Facilities

Water

Like most residences in this area the Chalet relies on rainwater as its main water supply. The water is drinkable straight from the tap. Although it is a big tank, it may run low in summer if guests are careless. Please be reasonable and conserve water. If the power goes off, then the pump will not work and there will be no water until power is restored; we always have a couple of litres of bottled water in the fridge just in case.

Power

The power sometimes goes off without warning, usually as the result of a storm or heavy storm. The local authorities are pretty responsive when this occurs and it is very rare for the power to be off for any longer than a couple of hours. Interim cooking can be done on the woodburner or BBQ on the deck.

Heating

The main method of heating in the chalet is the woodburner in the lounge. There will be wood and kindling in the woodbox when you arrive; once this has been used up there is more in the woodshed out back + a small axe in case you need to chop some more kindling.

There are firestarters in the kitchen, above the microwave. Place one cube in the firebox, ensuring that the damper lever is all the way out, and light it. Arrange some of the supplied kindling on the burning fire starter, add firewood once the fire takes off. Once it is going, it only takes a few minutes to heat the chalet and then it can be comfortably turned down. The fan upstairs will push warm air back down to the ground floor.

If the fire is going and is too hot or too cold adjust heat by moving the lever left to slow burn or out fully for high burn. BEFORE opening the fire door, make sure the lever is completely out and wait 20 seconds before opening the door or smoke may come out into the room.

Lights

The lounge and driveway light switches are to the left of the front door as you enter (behind the curtain). Upstairs deck lights are on sensors when switched on. Please turn off driveway and backyard lights before you go to bed.

Phone

There is no phone in the Chalet itself. There is Telecom coverage at the Chalet and Vodafone coverage at National Park. There is also a public phone booth at the GAS station in National Park.

Hotties

There are no electric blankets on the beds. Hotties are in the kitchen cupboard below the sink. Please be careful not to overfill them. Use hot water NOT boiling water and release air before sealing.

(Hotties may also be found in some of the pubs, cafes and bars in the area!)

Linen

Please bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels. The Chalet has duvets, blankets , pillows, and tea towels.

Washing Machine

Do not overload. There is some washing powder in the bathroom cabinet. This is complimentary. You will have to purchase your own should you require more.

Entertainment

TV reception here is sporadic:

• TV1 is pretty hopeful.

• TV2 not too bad.

• TV3 fairly reliable.

The DVD player is plugged into the AV1 position. DVD sound plays through the Video/Aux position on the stereo. DVDs can be hired from the National Park GAS station.

CDs may be played through the DVD player.

Any books, magazines, games or toys here when you arrive must stay here when you leave.

All games must be complete and put away when you have finished with them.

There are movie theatres in Taumarunui and Ohakune with daily screenings. The nearest multiplex cinema is in Taupo.

The Chalet section is quite large. Please feel free to explore, ensuring that all gates are left as you find them, and that small children are supervised.