Facilities & services

Refer to the individual lodge, cabin or cottage page for specific facilities and services.

Always supplied

Cooking in one of the basic kitchens. Photo: R Duidnam.
Cooking in a basic kitchen

Beds, bunks or sleeping platforms with mattresses, table and chairs, tap water, toilets, toilet paper and a broom and brush to keep accommodation clean and tidy.

May be supplied

Electricity, hot water, showers, lighting or candle holders and heating.

You need to bring

Bed linen or sleeping bags, tea towels, candles or camp lights (where lighting is not provided), food and personal items.

Kitchen Facilities

Full kitchen

Electric or gas cooking (fuel supplied), hot water, pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. There may be a barbeque (BBQ), fridge/freezer or microwave (listed under 'facilities' on the individual lodge, cabin or cottage page if supplied).

Simple kitchen

Electric or gas cooking (fuel supplied). There may be hot water, pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery (listed under 'facilities' on the individual lodge, cabin or cottage page if supplied).

Basic kitchen

Gas, coal range or barbeque cooking (fuel supplied). Bring your own pots, pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

Enjoying the outdoors

Whatever you are doing, be well prepared for the outdoors. Collect a copy of Planning a trip in the backcountry? Going bush? Hypothermia and Survival brochures from DOC visitor centres or the Mountain Safety Council website and learn how to plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip.

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Weather

NZ weather

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Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Have your say on conservation in your community

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

DOC visitor centres

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