NOTICE TO ALL USERS OF FACILITIES
Langer Lodge and the wider Langer (Panama) Reserve has been set aside as a conservation/recreation and education area. It is privately owned by the Josef Langer Charitable Trust and operated entirely by volunteers. It is important therefore to bear that in mind at all times particularly in relation to Langer Lodge.
Water supply is limited as is firewood so please be frugal and consider just how the gas/wood etc gets to the hut.
Dogs are permitted under strict control but are not allowed to sleep in the Lodge.
Fire is a major threat to the Reserve so please use common sense here. No smoking and use the provided battery lights (no candles!) Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and fire blanket are supplied.
All tracks have basic markings with plans to upgrade these as time allows. The only toilet facilities are at the Lodge (locked) and the campsite at Gate 2.
Access to the Reserve is free and you do enter at your own risk but charges apply for Lodge use.
Facility hire is $50 and a suggested Koha (donation) of $20 per adult per night.
No extra charge for school age children. Charity, Youth and School groups etc fee by arrangement.
Please add any comments to the Visitors Book and only share your experiences with your personal contacts NOT on widespread social media eg Instagram/TikTok etc as this can cause overwhelming pressure on the facility and volunteers.
Please note that road access to any of the five entry points to the Reserve requires great care as the roads are narrow, steep and some are only suited to 4wd vehicles.
Directions
Please follow these guidelines when accessing Langer Lodge and Panama. It is advisable to travel along the Summit Road and down into Le Bons Bay via the Main Road (it is best to ignore Google Maps as that will direct you to the ‘shortest route’ via Camerons Track which is steep and dangerous). After approx 5km, turn sharp left before the bridge onto Panama Road. This road is unsealed, narrow, and gets progressively steeper. Access is fine for 2wd vehicles, however, rear-wheel drive or 4wd is recommended to reach the main access point to Langer Lodge which is 2.7ks from the intersection. An option for less suitable vehicles is to park up at the 2k sign recommending 4wd only and walking the final few hundred meters to the entrance. Once there the Lodge is an easy grade 20min walk.
Finally, it is also recommended you time your arrival for daylight hours as there is no power or phone coverage should you need assistance.
Vehicles are not permitted pass the car park.
JLTNOTE: Reserve is dog friendly and available at anytime without bookings for walking access.