LODGING

Come stay up the hill!! It's great to live in a true alpine environment even if only for a small part of the year. Don't worry though as you're not too far out of touch - the wireless internet connectivity means you can still take that laptop (if you really feel that you must). Don't bother packing the cell phone though there is no reception, your phone will just be excess baggage...

As if it is not enough to be living in the midst of the Southern Alps with mountains surrounding you there's also the very comfortable lodges where you can stay overnight for the week, weekend, a couple of days or for the month if you've got time.

The accommodation is a variety of modern bunkrooms sleeping from 4 to 10 people. Yes you do need to bring your own sleeping bag and towel but that's all since you can get dinner, bed and breakfast for one great price.

Oh and did we mention that Temple Basin has a liquor license and fully stocked canteen.