DOC has advised that Glencreag Track will be closed for lambing from 15 September - 15 October. Kinvara Road and car park remains open and provides alternative access to Big Hut and the Rock and Pillar Conservation Area.

Key Supporters

The Leaning Lodge Trust wish to acknowledge the following organisations and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the rebuild of Leaning Lodge.  The project has been a massive undertaking for a relatively small group of individuals.  The level of support and enthusiasm for the project, from these sponsors, energised the project team and enabled their dream to be fulfilled. 

Main funders

  • Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club (OTMC)
  • Harry J Wilson Trust
  • Tuapiki Trust
  • AAW Jones Trust
  • Otago Community Trust
  • Christine and Jeff Cleugh
  • Alexander McMillan Trust
  • Sargood Bequest Trust
  • John and Nicki Cocks

Other funders

Numerous others with donations via Givealittle Help Save Leaning Lodge or directly to the trust.

Patron

Sir Alan Mark. 

Volunteers' construction leaders and support team

  • Phillip Lindsay
  • Paul Coffey
  • Barry Walker
  • Jamie McEwan
  • Trevor Barlow
  • Dave McLean
  • ,Dave McArthur
  • Phil Dowsett
  • Alan Thomson
  • John Cocks
  • David Bunn
  • Gene Dyett
  • Jeff Cleugh
  • Kate Wilson
  • Pauline Thwaites
  • John Thomas
  • Martin Hickley
  • Robyn Hickley
  • Marty Jenkins

 

Structural Engineer/ Designer

Stephen Macknight, Mike Sowman Design. 

Builder / Structural Engineer (superstructure)/Electrician

Don Hawinkels, EQ Struc Ltd, Control Focus Ltd.

Insurer:

Helen Hardie, Insurance Brokers Alliance. 

Construction suppliers

Bunnings, Helicopters Otago, Allied Concrete.

Communications support

Unifone

Logistical support

Brent, Sandra, and Scott McKenzie, Kinvara Station and their team