Camping at the Tangihua Lions Lodge

Tents on the knob above the lions lodge

Camping can be part of any school camp or stay.

When camping a fire is always nice but as we are on DOC land, no fires should be set in the Forest.

We have space for tents if there are more people than bunks

In this situation people set up tents behind the clothesline on the knob above the small lodge. It is dry, out of the way and yet close to all the facilities.

There will be adequate room in the dining room etc. for the additional campers

It is also used by schools and others for when people want to camp but not be too far away.

A close camping site

For some kids this is the first time camping so there is a learning curve and the dark is interesting.

We have the clearing for those wishing to set up camp away from the lodge.

This area is well utilized as it is close enough for the teacher in charge if there is an issue, (there very seldom is), and yet far enough away to make it an adventure for the kids.

Campers can have their meals etc. at the lodge and sleep over night in the tents without difficulty or take gas stoves etc. for cooking dinner/breakfast for a full outdoor adventure.

The camp site is well sheltered with a stream with good water for camp cooking.

There are two toilets (past the confidence course to the left) which are tidy by outdoor standards but no hand-washing facilities.

Camping considerations

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Risk

• Accident or injury
• Damage to environment
• Hyperthermia
• Getting lost
• losing appropriate medications