Welcome to Sixtus Lodge!

Sixtus Lodge, 318 Limestone Road via Table Flat Road, Āpiti 4774, Manawatu.

Contact our Booking Secretary (Hamish) bookings@sixtuslodge.co.nz or phone 021 238 3546


Sixtus Lodge is an outdoor education centre in the foothills of the Ruahine Ranges. Sixtus Lodge provides affordable accommodation for both large and small groups.
Sixtus Lodge can accommodate up to 51 guests across its two warm, comfortable and well-appointed buildings.

  • All groups welcome

  • $25 per night for adults

  • Book up to 12 months in advance

  • $12 per child / school rates available

  • Check-in 3pm / 10am for schools

  • Free WiFi

Sixtus Lodge is very close to the Ruahine Forest Park and its stunning location makes it the ideal base for a wide range of outdoor activities and tramping.

Sixtus Lodge Trust Board

Sixtus Lodge is managed by the Sixtus Lodge Trust Board (SLTB). SLTB members are all volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to maintain the Lodge and its environs to a high standard and provide a unique, safe and enjoyable experience for all tenants.

SLTB operates Sixtus Lodge via regular business meetings and a number of working bees at the Lodge, to carry out cleaning, maintenance and property development.

New Board members are always welcome – contact our Secretary (Kirsten Otter) for more information: secretary@sixtuslodge.co.nz

Read More About SLTB

Working Bees!

We welcome anyone who wants to support this wonderful community organisation. You are warmly invited to attend the Sixtus Lodge Working Bees!

If you have skills in building, gardening, maintenance, painting, cleaning, tree planting, bush maintenance or just enjoy doing odd jobs in a great location, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Working Bees at Sixtus Lodge 2025
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 10 May
Saturday 16 August
Saturday 8 November

At Sixtus Lodge from 8am. Bring own lunch.
Tea, coffee provided.

Come along to any working bee or email Tod: propertymanager@sixtuslodge.co.nz for more information.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Inspire Net provides our domain and free web hosting for community groups. WP Booking System / Veribo Plug-ins provides our booking software. Sound Hub Manawatu looks after our technical needs!