CAMP RANGI WOODS
TOTARA RESERVE REGIONAL PARK
POHANGINA VALLEY
Welcome to Camp Rangi Woods.
Camp Rangi Woods has 70 beds. More can be accommodated on a stage area if you bring mattresses. Accommodation is in the form of 9 rooms containing bunk beds with mattresses and a leader’s cabin with single beds and mattresses. All rooms have wall heaters.
The Camp phone number is 06 329 4876. This is to be used for local calls only.
Upon arrival at the Camp enter the Hall through a door at the car park side of the building. You will require a torch if arriving after dark.
The meter box is situated in a small room off the kitchen. Open the box and select the switches as indicated ( switches up=on) The power has usually been turned on for you by the camp manager.
Power, lighting, heaters are available in the bunk rooms.
The hot water will take a few hours to heat to a shower temperature. The leader’s cabin hot water is gas heated and will heat on demand.
Hot water is available via an electric heater in the kitchen. (Suitable for hot drinks). If the heater does not illuminate or heat when switched on, reset the switch on top of the unit(marked). The heater takes about 10 minutes to heat up initially.
The woodshed is kept locked. An amount of wood is left next to the fire place. A key is available for extra wood if needed. The Hall fire has an electric fan assembly to assist in heating large areas. Simply light the fire and switch on. (the switch is behind the fire on the wall).
If during your stay you are approached by outsiders to look over the Camp the decision is at your discretion.
NB: The Camp has a security surveillance and alarm system. Please do not interfere with this. We will arrange to have the alarm switched off before you arrive and we will switch on after you leave.
YOUR CHECKLIST
BEDDING You will need sleeping bags and pillows. Bring a sheet/blanket if you want to cover the vinyl mattress/ squab. Bring mattresses if you have more than 70 in your group.
BRING Cutlery, plates, cups and glasses.
Cleaning gear, pot scrubbers etc.
Toilet paper, soap, etc.
Can openers
Toasters (we only have three small toasters)
We provide some pots and pans but it is best you supply your own.
The kitchen has 2 electric ovens, 3 gas hobs, a portable barbeque and 2 microwaves). We supply the gas for the BBQ.
WE RECOMMEND
BRING Fire starters (easier than paper)
Gumboots
First Aid Kit
BEFORE LEAVING
Please leave the Camp as you find it. It is your responsibility to clean up before you leave. Failure to properly clean up could result in an additional charge.
Remove all rubbish. If you use the blue Manawatu District Council rubbish bags they can be left in the cage at the main road entrance to the Camp. If you use any other bag or container for rubbish they must be taken with you.
No dogs are allowed.
We are a non-profit organisation endeavouring to provide a reasonably priced facility for your enjoyment. We ask you to respect that.
HAVE FUN AND RELAX
AFTER THE CAMP
Contact Jude Mitchell (Ph 329 4753) with the actual numbers staying and you will be sent an account. This account will be due for payment within seven working days. A receipt will be sent upon payment.
CAMP TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No water Check power on at switch box
Check pump on at pump house
No hot water Open double doors on small switch box next to paraplegic toilet.
Check switches are on.
Parex hot water heater
not working Turn on at wall and push reset on top of heater.(Insulated safe switch)
CONTACTS
Jude Mitchell 329 4753
John Culling 329 4825
THINGS YOU MAY WISH TO KNOW
There is very limited cellphone coverage in the Valley.
The Park has many bush walks available. Some of these walks take walkers close to the camp.
There are glow-worm caves within walking distance.
CAMP RANGI WOODS
Hireage Agreement
To confirm this booking please return the attached booking form to;
Jude Mitchell
2393 Pohangina Road
RD 14, Ashhurst 4884
A booking fee (non refundable) of $100 is required to confirm the booking and must be included with your booking confirmation. (See below for Bank account details if paying by direct credit).
The Camp facilities will accommodate up to 76 persons.
Conditions of Camp hire
1 All missing or damaged items will be charged for. (You will receive an items list on confirmation of your booking)
2 Outstanding fees to be paid within 7 working days of receiving an account
3 Rubbish removal is the responsibility of the hirer
4 Failure to satisfactorily leave the facilities clean and tidy could result in an additional charge
5 Strictly No-Smoking inside any of the facilities
- The $100 booking fee includes one looking over and explanation of the Camp facilities. Further requests to check out the Camp and facilities will incur a $30 charge for each request carried out.
- To secure your booking please pay ASAP your booking fee.
Should a problem arise during your stay please ring Jude Mitchell 329 4753, or John Culling 329 4825
Camp charges
Charges are as follows: Booking fee $100 This is not a deposit
Adults $10 per night plus GST
Children $5 per night plus GST
There is a minimum charge of $200 plus GST . Plus the booking fee.
