The Lodge at the French Village Mangatarere Valley Carterton
The Lodge at the French village is situated at the head of a picturesque valley in the foothills of the Tararua Ranges in the Wairarapa . The Lodge provides peaceful accommodation among native New Zealand bush and is the base for Walk Wairarapa.
The Lodge is perfect for:
- A 3 day catered and guided walking experience (reasonable level of fitness required)
- Wellingtonians looking for a retreat over the hill.
- Visitors from outside the region looking for wilderness adventures, combined with the Wairarapa experience.
- Locals who enjoy local experiences.
- Weddings and social gatherings
- Team-building for groups.
- Family holidays
- Business and seminar facilities available
- Quiet escape and wind-down for professionals.
- Ideal for strategic planning
Lodge Accommodation and Facilities:
- Three bunk rooms with 14 single beds, 1 queen bed, 1 very comfortable sofa bed.
- Two Large bathrooms, 3 toilets
- Fully furnished
- Kitchen has gas hob and oven, plus barbeque in covered courtyard and is well stocked.
- CD player, no broadcast TV, no cell phone reception, landline in lodge.
Walk Wairarapa
Take a guided walk amongst pristine New Zealand bush from your base at The French Village. The Lodge is right on the doorstep of the Tararua Forest Park with its abundant and unspoilt native flora and fauna. Walk Wairarapa can tailor a guided bush walk to your requirements. Below is the outline of a typical 3-day Tararua bush trek.
Arrival previous evening for dinner, and relaxing short orientation walk.
Day 1 - After breakfast, (eggs, bacon, toast and cereal are provided in the pantry) at an agreed time, we set off for a 6 hour guided walk through regenerating manuka, then into old Maire and Beech forest, and up onto a ridge with fantastic views out over the Wairarapa basin.
A delicious packed lunch is provided by the guide.Return approximately 4pm, to relax.Dinner is delivered around 7pm.
Day 2 - After breakfast, walk up a valley through pockets of Beech, following a stream, then up through regenerating Totara and Rimu forest, circling back to the lodge.
Duration approximately 4 hours. Again, a packed lunch is provided, and dinner delivered at 7pm.
Day 3 - Option of a Pilates class to ease the body, and/or a 2 hour stroll to a magnificant Kaihikatea (approx 500 years old).
Depart.
Bring a day pack for water and camera etc.
Sturdy walking shoes recommended
Hats, sunscreen and jackets essential, as the Tararuas can deliver 4 seasons in one day.
The Lodge at the French Village Mangatarere Valley Carterton Enquiry Form
Address:
Mangatarere Valley
Carterton
Phone: +64 6 370 3344
Fax:
Web: Visit website
RATES: Quoted in NZ$, Subject to Change.
- Walkers Package : $325 per person, 3 days guided walks, fully catered. Maximum 10.
- Deluxe : $120 per person, includes all meals, fully serviced, maximum 6.
- Budget : $48 per person, BYO sleeping linen and towels.
$15 per child, under 15 years, (under 2 years free)
- Economy: $68 per person, all linen supplied and pantry breakfast.
$20 per child under 15 years (under 2 free)
- Minimum charge, $160 per night.
- Lodge booked exclusively to one party at a time.
- Meals by arrangement, organic option available sourced from local suppliers.
- *rates have changed from December 1st 2008, all confirmed bookings for 2009 at original rates.
*concessions for frequent stayers