Located in Dawson Falls area and Egmont National Park in the Taranaki region
Konini Lodge operates on a 'self clean' basis. Clean and tidy the lodge before you leave. Basic cleaning supplies are provided but you will need to bring your own tea towels, hand towels and hand soap.
This lodge is on a mountain and it can get cold. While there is basic heating in the lodge. Make sure to bring plenty of warm bedding and clothing.
Check out time is 10 am. Return your key by 10 am or you may be charged an extra night's accommodation. Keys not returned will be charged for.
No dogs or other pets are allowed in this National Park or lodge.
No smoking is allowed inside DOC accommodation.
Shared occupancy:
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
The lodge is locked by key. This key is kept in a cupboard that is accessed by a key code. You get this code in your confirmation of booking.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Situated at Dawson Falls, Egmont National Park, at the top of Manaia Road and is signposted from SH3 in Stratford.
During winter snow and ice may be present on mountain roads such as the roads leading to Dawson Falls. Check weather conditions and contact North Egmont Visitor Centre prior to traveling.
Popular tracks in the area include family friendly walks to Wilkies Pools, Dawson Falls waterfall and Waingongoro Hut.
More adventurous tramps to Fanthams Peak and Syme Hut are possible.
Konini Lodge can also be a welcome accommodation break for trampers on the Around the Mountain Circuit.
The Dawson Falls waterfall is located within walking distance (10 minutes) of the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre.
Dawson Falls also boasts the historic Dawson Falls hydro power station, with one of the oldest operating generators in the world.
Dawson Falls Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 27 443 0248 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Manaia Rd Egmont National Park |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
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Egmont National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 6 756 0990 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | egmontvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
2879 Egmont Rd Egmont National Park |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 462 New Plymouth 4340 |
Full office details |