Welcome to Te Kūwaha Mātauraka - John McGlashan College Second Campus

Spacious Lodges in a Stunning Lakeside Setting

Our facility has a number of accommodation options available for educational, sport, club and corporate groups. With two large lodges able to sleep 98, ensuite bedrooms and large dining spaces we believe our facilities are well suited to groups of all sizes. Based near Te Anau Downs station, 26km from Te Anau on the edge of Lake Te Anau.

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Our Story

In 2022, The Board of Proprietors, in consultation with the College School Board, purchased Te Anau Downs - Fiordland National Park Lodge, which is located 30km north of Te Anau on the highway to Milford Sound.

Outdoor education and class camps are a highlight of each school year. The lodge, which is approximately four hours from Dunedin, sits on a three-hectare block on the shores of Lake Te Anau in the Fiordland National Park. It provides the opportunity for McGlashan students to benefit from the chance to experience independent living, the challenges of the environment, the beauty of the lake, and the fellowship and camaraderie of their peers. Social education in the great outdoors.

The opportunity for boys to learn in and from an environment stripped of the elements of present-day society establishes unique opportunities to come face-to-face with 'who' he is and 'what' he is capable of. Through community living, we can provide the best possible chance to promote social development within a dynamic, life-changing experience of self-discovery and independence.

The campus provides an unforgettable experience for the students. It affords the perfect balance of adventure, education, and fun, leaving students with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for nature and the great outdoors

Cozy lounge area with armchairs and sofas around small tables, wooden walls, a bookshelf, and maps on the wall in a well-lit room.

Accommodation

We have a range of accommodation options available including two large lodges able to sleep 98 pax.

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Groups

From school camps, biodiversity field trips, to corporate retreats, Te Kūwaha Mātauraka can host groups of all sizes and ages

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Onsite Activities

We have a number of onsite activities that groups can participate in. Whether you prefer a relaxing fish or something a bit more active, we can help you out.

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Guide to Fiordland

Fiordland has 1.2 million hectares of wildness, so there is plenty of room for everyone and many experiences to be enjoyed by all.

 

Our Location

Te Kūwaha Mātauraka is 30km north of Te Anau at Te Anau Downs and located just 90 km from Milford Sound. Tucked along beautiful Lake Te Anau, Te Kūwaha Mātauraka is the perfect destination for year round adventures on land and water.