Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre

28/07/2026

I've had my bike taken / stolen from onsite at Rotoiti Lodge on Monday 27th. If anyone sees a green Liv intrigue advanced 2 mountain bike around the village please reach out, I'd love it back!

24/07/2026

Did you know Rotoiti Lodge has been introducing children to the great outdoors since 1968?

It was the vision of Police Sergeant Noel Oxnam who had a passion for outdoor pursuits and was later awarded the British Empire Medal for the work he put in to creating a space for young people to access Nelson Lakes National Park.

Right from the start, Rotoiti Lodge was a community project - paid for, in part, by local schools and community groups with volunteer labour from community members and local businesses.

For nearly 60 years, children and young people have attended camps at Rotoiti Lodge, making memories and learning skills that can’t be taught in the classroom.

Help us keep that going — another 60 years of tamariki in the wild!

Donate now at https://www.topsouthfoundation.org.nz/funds/lake-rotoiti-outdoor-education-trust-fund/

📷Nelson Photo News

13/07/2026

Matariki is the perfect time to star gaze, to reflect with gratitude on the year past and to set goals and intentions for the year to come.

Ka mahuta a Matariki i te pae, ka mahuta ō tātou tūmanako ki te tau.
When Matariki rises above the horizon, our aspirations rise to the year ahead.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Photo credit: Chris George

05/07/2026

Ready for a well-earned escape? We’ve got week openings at Rotoiti Lodge this winter and spring.

Available dates (dry hire):

27-30 July 2026
24–28 August 2026
31 August–4 September 2026
5–9 October 2026

Book 3 nights during these weeks and enjoy a special discount. Enquire now: [email protected]

30/06/2026

Thank you The Nelson Mail and Top of the South Community Foundation!

As a registered Charity, Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Trust is committed to providing affordable access to outdoor education in the heart of Nelson Lakes National Park. We couldn't do it without the generous support of our community.

Ngā mihi maioha!

20/06/2026

What can you achieve at Rotoiti Lodge? A flash back to 2017 and our High Ropes course in action!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/06/2026

A gift today, an impact forever!
The Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Trust Community Group Fund, established with Top of the South Community Foundation, will ensure affordable access to quality outdoor education in Nelson Lakes National Park for generations to come.
For nearly 60 years, Rotoiti Lodge has provided outdoor learning experiences for schools and community groups from the Top of the South and beyond, offering a range of outdoor activities such as tramping, kayaking and cooperative challenges.
We test limits, build skills and create memories.
With your support, we can offer these life-changing opportunities to more children - now and into the future.
For more information, and to donate, visit https://www.topsouthfoundation.org.nz/funds/lake-rotoiti-outdoor-education-trust-fund/

12/06/2026

Some lessons can't be taught in a classroom.

For over 50 years, Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre has been taking young New Zealanders deep into Nelson Lakes National Park. Teaching water safety, shelter building, while building resilience in one of the most stunning settings in the country.

Students arrive as school kids. They leave having tested themselves in ways they never expected.

When schools aren't in residence, the lodge opens its doors to community groups, iwi and youth organisations. They have created a welcoming place for people to connect with nature and each other.

Now, Lake Rotoiti Outdoor Education Trust has established a Community Group Fund with the Top of the South Community Foundation to ensure this vital work is supported long into the future. The fund is new, and every contribution helps it grow. As it grows, so does the impact on young people's lives across New Zealand.

Be part of building something lasting for outdoor education in Te Tauihu. Read the featured article in The Nelson Mail tomorrow.

👉 Find out more and support the fund: topsouthfoundation.org.nz/funds/lake-rotoiti-outdoor-education-trust-fund/

10/06/2026

There's something quite special about these fresh, calm, chilly mornings!
We still have some weekends avaliable to hire in May, June and September 2027
Get in now to secure your booking