EAT

BASE CAMP KITCHEN

More like a dinner party than a typical restaurant experience. Lovingly prepared wood-fire cooked food, served in cast iron on a long table.

WHAT TO EXPECT

ONE SEATING
A NIGHT

Dinner is usually ready by 7.30 pm but we recommend everyone assemble between 6~6:30 for drinks by the fire with the other diners.

FAMILY STYLE
SEATING

You will be seated at a long shared table. Individual places are pre-set and when its meal time, your dishes will be served in cast iron camp ovens.

CHEF'S CHOICE

We never really know what’s for dinner until it’s on the table. Liz (chef) decides and it’s always delicious. There’s plenty to eat with something for everyone plus an oven baked desert. 

OUR FOOD

Decision-free. Set menu. Changes daily.

Adult (13+): $80
Child (6-12): $40
Infant (0-5): BYO Food

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

There are always vegetarian and vegan dishes with every dinner service. It’s good for everyone. Some examples might include: eggplant parmigiana, or a BBQ maple cauliflower, or wood-fired baby carrots over a spicy parsnip puree, or a baked butternut pumpkin with peanut butter and fresh chilli, or a kumara with two bean gratin.

MEAT OPTIONS

While it does change from night to night, our mains typically include dishes like: apricot lamb shoulder curry; house teriyaki wagyu beef cheek; beef shin osso buco, and classic lamb shoulder roast. All mains are cooked slowly over fire and for hours with love until the meat is falling off the bone. 

SWEET TREATS

We always like to finish with a baked dessert served with an artisan ice cream. Our desserts typically include dishes like: sticky date pudding, baked apples stuffed with prunes and brown sugar, baked whole pears with vanilla bean and a touch of spice. 

DRINKS AT THE BAR

In the theme of decision free, we have curated our region’s finest wine and beer to accompany your meal; We always have an artisan light, and zero percent beer along with a range of soft drinks.

MOUNTAINEER'S BREAKFAST

An optional buffet-style add-on. This can be added to your stay while booking.

Adult (13+): $37
Child (6-12): $25
Infant (0-5): BYO Food

START THE DAY RIGHT

Bookings Required 
8:00-9:00am

A nutritious breakfast buffet of seasonal items like fresh fruit, avocado, tomato, nuts, hard boiled eggs, sourdough, preserves and honey, served each morning from 8:00-9:00am.

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HOT-SMOKE SUNDAY BBQ

Come along to one of our famous hot-smoke BBQ lunches at Base Camp. 

1:00-4:00pm
Sunday 14th July 2024

Adult (13+): $45
Child (6-12): $30
Infant (0-5): BYO Food

HOT SMOKED MEATS

Mouth-watering cuts of locally sourced meats lathered with our signature spice rubs and bastes and cooked for hours (and hours) over fire in our beast of a BBQ until falling off the bone.

VEGGIE OPTIONS

You will be seated at a long shared table. Individual places are pre-set and when its meal time, your dishes will be served in cast iron camp ovens and placed centrally.

SIDE DISH BUFFET

All food is cooked in cast iron in our wood fired oven and our BBQ. Healthy, delicious whole food with seasonal and fresh ingredients. 

DRINKS AT THE BAR

Our Bar will be open for the BBQ with a curated local beer and wine along with a range of soft drinks from Chia Sisters. 

