A place of wonder and energy set in 110 acres on the foot of a mountain, in ancient bush by the Tasman Sea.
We’re a not-for-profit eco-lodge and education centre with the goal to make the world a much better place through education and a bit of technology.
Enviro-Tech Camps
The Huntly Karioi Trust initially built the lodge in 1974 as a puni kura (school camp). 50 years later and it still retains the essential characteristics that make it an awesome outdoor camp experience. In 2019 the camp was “re-booted” as an enviro-tech camp, blending the old puni kura (school camp) experience with technology learning.
Send your school or community group to stay at the lodge and work on enviro-tech projects in the centre, the 100 acres of bush on the property and in the natural beauty of the Raglan surrounds.
The camp can cater for groups of up to 80 at a time, with two camps per week. We offer fully catered and self catered options. Each camp will work on a Secret Project, solving a community mystery or problem.
Industry & Community Retreats
Every retreat helps support schools on camp
Come and have your next leadership offsite at the Institute. The lodge is a unique experience with large spaces to connect your team together.
The lodge has an amazing character and is a magical space to reconnect in 100 acres of bush overlooking the Tasman Sea. Our rooms are king rooms and are modern and warm.
We offer full catering, AV facilities and activities while you stay.
By booking with us you can help a school come on camp. All profits from corporate groups go into a fund to sponsor kids and communities on camp. We welcome donations.
Amenities at the Institute of Awesome
Nature, inspiration, good people and comfort.
The institute is located at the world famous Karioi Lodge in Raglan, New Zealand. We cater for a wide range of groups wanting to experience the magic of Mount Karioi, the tranquil bush and the recharge of the west coast.
Our lodge can cater for groups of up to 80 in a mix of accommodation styles including private rooms, bunks rooms, cabins and a private house.
The Lodge Hall caters for dining and group meetings with a lounge and AV equipment
Two shared kitchens offer ovens, cooktops, refrigerators and food storage, pots, pans and cooking utensils (plus enough cups, crockery, and cutlery for everyone).
The large Secret Lab Workshop is a space for events and activities, and is home to our maker space workshops
An outdoor stage and amphitheatre with the backdrop of the sea
Bush walks for all levels of hiker
BBQs galore to grill up a storm
Fire pit and seats to share your epic tales of the day around
A sauna to ease your muscles
