Activities

Use this page to see what activities we have on offer and take a look at our camp schedule planner for help on how to fit them together and our site map to see where they are located.

All activities are included within a lodge or campsite booking and have no separate costs associated with them apart from non-school groups using the abseil (A separate $250 charge per group)

Adventure Activities

An instructor led, 8 and 16 meter abseil walls overlooking the beautiful Ngatuhoa valley.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
Ideal group size: 8-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

After a 20 minute training, your group will be able to operate the zipline hidden away amongst the redwood trees.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 3:10

Stowed away in our gear shed are 10 mountain bikes for guests to use along with plenty of roads and some trails to discover.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
Ideal group size: 2-10
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

A child friendly, military style challenge course designed for races. Expect to get wet and muddy!
Suggested time: 30 min – 1 hour
Ideal group size: 4-20
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Test your map reading skills, your ability to work as a team and your fitness levels.
Suggested time: 45 mins for short course & 90 mins for long course
Ideal group size: 4-20
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Dig in your heels and pull!
Suggested time: 10-30 mins
Ideal group size: 4 – Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

A variant of dodge ball and Gaga Ball, Raptor Ball is an all on all competition in the octagon structure.
Suggested time: 10 min – 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2 – any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Water activities

The perfect jumping hole right next to Hydro falls.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:5

2 minutes from the jumping hole, this bend in the river has a zipline, wire crossing and plenty of space to enjoy a relaxing float in an inner tube.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:5

Grab an inner tube from the rack and float down the river filled with fun white water sections.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:5

We’ve got 12 kayaks to get out on the man made lake next to the lodge.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:5

See how you fare when challenged to a duel on the battle pole over the water!
Suggested time: 10 min – 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2 – any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:5

Educational Activities

A 700m trail filled with information and stories about Aotearoa’s taonga trees and birds. The custodian is available to lead this upon request.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:15

Learn how to start a fire and cook a meal with minimal resources.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 4-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

An informative and challenging compass reading course that operates around the lodge.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Teams are given rope, tarps and sticks and must construct a shelter that can survive a bucket of water being thrown at them once completed.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: 4-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

With bamboo sticks, rope and inner tubes, teams construct a raft to travel the length of the kayak canal.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
Ideal group size: 4-15
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:5

An instructor led study of various conservation methods including trapping, tracking and general maintenance of the bush.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:20

An instructor led study of how we generate electricity, source water and manage waste.
Suggested time: 1 hour
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:20

A dedicated structure next to the creek in the valley provides the perfect place to practice meditation and mindfulness.
Suggested time: 10 min – 1 hour
Ideal group size: 2 – any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:20

Night Activities

Both of our 150m and 550m burma trails lead participants through the bush at night. You’ll get tangled in supplejack and cross a few streams along the way!
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Check out the stars and glow worms dotted along the banks. Spotlight some koura and trout in the river. Listen to the sounds of the bush at night.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Challenge yourself to sit alone in the dark in the bush.
Suggested time: 10 min – 1 hour
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

There’s plenty of space to set up a tent to get a little closer to nature.
Suggested time: 1 night
Ideal group size: any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

Note: Make sure to check with the custodian on the availability of the campsite as this is often booked out separately.

Hikes

River crossings, giant rimus, swimming holes and massive waterfalls, this trail has it all. Te Rereioturu falls is a 40m tall and 20m wide waterfall flowing into the Opuiaki River. The Custodian is available to lead this hike upon request.
Suggested time: 6 hours return (3 hours return on bike)
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

30 min walk from the lodge, Ngatuhoa falls is a stunning 3 tiered waterfall about 50m tall. A refreshing swimming hole can be found at the bottom.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours return
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

15 minutes walk from Te Rereioturo falls, Whio falls is a beautifully wide waterfall with great spots for swimming.
Suggested time: +15 -20 mins one way from Te Rereioturu falls
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

5 hours from the lodge, Waipapa falls is the most Southern waterfall in our area before the Waikato district. 12 meters tall and isolated from any hiking trails, this trail requires a bit of bush bashing.
Suggested time: +1.5 – 2.5 hours one way from Te Rereioturu Falls. (See site map).
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

This trail follows various streams that flow into the Ngatuhoa river. You’ll pass by two waterfalls and be able to walk directly in the river.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours one way (see site map).
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

This 5km trail winds through a rimu plantation and eventually loops back to the lodge.
Suggested time: 1-2 hours return (see site map).
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10

A fun and challenging trail that follows Milk Bottle Creek track up to its headwaters.
Suggested time: 1 hour one way (see site map).
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio:

Walk or mountain bike, this trail follows an old mill road through the bush ending at the lodge.
Suggested time: 45 mins one way. (see site map).
Ideal group size: Any
Adult/Child Ratio: 1:10