Tautuku OEC Accommodation and Facilities
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Accommodation
Kitchen
Dining Room / Hall
Showers and Toilets
Sauna
Laundry
Sick Bay
ACTIVITIES
Abseiling
Confidence Course
Flying Fox
Climbing Walls
Initiative Course
Kayaking
Orientation Course
Tramping
Campouts
Nature Walk - ROD SNELL MEMORIAL WALK
Solo
Other Attractions in the Area
The accommodation consists of
Blocks A,B,C,D
· 4 bunkrooms for 18 people
· 6 rooms for 2 people - single bunks
· 2 rooms for 3 people - double bunk on the bottom, single on top
C Block
· 5 rooms - each 2 single beds
Cottage 1
· 1 double bed
· 4 single beds
· 1 single bunks
Cottage 2
· 1 double bed
· 4 single beds
Mattresses and pillows are provided.
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· BEDDING
RATES
Per person / per night
Adults $20
Children $ 6
Day use $100
Minimum charge for a night is - $200
Minimum charge for a weekend is - $400 (All prices include GST)
A deposit of $200 is required for each booking.
This deposit is non refundable in the event of the booking being canceled.
There is a spacious, modern kitchen with electric stoves, microwave, multiple toaster, modern steriliser
and an instant hot water dispenser.
All cooking equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery are supplied.
An adjacent pantry provides a storage area for food and there is a large fridge and a large freezer for cold storage.
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Deck
· ALL FOOD REQUIREMENTS
· DETERGENT, TEA TOWELS
· ALL CLEANING MATERIALS, DISINFECTANTS , CLOTHS, AND TOILET PAPER
· KLEENSAKS FOR RUBBISH
(The nearest store is at Papatowai Ph 03 415 8147 Will take advanced orders for fresh supplies)
Firewood $20 per night
· 9 long tables
· 18 long stools
· a map of the local area
· open fire
· piano
· clothes drying racks
· bookcase
· shipwreck information
· historical information
Outside the dining room / hall there is a covered deck. There is a barbeque here.
Charge for barbeque $5.00
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There are modern female and male hand basins, showers and toilets. There is an ample supply of hot water.
There is a bush sauna available for use. There is seating for approximately 6 people in the sauna.
(Can only be used after briefing from the Warden)
· 2 tubs for rinsing with manual wringers
· A modern washing machine is available for use (Contact the warden)
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Drying rooms
There are 2 rooms with multiple racks for drying clothes.
One bed is available for use in the sick bay and a trolley stretcher.
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The closest Medical Centre is at Catlins Medical Centre Ph 03 415 8006
Balclutha GPs Ph 03 419 0400
After hours Balclutha Hospital Ph 03 419 0500
ACTIVITIES
Requires
An abseiling wall is located in a nearby quarry.
· Own equipment and ropes
· An experienced, certified instructor
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This is located in the bush near to the camp.
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· 25 obstacles allow for a 2-hour session.
· Not suitable for children under 7.
· Harnesses to be used on some activities
· Adult supervision
· 1 person at a time permitted to ride on the cable.
Requires · Adult supervision
Charge for flying fox $25.00
Requires
· Your own equipment and ropes
· Certified instructors
· 6 different problem-solving items designed to test people’s ability to work as a team of 10 to 12.
Allow 2 hours.
Suitable locations for kayaking are 
12 kayaks with life jackets, wet suits, paddles and trailer are provided.
· Papatowai Estuary
· Flemming River Jetty
Charge for kayaks $45.00 Mon to Fri
$15.00 Fri to Mon
1 course is set up with maps provided. Course information can be emailed in advance
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A camp out area is located near the Board Walk
There are tracks starting at the camp ranging from one hour to one day.
· The Warden can provide an area map and information about tramps.
Campouts
Equipment available
· 5 tents that sleep 5 people
· Camp out equipment
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Nature Walk - ROD SNELL MEMORIAL WALK
· Bush booklets available for course (Charge for booklets 50c)
· Leave students alone in the bush to sit in one place by themselves to experience isolation
OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA
· Cathedral Caves
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· McLean Falls
· Old Coach Track Walk
· Kings Rocks
· Tautuku Beach
