FACILITIES

Main Lodge

Comfortably seats 30 people in the dining area
TV
Whiteboard
Projector screen
Log burner heating
Wheelchair access
Large kitchen
Easy ‘double-door’ access to bring in equipment or display stands
Broadband connection available
Can be booked for lectures, presentations, conferences and community group events.

With accommodation in cabins for up to 100, separate staff/leader quarters, a large kitchen and main lodge. TOPEC caters for large and small school groups as well as corporate team building. The environmentally sustainable Eco Lodge offers an off-the-grid accommodation option available for hire through BachBreak. Two classrooms (plus the great outdoors classroom) complete the set-up, making TOPEC an outdoor centre of education and recreation excellence.

Eco Leadership Lodge

A high spec accommodation block – sleeping up to 11 adults based on sustainability principles. The main two-storey structure utilises recycled shipping containers that have been refurbished and adapted to provide a contemporary, functional, cosy and environmentally friendly accommodation area. Lighting is provided by solar energy, construction and cabinetry materials have been recycled where possible, rainwater tank and hot water by LPG.

The central area is a great place to unwind at the end of a long day or can be used as an area for presentations. Kitchenette with fridge, microwave, cooktop and zip. Two wheelchair access bathrooms, both with showers. One double bunk room with single bunk above on ground level and four single bunk rooms upstairs.

Eco Lodge Enquiries

Large Kitchen

Self catering or semi catering for large groups
Two large ovens with hobs
Large toaster
Large steriliser
Two fridges and chest freezer for your use
Microwave
Zip boiler
Two deep sinks
Crockery, cutlery and utensils

The Classroom (Davidson Lodge) and Bryce Jourdain Whare

Two comfortable, modern learning environment classrooms
WiFi, TV and projector
Whiteboard
Heated
Wheelchair access ramp
Kitchen facilities in Davidson Lodge - oven, cooktop, microwave, zip boiler
Large covered decks surround the buildings
Easy ‘double-door’ access
Can be booked for presentations, meetings and other events

Cabins

12 six and eight single bunk cabins; TOPEC can sleep up to 80 people in one large or two small residential camps.

Climbing - Abseiling - Bouldering Walls

3 walls – vertical, overhanging and an abseil wall
10m high tower equipped with top ropes
4-sided bouldering wall

Natural High Ropes Course

Situated in a stand of Totara trees onsite
Purpose built facility
The high ropes course consists of a flying kiwi, high traverse challenges and dangling duo

Low Ropes Course

The low ropes course consists of circuits and separate elements
Ideal for any age
Encourages communication and teamwork
Available to hire for visiting groups with TOPEC instructor

Tail Race

Controlled, artificial streamway from power station
200m long, grade 2 rapids
Easy access onto the Waiwhakaiho River
Large eddy to practice kayak rolling or for flat water/slow moving water group sessions
Excellent venue for river safety education
Great for introduction to rafting

Waiwhakaiho River

The Waiwhakaiho River borders the TOPEC campus
A grade 2/3 section of white water running from TOPEC, through New Plymouth to the sea
Ideal for coaching all kinds of paddle skills - kayaking, rafting, bugging

Meeting of the Waters (Swimming Hole)

Swimming hole on the Waiwhakaiho River where the tail race meets the river, just a short walk from the TOPEC campus
A great way to end a hot day of activities