Otago Youth Adventure Trust

Each Block:
9 sets of bunks.
Others to be confirmed

N/A

The "Lions Den" is our latest improvement at Tautuku, it was completed in 2023. This can be hired in addition to the main complex, however it can't be hired out by itself. Please contact the Warden for further details.

A spacious, modern kitchen is available for use, with electric stoves, microwave, multiple toaster, modern sterilizer
and an instant hot water dispenser.

All cooking equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery are supplied.

An adjacent pantry provides a storage area for food and there is a large fridge and a large freezer for cold storage.

You will need to bring:
· All food requirements
· Detergent, tea towels
· All cleaning materials (Disinfectants, cloths and toilet paper)
· Rubbish bags

The nearest store is the Owaka Four Square

Buckets, brooms and mops provided.

A double server connects the kitchen and the dining room/hall.

In the dining room there are:
• Nine long tables
• 18 long stools
• A map of the local area

The hall has the following facilities:
• Open fire
• Piano
• Clothes drying racks
• Bookcase
• Shipwreck information
• Historical information

Deck
Outside the dining room/hall there is a covered deck

There are modern female and male hand basins, showers, and toilets.

There is an ample supply of hot water

One bed is available for use in the sick bay and a trolley stretcher.

The closest medical centres:
• Catlins Medical Centre, ph 03 415 8006
• Balclutha GPs, ph 03 419 0400
• After hours Balclutha Hospital, ph 03 419 0500

2 tubs for rinsing with manual wringers. There is also a modern washing machine is available for use (Contact the warden)

Drying rooms:
There are 2 rooms with multiple racks for drying clothes.


You will need to bring:

· Washing powder

An abseiling wall is located in a nearby quarry.

Requires:
· Own equipment and ropes

There is a great flying fox near the cabins.

Adult supervision is required. One person at a time permitted to ride on the cable.

This is located in the bush near to the camp.

• 25 obstacles allow for a two hour session
• Not suitable for children under seven

Requires:
• Harness to be used on some activities
• Adult supervision

Varied difficulty climbing wall.

Your own equipment and ropes are required.

Six different problem-solving items designed to test people’s ability to work as a team of 10 to 12.

Allow 2 hours.

12 kayaks with life jackets, wet suits, paddles and trailer are provided.

Suitable locations for kayaking are:

· Papatowai Estuary
· Flemming River Jetty

Charge for kayaks:
$55.00 Mon to Fri
$55.00 Fri to Mon

There are tracks starting at the camp ranging from one hour to one day. The Warden can provide an area map and information about tramps.

A camp out area on site is available, please discuss this with the Warden.

Equipment available:
· 5 tents that sleep 5 people
· Camp out equipment

Leave students alone in the bush to sit in one place by themselves to experience isolation.

This is a stunning part of the world so take the opportunity to have a look around.

· Cathedral Caves
· McLean Falls
· Old Coach Track Walk
· Kings Rocks
· Tautuku Beach