 09 2924749
Fax: 09 2924359
Or email: office@kokakolodge.org.nz

 
   
  Policies and Procedures
 
Detailed information on policies and procedures at Kokako Lodge is available under "Resources" (search by subject "Outdoor Education").  This includes R.A.M.S. reports and lesson plans for a variety of activities.
AIMHI schools also have a printed copy of this document.
   
  Looking back on the Kokako Lodge opening day (2002)
  Click here to download this article in MS Word format.