Lodge and facilities

The Trust has a beautiful lodge located at Te Kōawa Tūroa o Takitimu (Jericho Valley) that is operated by Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka.

The Te Kōawa Lodge is located 45km southeast of Te Anau, nestled at the foot of the Takitimu Range. It is situated in a very scenic area, surrounded by mountain views, bush and with wetlands and Jericho Stream running through the property, and Redcliff Creek nearby.

It’s a great spot for a whānau gathering. work function, conference or for school groups or team building events.

There are excellent opportunities for biking, walking, hunting and fishing in the local area, and it is a short drive to other areas of interest such as the Borland Road and Lake Monowai, Rataku Wetlands, the Waiau awa and Lake Manapōuri.

The Lodge can sleep up to 28 people and is wheelchair accessible. It has a well equipped kitchen with all facilities, and a large open plan dining/lounge area with comfortable seating and a log burner.

A separate accommodation wing has 10 bunk rooms (two people per room) with the men’s & women’s ablution blocks nearby. There is the capacity to sleep a few extras - marae style – for up to 8 people in a room off the lounge. There is a fully accessible wet-floor shower/toilet in the main building. The laundry has a washing machine and dryer.

Bookings

If you would like to make a booking or enquiry, please contact the office at Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka via phone at (03) 234 8192 or via email at office@orakaaparima.org.nz.