Lodge Operations Manual

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GENERAL

• No-one can stay at Illabunda unless they have made a booking through the Booking Officer using the current booking form, and have paid in full and in advance, and have received a receipt from the Booking Officer confirming the booking.
• Illabunda is a Club lodge. Only full members and their nominated guests can make bookings.

HOW TO GET TO THE LODGE

• After leaving Jindabyne take the turn off to Bullocks Flat. Park in the free car park at the Ski Tube Terminal at Bullocks Flat (snow chains may be required in extreme conditions).  [There is no overnight parking at Perisher Valley, and the roads are closed up to Illabunda Lodge.]
  
• Take SkiTube to Perisher Valley Terminal -max 1 hour wait (avoid peak times when it's crowded and there are some luggage restrictions)
  
• Hans Oversnow (snow cat) will transport you to Lodge from the SkiTube terminal, or get some exercise and save some money by walking up - cross the creek over the right hand bridge, pass the Perisher Hotel on the right, and take a leisurely walk up the hill to the right of all ski-lifts to the lodge.
  
• Illabunda Ski Lodge is located on the slopes at Perisher Valley next to Telemark Lift.  Click here for more details and a map.

ENTRY DOORS

Please advise all your guests in advance how to gain entry. Combination locks are used to secure front and rear doors of the Lodge. They require the input of a 4-digit code each time for entry. You must however press the C button prior to entering the code to clear the lock. You will receive the entry code from the Booking Officer.

FACILITIES

• Accommodation for 20 people in 8 bedrooms (2 x 4 bedrooms, 6 x 2 bedrooms)
• Pillows, doonas and blankets
• Linen provided
• Ladies and Gents bathrooms, with a total of 7 showers and 6 toilets
• Fireplace
• Spa and sauna
• Rumpus room with TV, VCR, DVD and ping pong table
• Drying room, ski room, workshop (couple of toboggans for children)
• Laundry with washing machine, clothes dryer
• Void for storage - for use of full members only
• Phone (02) 6457-5322, Fax (02) 6457-5089.
• Local calls are free. For long distance you will need a Telecard or use reverse charge. (To use the fax contact the Managers - a fee is charged.)

GUESTS NEED TO BRING

• Towels
• Any alcoholic drinks they require
• Ski gear
• Swimming costumes (for spa and sauna)
• Hats and sunscreen

ON ARRIVAL AT THE LODGE

• Normal check in time is 12 noon on the day of arrival, and guests do not have access to the bedrooms or upstairs common areas before this time. However, guests arriving early may leave their luggage in the Rumpus room if they wish. Note however that no access will be permitted to any area of the Lodge by incoming guests prior to 8 am, to prevent disturbing the current guests.
• Bookings include lunch on both the day of arrival and the day of departure.
• The only exception to the above is late arrival weekend booking where guests are not eligible for either lunch or dinner on the Friday. Such bookings are intended for people who travel to the Lodge on Friday evening. They commence 8pm on Friday evening and this start time will be strictly enforced at the Lodge.
• Enter Lodge through rear entrance (not top door) using code on combination lock (on your booking receipt)
• Introduce yourself to lodge managers and look for your room allocation.

ON DEPARTURE FROM THE LODGE

• Check out time is 10 am on the day of departure, by which time all guests must have vacated their bedrooms
• Empty waste paper baskets and place their dirty linen in the laundry bag which will be left in the stairwell near the upstairs foyer by the Lodge Managers
• Luggage may be stored under table tennis table in the Rumpus Room until ready to leave.
• Call Hans Oversnow and book snow cat for trip back to terminal, or walk.

ROOM ALLOCATION

• Room allocation is posted on noticeboard outside lounge.
• Rooms are allocated to best accommodate the guests, and we will make every effort to meet your needs. Please advise Booking Officer in advance of any room preferences.
• Two cots are available at the Lodge for babies (advise Booking Officer in advance).
• Guests cannot access their rooms until 12noon on their day of arrival.

LODGE RULES and GUEST RESPONSIBILITIES

• No smoking anywhere inside the lodge
• In case of fire follow instructions on rear of bedroom door.
• Outdoor shoes must not be worn in the lodge - put in the drying room.
• XC skiers must indicate their intentions on the white board at the winter entrance.
• All guests are required to sign the guest register.
• All guests must be booked in and paid for (including babies - child rate applies)
• Guests may invite friends to the lodge for meals if it is convenient for the Managers, and cost is prepaid
• Casual visitors are acceptable provided it does not inconvenience other guests.
• Guests are responsible for cleaning and tidying any mess made by them or their children
• At all times guests are to respect the rights of fellow guests.
• Consult with Lodge Captain if any problem.

ROSTER

Guests are asked to assist in running the Lodge and are assigned duties on a roster posted on notice board. We ask guests to assist serving meals and clearing tables; clean, set and light fire; crush cans; and raise and lower flags as per roster.

LODGE CAPTAIN

One guest is nominated as Lodge Captain, who assists in ensuring your comfortable stay. The Captain manages the Roster, liaises with the Managers, sells soft drinks, etc, so see him/her with any queries.

MANAGERS

The managers fully cater the three meals and maintain the Lodge.

CATERING

• The lodge is fully catered and cleaned.
• Meal times may vary:
  Breakfast - 7.45 am (hot breakfast 8.00 am)
  Lunch - 12.30 - 1.30 pm
  Hors d'oeuvre - 5.30 pm
  Dinner - 7.00 pm
• Cask wine is supplied with dinner
• Soft drinks are available for purchase
• Lunch is provided on both arrival and departure days
• Tea, coffee, etc., is available at all times
• Please advise any special dietary requirements in advance (however, you need to bring all special requirements for babies).