Facilities
Tarampa Lodge has many facilities for the entertainment of tenants
The dining hall where our catering staff organise the evening meals for everyone and celebration lunches and dinners.
Our patrons can enjoy the beautiful outdoor weather in the comfort of one of the covered Landscaped areas for lunch or just a friendly chat.
Our in-house Library has quite a collection of fiction and non-fiction books for all our patrons.
Our community Vegetable garden where everyone can help to grow small crops like lettuce, tomatoes and herbs. It is very satisfying to actually harvest and eat home grown veggies etc.
Facility Bus travels to Gatton & Lowood most weeks. Residents are able to access most banks, supermarkets, post office, newsagencies etc
This can be arranged as requested. Payment for the papers will be the resident's responsibility.
All mail goes through PO Box 40 LOWOOD, the mail is collected by staff and allocated to residents at 9am each morning. Residents are required to sign to say they have received mail. Outgoing mail can be handed in at the office which is then mailed each day. Stamps are available from the office. Cost of these stamps is the responsibility of the resident.
All bedrooms have ceiling fans. Residents are able to purchase and install a split system air-conditioner with a meter for their room. On leaving the resident is required to return the room to its original condition or leave the unit installed. Excess power charges will apply.
There is a TV point in all bedrooms for the convenience of residents. Most bedrooms have a TV already installed, however residents are encouraged to purchase their own TV. Some residents even have their own DVD & Gaming Machine in their rooms.
For the convenience of all residents boiling water and a sink is provided in the main dining room. Rothwell House, Clarendon and Manchester residents are able to use the kitchens provided in their areas.
There are two communal Lounge Areas on site. Watkins Lounge (Cinema Style) and Rothwell Lounge. Both are provided for the comfort of all residents.
Equipment for all the activities in the Games Pavilion can be accessed through the main office. Board Games, cards etc can also be accessed through the office as well.
Resident BBQ’s held on a regular basis. Families may also use this facility when visiting their loved one. Visitors please advise the office if you wish to use this facility the day prior to visiting.
Darts, Pool Table, Hookie Board, Relaxation. These are all available in the Games Pavilion. Residents may borrow equipment from the office at no charge. This area is also the Assembly Area in the event of an emergency.
Shoot some hoops on the dedicated Basketball key located at the far end of the Tennis court.
Synthetic Grass tennis court for the enjoyment of residents and their families. There are also 2 golf putting holes in the tennis court area for those who like to practice their putting skills.
An in-ground salt water swimming pool, 5 ft deep, flat bottom with grab rails around the entire pool. The pool area has shade cloth which covers half the pool.