Leaning Lodge Trust

Leaning Lodge Trust The Leaning Lodge is a historic alpine hut situated in the Rock and Pillar range, Central Otago.

At an altitude of 1,220m, the hut offers wonderful views of the nearby township, Middlemarch and provides a peaceful retreat whilst exploring the high hills

Leaning Lodge Hut, Sunday 12 July, great photos of this c.o.o.l place by Trust Member Gerry
14/07/2026

Leaning Lodge Hut, Sunday 12 July, great photos of this c.o.o.l place by Trust Member Gerry

Of interest to backcountry enthusiasts from the Otago region, this book on Leaning Lodge Hut is now available via post o...
20/06/2025

Of interest to backcountry enthusiasts from the Otago region, this book on Leaning Lodge Hut is now available via post or central city collection, see details in the flyer ...

The Leaning Lodge Trust has engaged a writer and a designer to prepare a top quality book to record some of the history ...
20/03/2025

The Leaning Lodge Trust has engaged a writer and a designer to prepare a top quality book to record some of the history of the Leaning Lodge Hut. Sections of the book cover;

Early Adventures – The Otago Ski Club and other alpine experiences associated with the first hut
Ecological Discoveries – Flora and Fauna with pieces by Sir Alan Mark and others
Current Day Activities – Cross-country skiing, tramping, biking, dark night sky etc.
Farming the Rock and Pillars by the McKenzie family
The Hut Rebuild from the concept through the design to construction and opening.
Acknowledgements

There are numerous photographs, mostly colour, some historic, some recording the changes and others just celebrating the stunning location.

The soft cover book is A4 landscape, 70 pages and with top quality photographs and narrative. Expected retail price is $40.

The Leaning Lodge Trust wishes to gauge interest so as to print an appropriate number of copies in early April 2025. Don’t miss out!

If you are interested please e-mail Phil Dowsett on [email protected] by Friday 28th March with the number of copies you wish to reserve. Phil is happy to answer any queries.

11/11/2024

Leaning Lodge was formally opened Saturday 9 November by Sir Alan Mark, patron of the Leaning Lodge Trust. Sharing this historic moment, our thanks to all involved in this momentous occasion, Trust members, Funders, the Building team, what an achievement!

26/06/2024

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Rock And Pillar Range
Middlemarch
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