Gunuma Lodge is a communal, self-catering lodge — everyone shares the facilities and helps keep them clean, safe, and welcoming.
We ask all guests to be considerate of others and do their part to keep the lodge running smoothly.
Your Room
- Each room has blankets and pillows. All guests must bring their own bed linen.
- If you need extra blankets or pillows, ask the Winter House Manager (WHM) or House Captain.
Electric Blankets are PROHIBITED in the Lodge.
Room Heater
- Room heaters are thermostatically controlled via the wall thermostat (between the beds).
- Do not turn heaters off at the power point.
- Never place clothes over heaters — this is a fire hazard.
- Before departure in winter, set thermostats to 10°C to prevent pipes from freezing.
Internet Access
Wireless internet is available. If you have connection issues, check with the WHM.
Housekeeping
Room Chores
- Gunuma is kept clean and tidy through everyone’s cooperation.
- Each room is allocated a chore, listed on the back of the room door and on the dining room noticeboard.
- Parents are responsible for ensuring children’s chores are completed.
- Even during the winter season when a cleaner is employed, all guests must complete their allocated chores.
- If the lodge is not full, essential chores such as emptying kitchen bins will need to be shared among guests.
Kitchen
- The communal kitchen is fully equipped with stoves, ovens, cookware, crockery, and cutlery.
- Each room has an allocated cupboard and fridge shelf. Extra storage is available in the laundry freezer and overflow fridge.
- After each meal:
- Wash, dry, and put away all dishes and cooking utensils.
- Wipe benches and cooktops.
- Leave the kitchen clean and ready for the next person.
- Be considerate of others waiting to prepare meals or use the dining area.
- For safety, please keep children out of the kitchen.
Garbage
- In winter, NPWS collects garbage and recycling from the temporary storage bin.
- Outside winter, you must take all rubbish to the Perisher Waste Station before leaving — do not leave garbage in the lodge.
- Recycle where possible.
- Keep a small amount of paper and cardboard for the fire; place excess in the correct bin bags.
Paper and cardboard
A small amount of paper and cardboard is required for the fire. Excess paper and cardboard boxes should be put in the correct garbage bag.
Native guests
Gunuma Lodge is located within the beautiful Kosciuszko National Park, home to many native species such as bush rats, broad-toothed rats, antechinus, mountain pygmy possums, and a wide variety of birds. From time to time, you may also see introduced animals like mice or black rats.
While these creatures are part of the alpine environment, some can become pests if they find their way inside. For this reason, we take steps to keep the lodge secure, store food safely, and prevent animals from making themselves at home.
How you can help
- Store all food in your allocated cupboard and fridge space — never leave food out overnight.
- Keep your room door closed when not in use.
- Dispose of rubbish promptly in the bins provided.
- Report any signs of pests to the Winter House Manager or House Captain.
By following these steps, you’re helping protect the health and safety of guests and ensuring the welfare of native animals in the park.