Our GST number is; 62-024-712
Our Bank Account No is; 03-0726-0506780-00 (Please include your name for reference)
Camp Telephone Number 06-329 4876 LOCAL CALLS ONLY
CAMP RANGI WOODS
Booking form
I wish to confirm our booking at Camp Rangi Woods from………………………………
to………………………………..
Our cheque for $100 is enclosed or;
We have deposited that amount with your Bank (03-0726-0506780-00); (include name for reference),
being the non refundable booking fee.
Group name:……………………………………………………………….
Approximate number attending:……...........Adults……………..Children under 17
Address:……………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………….
Contact Person---Name………………………….Phone………………….
Address:…………………………………………………………………...
Camp Rangi Woods
Inventory 2007 and Checklist
Please check this list on arrival and again on departure. Please let Jude Mitchell 3294753 know of any damaged or missing items, thank you.
Kitchen
2 x 5 litre buckets
1 large chopping board
Assorted small chopping boards (6 square, 10 round)
Phone and phone book
Instant hot water system
Large commercial refrigerator (+300 litres)
Masport BBQ and gas bottle (in store room)
3 gas hobs
2 commercial ovens
2 microwave ovens
Freezer
Pantry
10 stock pots with lids
Assorted pans/saucepans
4 large frypans with lids
4 roasting dishes- 2 shallow oven trays, 3 baking trays
1 chip basket
3 plastic colanders
1 aluminium colander
2 x graters
2 x large mashers
3 x toasters
6 assorted trays
plastic trays of various pieces of cutlery/kitchen tools x 2
freezer-empty, clean and dry
8 bowls
Cabin 1
5 x beds. Mattresses up-ended to air
Cabins 2-7
6 x bunkbeds. Mattresses up-ended to air
Cabin 8
16 bunkbeds.
Fire extinguisher
Cabin 9
7 bunkbeds + stage which sleeps 6 if own mattresses brought
Leader’s Cabin
6 innerspring mattresses and bases
2 showers, 1 toilet
Small fridge
Hall
15 tables
120 chairs
Fire extinguisher
Woodburner fire-cleared of ashes
2 book cases
1 couch
3 chairs
1 stool
1 wooden ladder
Cleaning Room (off kitchen)
2 x upright pans and brushes
2x cotton mops & 2 wringers
2 x rubber squeegees for ablution block floor
12 brooms
2 x sponge mops
2 big rubbish bins
1 commercial vacuum cleaner
Before leaving please check the following;
Ablution Block
Floors, toilets, showers all cleaned
Benches wiped down
Grounds-cleared of all rubbish
Doors and windows-locked
Please provide your own rubbish bags
If the blue Manawatu District Council rubbish bags are used they can be left for collection in the cage at the main gate. (These can be purchased at the Ashhurst Dairy)
FIRE
EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PROCEEDURE
IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE:
IMMEDIATELY ALERT ALL CAMPERS
CALL THE FIRE SERVICE; DIAL 111
PHONE IS IN THE KITCHEN
LEAVE THE PREMISES IMMEDIATELY BY THE
NEAREST SAFE EXIT.
ON NOTIFICATION OF FIRE
LEAVE THE PREMISES IMMEDIATELY
BY THE NEAREST SAFE EXIT.
DO NOT STOP TO COLLECT PERSONAL BELONGINGS
DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING.
REPORT TO THE ASSEMBLY AREA,
THE RECTANGULAR GRASS AREA.
(WARDEN TO MAKE SURE ALL PERSONS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR.)
ONLY IF SAFE TO DO SO, ATTEMPTS SHOULD BE MADE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.
Once the all clear has been given contact Jude Mitchell Ph. 329 4753 and advise of fire and damage.
HOW DO YOU GET TO CAMP RANGI WOODS
From Ashhurst drive north on Pohangina Road. (Directions are signposted from just north of Ashhurst.)
Just past the Waterford Café you turn right onto Pohangina Valley East Road. (about 9 kilometres from Ashhurst)
Follow this road until you come to Totara Reserve Regional Park. You will come to a sweeping left bend with Highland Home Christian Camp on the right.
Turn left into Churchill Drive and continue for about 1 kilometre. The Camp entranceway is on the left.
KEYS for the Camp
To pick up the keys travel across the Pohangina River (long bridge). Travel straight ahead (do not turn left). Keys will be in the letter box of Jude Mitchell, first house on left, double green gates, property number 2393, (1.5 km from Pohangina river bridge.) Or left at designated place at camp for pickup.
Travel back to Camp entranceway. Follow metal road for 300/400 meters. The Camp is on the left.
Have a safe and enjoyable stay at Camp Rangi Woods
