The Hugh and Alison Taylor Memorial Lodge was founded in 1978 following the tragic death of two young teachers at the then Hutt Valley Memorial College. Today the Lodge stands as a fitting memorial to the two young teachers who embraced the outdoors and sought to introduce their pupils to it wherever possible.

The Lodge is administered by the Hugh and Alison Taylor Memorial Trust, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring that young New Zealanders are provided with the opportunity to enjoy outdoor educational opportunities. The Trust is funded through proceeds from Lodge hire, donations from Trustees and others, and grants from other charitable bodies.

Key facts about the Taylor Memorial Lodge:

• A purpose built facility for school and youth groups
• Comfortable accommodation for up to 50 people
• 2,3,4,6 and 12 bunkroom configurations
• Log burner and electric heating throughout
• Large kitchen & cooking facilities
• Drying room, pool table, table tennis table
• Located halfway between Ohakune and National Park
• Available year-round for large and small groups alike