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Sixtus Lodge Outdoor Education Centre

"...where urban children could get to know nature and experience the bush and the mountains..."

Sixtus Lodge is an outdoor education centre near Āpiti in the Manawatū, in the foothills of the Western Ruahine Ranges, where farmland gives way to native bush. Although established as an outdoor education centre, all visitors are welcome—school camps, clubs, friends and family, youth, service, church or study groups, business teams and community organisations. 

Sixtus Lodge offers affordable accommodation for up to 51 people across its two buildings (Main Lodge & Toka Cottage). The Lodge is self-contained and self-catering. A booking gives sole occupancy of the property.

Surrounding the Lodge buildings are attractive lawns, an arboretum of native trees, and a bush reserve with a number of walking tracks leading to a nearby creek. 

Find out more about Our Facilities.

The Outdoor Education Centre was established in 1977 for school camp groups from Palmerston North and named after the late Les Sixtus, a local farmer, who generously donated six hectares of his land so that “urban children could get to know nature and experience the bush and the mountains”. Read more of The Story of Sixtus Lodge

Sixtus Lodge is very close to the Ruahine Forest Park and its stunning location makes it the ideal base for a wide range of outdoor activities and tramping.

Contact Us

Sixtus Lodge
318 Limestone Road via Table Flat Road
Āpiti 4774
Manawatū

 

You can book online here.

For all enquiries & help with bookings, please contact our Booking Secretary (Hamish): 
bookings@sixtuslodge.co.nz
Phone: 021 238 3546

 

Sixtus Lodge is managed by the Sixtus Lodge Trust Board

Rates/Check-in

  • Adults (general groups/individuals): $25 per person per night
  • Adults (with school groups/youth groups eg Scouts): $12 per person per night
  • Children/students: $12 per person per night
  • Minimum charge (all groups): $150 per night
  • Check-in time is 3pm (10am for school camps) unless otherwise arranged with the Booking Secretary.
  • Check-out time is 2pm (all groups). 
  • Bookings can be made up to 12 months in advance. 

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Teacher Orientation

Teachers or leaders of any school groups wanting to take a class camp to Sixtus Lodge must complete our Teachers’ Orientation Course. The course covers familiarisation with the Lodge, including some of the walks in the area that are suitable for school-aged children. For upcoming course dates, see Sixtus Lodge Trust Board webpage.

Our Essential Guide!

Safety First @ Sixtus Lodge!
No Smoking. No Fires. No Pets.
No Firearms. No Fireworks.
Responsible Alcohol Use.
Take all rubbish home.

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