Book the lodge

The UASC Lodge is a 32 bed student-haven nested right in the heart of the Whakapapa Skifield on Mt Ruapehu.

Built in 1966, our lodge has been at the centre of thousands of student antics for many years, and the hard work of many volunteers and members in that time has kept the place in good nick, ready for you to send it on and off the slopes.

  • 32 Beds
  • Custodian who lives there all winter
  • Massive Lounge/Dining area
  • Drinking Pit
  • Huge Kitchen
  • Mens & Womens
  • Drying room
  • Tuning/Maintenance Room
  • Just 4.5 Hours from Auckland
  • In the Whakapapa Skifield carpark, so no hiking needed!
  • 5 Minutes walk to the Sky Waka Gondola, so you can send it on the slopes in no time!
For all information about Whakapapa, head to their website.
whakapapa.com/report


You can buy day passes, rentals, and also check weather, snow conditions and road updates. The drive up Bruce Road to the lodge can be snow joke, please drive to the conditions and check the road status on the website before departing, and during your journey.

UASC Members can book the lodge anytime during the winter season from early July-Late October. The Lodge booking page will reflect any dates that are fully booked or unavailable due to one of our sell-out events!

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39°14'07.1"S 175°33'19.5"E
1640m Elevation

Please read the UASC Bookings Policy. All members and guests in the lodge must adhere to our bookings, cancellation and behaviour policies.

Any issues please contact bookings@uasc.co.nz or website@uasc.co.nz

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Lodge Bookings Policy

Making your Booking

  1. Bookings can be made through our website www.uasc.co.nz
  2. The cost of staying at UASC lodge for members is NZD$40.00 per night (NZD$60.00 for a Friday/Saturday single night booking). For guests (who may only stay with a current member), the cost is NZD$60.00 per guest per night or NZD$80.00 for staying Friday/Saturday night only.
  3. Members must be aware of and understand the club’s cancellation policy (below) before booking.
  4. Bookings will be confirmed instantly; you will receive an email confirming your booking.
  5. Cash payments are not accepted by UASC, even when staying at the lodge. All payments must be received through the online booking system.
  6. When booking using lodge credits, the total cost will be deducted from your available credit. You may book nights using a combination of lodge credit and paying by card; however, the lodge credit will be used first. The full terms for using lodge credits can be found here.

Booking Information for Members

  1. Members requiring changes to their booking dates must communicate this request via email to the bookings officer at bookings@uasc.co.nz. The cancellation policy will apply to any alterations.
  2. The occupancy limit of the lodge is 32 members. Members or non-members without bookings will be refused accommodation if the lodge is full, which may result in disciplinary action.

Booking Information for Guests

  1. Members can bring non-member guests throughout Sunday-Thursday nights. Guests must be paid for upon booking by emailing bookings@uasc.co.nz.
  2. Members are responsible for any non-members they bring along, including any damage they sustain to club property.
  3. The cancellation policy (below) for guests differs from regular member bookings.
  4. Guest bookings can be declined during periods of high demand to prioritise member bookings.
  5. Once a guest booking has been confirmed via email the dates are final. There will be a delay in booking confirmation and an invoice will be sent. Any changes to the agreed booking are considered cancellations and will be processed via the cancellation policy
  6. Group bookings for non-members can be organised by contacting the bookings officer at bookings@uasc.co.nz

General Rules

  1. It is assumed you will arrive after 7 pm on the first night of your booking, and therefore, dinner will not be prepared for you. You can request dinner on your arrival night by emailing custodian@uasc.co.nz at least two days before arrival.
  2. UASC lodge credits expire on the 31st of December each year, are not transferable to the next ski season and are non-transferable to another person.
  3. Any matter arising not covered here will be dealt with at the discretion of the UASC Committee. All decisions are final.
  4. For any booking disputes, please email the Club Booking Officer at bookings@uasc.co.nz. Correspondence will be dealt with at the next meeting of the committee.
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