Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre
Tramping and Te Araroa Services
The Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre is on the Te Araroa.
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Please Note: As of the 18th of November 2024 all St James walk way huts will need to be booked through the Department of Conservation and hut tickets will no longer be valid.
For existing ticket holders please call the Arthurs pass National Park Visitors Centre on +64 3 318 9211 arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz
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SOBOs will arrive from the Waiau Pass route, and NOBOs from Harper Pass.
There are no shops or towns between St Arnaud and Arthurs Pass. So, as we are able, we provide some services for TA walkers. But we do appreciate your understanding that we may not always be readily available to help you.
We are offering parcel storage, backpacker accommodation and a small shop with some basic supplies.
Parcel storage – bounce boxes
Size 3 box (Regular size) $30; Size 4 box (Large) $40
1. Post your box to:
Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre, Private Bag 55002, Orchard Road, Christchurch 8154
Do not post to our physical address – your parcel won’t arrive; Use NZ Post – other couriers do not deliver to the Boyle
2. Label your parcel clearly with your Name; Contact phone numbers and email address; and your expected date of arrival
3. Go -on-line and pay for your box below. Make sure the details you use on-line match those you used on your box label
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Shuttle and Parking
Shuttle service to the Lewis Pass end of the St James walkway and other local tracks/valleys in the Lewis Pass Area.
The shuttle is done in the client’s vehicle. Sorry we are unable to do pick-ups.
We are not able to shuttle rental vehicles for insurance reasons, but parking for these is available.
We also provide reasonably secure parking at the Centre for vehicles whilst the owners are away.
The costs for shuttles from the Boyle are $55:​
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St James Walkway
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Nina Valley
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Doubtful Valley
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Hope Valley/Windy Point
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Parking at the Lodge is $12 per night per vehicle
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WHAT HAPPENS…
You arrive at the Boyle Lodge to do some paper work – this includes an intentions form for safety purposes.
Payment is accepted at this point if you haven't already pre-paid online. We only take cash, we don’t have eftpos.
We will then show you our carpark, intentions box and our lockboxes. These lockboxes will store your keys during your trek so that you can easily pick them up once you return and be on your way.
A driver will journey with you to the drop off point in your car and return it to the Lodge for parking.
Questions? Call us on 03 315 7082 or email warden@boyle.org.nz
Accommodation
Nestled between the Sylvia Tops and the Libretto Range, our Lodge is a great place to bring school or community groups, for a corporate retreat, or simply to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
It is wheelchair accessible and all at ground floor level though much of the ground outside is shingle or uneven.
It is heated by heat pumps.
Te Araroa Accommodation
• You cannot book accommodation ahead of your arrival. If accommodation is available on the day, you will be able to stay
• Accommodation includes hot showers, cooking facilities, laundry and Wi-Fi
• $50 per night per adult. Payment by cash or card when you book in.
BOYLE RIVER SHOP
IWe operate a small shop at the centre stocked with a few essentials. We also have a stock of Home Made Pizza which takes about 20 minutes to bake.
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Here is a list of the items in the shop:
-Pizza including - Meatlovers, Hawaiian, Vege, Greek Vege, Vegan, Dairy Free, and Gluten Free options.
-Ice cream sandwiches (chocolate dipped ANZAC biscuits with vanilla ice cream
-Real Meals - Freeze Dried meals
-Potato Chips - salted, salt and vinegar, and occasionally others
-Cold soft drinks
-Cheese
-Salami
-Chocolate
-Pasta
-Oats
-Rice
-various snack bags of Nuts and dried fruits
-Noodles
-Various bags of lollies/barley sugars
-Cup of soups
-Seasonings
-Corn thins
-Coffee sachets
-Tea bags
-Muesli Bars
-Toiletries - soap, toothpaste/toothbrush, sanitary products, tissues
Bookings
1 hr
From 55 New Zealand dollars
1 hr
50 New Zealand dollars
If you would like to book parking ONLY without a shuttle, please select the parking option in the online store below and then select the number of nights.
