Staff Training

Staff Training

Venue: Edelweiss Lodge (summer) - Edelweiss Lodge, Lake Tekapo Accommodation

Edelweiss Lodge

This modern four-bedroomed holiday home has a lovely sense of space with great mountain and lake views. Only a kilometre walk from the town centre and bus stop (we can arrange a pick-up on request), it's a pleasant stroll to a good choice of cafés and restaurants in town and about 15 minutes walk to the hot pools and spa.

For more information about the lodge and the various room options, please see the Edelweiss Lodge page.

Venue: Caroline Hut (summer) - Caroline Hut on Ball Ridge, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - summer conditions

Caroline Hut

Privately Owned

Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties. As we are not using public huts there is no risk of overcrowding, facilities are clean and you have a guaranteed bunk.

Stunning Location

Located at 1820m on Ball Ridge, directly opposite the Caroline Face of Aoraki Mount Cook, Caroline Hut is a great location to experience the mountain views in comfort.

Fully Equipped

The hut is equipped with firewood, gas, solar lighting, satellite communication devices, Department of Conservation radio, sleeping bags and nonperishable food. A wood-fired stove means there are good heating and drying facilities.

Facilities

The hut consists of two rooms, sleeping up to 10 participants and 2 guides in total. There are no showers, but warm water and a basin can be provided for washing. The two traditional longdrop toilets have one of the most spectacular views in the country!

Staff Training dates are scheduled on a case by case basis - please contact us with the dates you would like. We recommend that you settle guiding dates well in advance as guide availability during peak season is limited. Please allow extra time in case you are held up in the mountains due to weather.

Private bookings

Private guide: book a guide just for you and benefit from a completely custom itinerary.

Private Guide Price 1 day
price per person
2 days
price per person
3 days
price per person
Private booking
group size
NZ$140
1 - 10 per guide
NZ$280
1 - 10 per guide
NZ$420
1 - 10 per guide
Deposit Payment

A non-refundable per-person deposit is payable to secure a booking:

  • NZ$0.00

The remaining balance of the trip price (including any applicable discounts) is due 60 days prior to departure. If you are booking within 60 days of the trip start, the full amount will be due.

 Booking conditions