[Darren Hammond]

From Monday 12th October onwards, Holdsworth Lodge will no longer be
left open for casual visitors. This change is being carried out in order
to curb ongoing vandalism and to ensure this facility is kept to a high
standard for those paying for overnight accommodation.
Bookings for overnight stays are available through the DOC website at
http://booking.doc.govt.nz/ or by contacting the DOC Wellington Visitor
Centre on (04) 384 7770.

[Amelia]

About time too!!!! I know I’ve cheekily stayed there a couple of times when I shouldnt have, but I would rather have it kept locked and in good condition for booked guests (have also had times where I’ve been in a party that booked it out and arrived to find it full of other people!), especially since you have to pay so much extra for it!!

Given some of the people I have met while staying there / passing through, I’m not surpised how much vandalism it gets!

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