Facilities
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Main Lodge
- Comfortably seats 30 people in lounge area.
- TV
- DVD player
- Whiteboard
- Heated with a log burner
- Wheel chair access ramp
- Commercial Kitchen
- Easy 'double-door' access to bring in equipment or display stands.
- Can be booked for lectures, slideshows, presentations, product launches and other family events.
- broadband connection facility available
Commercial Kitchen
- self catering or semi catering for large groups
- 2 large commercial grade ovens with hobs
- Commercial toaster
- Commercial dishwasher
- 2 fridges and chest freezer for your use
- Microwave
Davidson lodge
- Comfortably seats 30 people with desks.
- Large Data screen
- Digital TV
- DVD player
- Whiteboard
- Heated.
- Wheel chair access ramp
- Kitchenette
- Easy 'double-door' access to bring in equipment or display stands.
- Separate meeting room
- Can be booked for lectures, slideshows, presentations, product launches and other events.
- broadband connection facility available
Cabins
Climbing wall
- 3 walls – vertical, overhanging and an abseil wall
- Access to purpose built high ropes elements from trap door.
- Problems changed regularly – routes vary to suit different abilities ensuring maximum variety.
- 10m high tower equipped with top ropes and the option to lead routes.
- Sun shade area with picnic table
- Bouldering line
- Climbing with TOPEC approved supervisor only
- Free entry for residential students (on any course)
High ropes Course ( Native Course )
- Situated in stand of Native trees onsite.
- Purpose built facility.
- High ropes course consists of three circuit challenges with flying fox descent – 3 wire bridge, flying kiwi, high traverse, centipede, dangling duo and others under construction.
Low ropes Course
- Low ropes consists of circuits and separate elements.
- Ideal for any age.
- Encourages communication and teamwork.
- Available to hire for visiting groups with TOPEC instructor.
Tail race
- Stream way from Power station that is articially controlled.
- 200m long
- Grade 2 play hole
- Adjacent picnic area.
- Vehicle access along full length.
- Easy access onto Waiwhakaiho river ( grade 2/3 )
- Large eddy to practice your rolling or for flat water / slow moving water group sessions.
- Dedicated kayaks or sit on top kayaks are provided for your use.
- Excellent venue for river safety education
- Tunnels for black water experience
- Great for introduction to rafting
Waiwhakaiho River
- Our river Waiwhakaiho borders our campus .
- Ideal for coaching all kinds of paddling skills
- Home to a variety of wildlife.
- Runs as a grade II / III white water trip that runs through the city of New Plymouth to the Sea.
- An inspirational setting for any kind of outdoor experience.
Swimming Hole
- An inspirational setting for any kind of outdoor experience.
- Swimming hole on the Waiwhakaiho river close to TOPEC
- Supervised by accompanying adults
- A great way to end a hot day of activities.
TOPEC Bridge
- The bridge borders the TOPEC campus and crosses the Waiwhakaiho River
- Ideal place for the memorable TOPEC Bridge Swing
- A venue for abseiling.
- Caving ladder climbing is practiced here.
- Open to the public
- All weather access to the DOC Scenic reserve.
Didymo Cleaning Station
- Open to the public within working day or if pre organised
- Taranaki Regional Council Sponsored water blaster
- Free information available on request
Scenic Reserve
- Acres of dense, beautiful bush right on our doorstep.
- Packed with paths and scenic walks for all residents to enjoy.
- Several permanent orienteering courses
- Site of natural and historic interest.
- Ideal for team development exercises and navigation skills coaching.
- Scene of the infamous mud run!!!!
In course Transport
- Fleet of 3, twelve-seater minibuses all equipped with tow bar.
- 1 Kayak Trailer
- 1 Box trailer
- 2 flat deck raft trailers
