Welcome to Sixtus Lodge!

Sixtus Lodge, 318 Limestone Road via Table Flat Road, Āpiti 4774, Manawatu.

Contact our Booking Secretary (Hamish) bookings@sixtuslodge.co.nz or phone 021 238 3546


Sixtus Lodge is an outdoor education centre in the foothills of the Ruahine Ranges. Sixtus Lodge provides affordable accommodation for both large and small groups.
Sixtus Lodge can accommodate up to 51 guests across its two warm, comfortable and well-appointed buildings.

  • All groups welcome

  • $25 per night for adults

  • Book up to 12 months in advance

  • $12 per child / school rates available

  • Check-in 3pm / 10am for schools

  • Free WiFi

Sixtus Lodge is nestled near the edge of the Ruahine Forest Park — a stunning location that makes it the ideal base for outdoor adventures and tramping.

Sixtus Lodge Trust Board

Sixtus Lodge is managed by the Sixtus Lodge Trust Board (SLTB).
SLTB members are all volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to maintain the Lodge and its environs to a high standard and provide a unique, safe and enjoyable experience for all tenants.

SLTB operates Sixtus Lodge via regular business meetings and a number of working bees at the Lodge, to carry out cleaning, maintenance and property development.

New Board members are always welcome – contact our Secretary for more information: secretary@sixtuslodge.co.nz

Working Bees at Sixtus Lodge

We welcome anyone who wants to support this wonderful community organisation. You are warmly invited to attend the Sixtus Lodge Working Bees! If you have skills in building, gardening, maintenance, painting, cleaning, tree planting, bush maintenance or just enjoy doing odd jobs in a great location, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.


Working Bees – 2025

  • Saturday 15 March
  • Saturday 10 May
  • Saturday 16 August
  • Saturday 8 November

Location: Sixtus Lodge from 8am

Bring: Your own lunch

Provided: Tea and coffee

Come along to any working bee or email Tod for more information: propertymanager@sixtuslodge.co.nz

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Inspire Net provides our domain and free web hosting for community groups. WP Booking System / Veribo Plug-ins provides our booking software. Sound Hub Manawatu looks after our technical needs!