Our Team

We seek to provide a unique opportunity for people to appreciate the beauty of the New Zealand bush, wildlife and the pioneering history of New Zealand. We want to develop a love and understanding of nature and its conservation and to provide the setting, facilities and equipment that will foster bush-craft, outdoor pursuits and integrated studies. We hope to foster personal and social development in an outdoor setting and to manage and maintain the natural environment and the improvements within the Department of Conservation lease area.

Kelci Merrick

Lodge Manager & Health & Safety Manager

Luke Merrick

Custodian | Booking Officer

Committee Members

Erin Burningham – Committee President
Aaron Kent – Vice President
Mike Judd – Treasurer
Roselle Entwistle (Rosie) – Secretary
Benjamin Durham – Website
Sherida Cooper
Quinn Pratt
Malcolm Burningham
Michael Cooper
Richard Knaggs
Sam Mockford

Life Members

John Jefferson
Jocelyn Mankelow
Graham Kent
Jackie Martin
Ken Walker
Robert Mankelow
Joanne Ingram
Peter Scott
Karen Burningham
Mike Cooper
Brent Martin