Russell Park Masterplan
The Russell Park Masterplan developed…
Ōpoutere
Wharekawa Adventure Education Trust
Ōpoutere
November 2022
Strategic Advisory
Property Advisory
Project overview
Veros was entrusted with conducting a comprehensive feasibility study for the Wharekawa Adventure Education Trust (WAET), focusing on the future use of Wharekawa Lodge, a gem nestled at the base of Maungaruawahine, overlooking the stunning Wharekawa Harbour in Ōpoutere. The aim was to explore pathways for WAET to expand its services and programs, transforming Wharekawa Lodge into a fully utilized, revenue-generating facility.
Wharekawa Lodge, with its rich history as a former native school and youth hostel, holds a unique place in the community’s heart. The original schoolhouse and teacher’s house from 1909 are central to the lodge, embodying the area’s historical and cultural essence.
Highlights:
Leveraging deep expertise and a longstanding relationship with WAET, Veros provided critical insights into the lodge’s potential, outlining viable options for refurbishment and future use. This strategic guidance aimed to ensure Wharekawa Lodge could sustainably support the Tōku Ara programme and remain an accessible educational space for local schools.
Project outcomes
The feasibility study marks a pivotal step in WAET’s journey towards realising the lodge’s full potential as an adventure education hub. With the study’s recommendations, WAET is now equipped with a clear roadmap for developing Wharekawa Lodge into a revenue-generating facility, ensuring the continuation of valuable educational programs for the youth of Whangamatā and Ōpoutere.
The Wharekawa Lodge project embodies a vision for community enhancement through educational opportunity and cultural appreciation. The comprehensive feasibility study by Veros lays the groundwork for a future where the lodge not only reaches its potential as an “uncut diamond” but also serves as a beacon for youth development and education in the region.
Wharekawa Adventure Education Trust
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