Pirongia Forest Park Lodge - Accommodation, Adventure on Pirongia Mountain for School Camps, Youth G
Pirongia Lodge, an educational facility based on DOC land at the foothills of Waikato's Mount Pirongia. Suitable for School groups, youth groups, clubs, associations, sports camps, corporate groups and family gatherings.
13/08/2026
We are Fundraising for a new oven!
We have set up a Givealittle page - would love your support!
Pirongia Forest Park Lodge inc Help support the ongoing upkeep of Pirongia Forest Park Lodge so we can continue providing affordable outdoor education and experiences.
02/08/2026
We are selling our old Lodge Oven. Thanks to Matthew and the amazing team at Total Kitchens - Te Rapa. We now have a new one.
Offers please - collect only. still works - Can be 2 phase 30amp and needs to be wired in.
02/08/2026
Massive shout out to Coombes Sand (Ngahinapouri), who donated 20 cubes of sand for our Pétanque court. We also need to acknowledge the amazing support that Langmans Contracting (Te Pahu) gave us by carting the sand to us - plus topsoil to finish off the ground surrounding the court.
Thank you to both local businesses - without your help we COULD NOT have made this happen.
Kate and team
22/07/2026
We get that having a school camp can be expensive. We can offer school camps from as little as $22pp per night (self cater). We have a range of free activities that can keep students busy, plus all the lovely walks on our Beautiful maunga. For an adventure camp, prices start from $65 pp per night (self cater). (Based on group of 50). Get in touch if you want to book an epic camp [email protected] or 022 487 2389
Hello! We are trying to get in contact with Jack Knight - he was once one of our committee members and chairman for many years - does anyone have any contact with him?
Many thanks
17/06/2026
We are delighted to get our new Native Tree Grove underway, and thanks to the wonderful chaps Te Awamutu Menz Shed we have one of the two benches installed. Thankyou to our amazing support crew seen below and for the support of the TA Menzshed.
Kia ora all! Im looking for a contact for the family of Mr and Mrs Vic Smart (Te Awamutu) as Vic was an integral member of the Lodge committee for many years and we want to get in touch with his and Joyce's family - can anyone help?
Please contact Kate = [email protected]
02/06/2026
We are so delighted to have received funding from Waipā District Council Pirongia Ward Committee for the installation of our new Pétanque Court. This will be another activity that is not only fully inclusive, but a free to run asset for all lodge groups. Thankyou!
14/02/2026
Utter devastation on the Mangakara track. It is now closed as both bridges have washed away. We are very sad, so many of our groups walk that track.