LOCATION

WORLD HERITAGE ON YOUR DOORSTEP

49 Oban St 
Glenorchy 9372
New Zealand

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Top class hospitality from the sweetest hosts. Landing in this remote corner of the planet and being warmly welcomed by Liz and her staff as if we just stepped into their personal living room was a real treat. Antique wood burning stoves and reclaimed nautical light fixtures set the tone for a restful evening with a home cooked meal painstakingly prepared by the hostess herself. We were all seated at a long farmhouse style dinner table with hand written menus and designated seating assignments to encourage mingling amongst guests at this family style dinner. It was so great to hear and share stories as we met travelers from around the world. Accommodations were equally warm and welcoming with private cabins and shared bathing facilities that are top notch with all the perfect high end designer soaps including a stunning sauna to top things off. We enjoyed every moment of our stay at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Camp.
We stayed at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp for 4 nights a couple of weeks ago. We wanted to stay somewhere where we had easy access to day walks but not in Queenstown. As soon as we saw the photos and read the reviews for Base Camp we decided that was where we were going to stay and we’re so glad we did. As soon as we arrived we were given a warm welcome from Doug, Liz and Tess and immediately felt relaxed. Their hospitality throughout our stay was genuine and enthusiastic and we were always greeted with a friendly smile (even when we were late for dinner). The cabins were warm and cozy and had everything we needed plus nice personal touches. Our first day we walked part of the Routeburn track – it took us 5 hours to walk to Lake Harris and Harris Saddle Shelter but only 3 hours back (we had dinner on our mind) Liz’s cooking is exceptional with slow cooked meals each night (beef cheeks, lamb shoulder) and pudding (chocolate and sticky date) cooked in heavy iron pots over a wood fire stove. The communal table set by candle light was a chance to catch up with other guests both locals and overseas. Our second day the storm we had been warned about by DOC rangers blew in and we decided it was too wet and windy to walk anywhere so we went for a swim in the lake (we swam each day and checked with Doug where to swim safely - we’re experienced swimmers and we had our wetsuits with us) it was pretty wild conditions but good fun. After our swim we visited the General Store (great coffee) and spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing in our cabin listening to the gale force winds and rain outside. Our third day the weather had improved and over breakfast we discussed a range of walks in the area – Doug and Liz have a vast knowledge of all the walks and we settled on Glacier Burn track near Kinloch. With some local knowledge from Liz we set off up the track making our way to the clearing for a late lunch looking back towards Glenorchy and a quick glimpse of the glacier before it clouded over. We had such a nice time at Base Camp we’re already thinking about when we can go back and with a significant birthday coming up next year the Polar Express private glamp is looking very enticing 😊
We wanted a place away from busy Queenstown and we're so glad we stayed at the Great Glenorchy Alpine Basecamp. They're known for their adventure experiences, but we stayed for just a night and had a wonderful time. The cast iron dinner (made dairy free!) was delicious, but the company was more memorable. Doug, Grace, and Ned were all so kind and sincere. We hope to be back again one day to spend some more time in their slice of paradise.
We had a wonderful stay at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp. Doug and his team are authenticity warm and welcoming hosts who clearly go out of their way to enhance each and every guest’s experience. Our cosy eco cabin with a wood-fired heater, was perfect for our small family. The shared facilities, including beautifully modern bathrooms and private sauna, well-exceeded expectations. Dinner at the Base Camp Kitchen was a highlight, featuring delicious, slow-cooked meals prepared over a wood-fired range. We weren’t sure about the communal dining environment before our stay. Thankfully, we needn’t have been concerned, as this intimate yet casual and totally relaxed dining experience became a highlight. Until now, I don’t think I’ve ever stayed anywhere where the marketing video on the website truly reflected the experience being created for guests, day in and day out. Needless to say, all things considered - it’s a yes from us.

FAQs

Are you open for lunch?

From time to time we will have a hot smoke BBQ lunch event. You can find these advertised on our social media.

Yes, but only if you are staying with us and have added a breakfast to your booking. 

Yes! 

Yes, but ‘book a call’ to contact us beforehand to make sure we can meet all of your preferences.

You pay for your meal and drinks tab at the end of the night. Or if you’re staying with us you can pay when you check out.

If you have purchased an adventure, your restaurant meals will be included in the package.

Absolutely, usually the adults share a big table and kids sit in booths, we also prepare kid-friendly meals separately. There’s plenty of room for the kids to run around outside — even a small climbing wall. And if they run out of things to do, toasting marshmallows around one of our outdoor fires is a crowd pleaser.

The kids’ meals are still slow cooked over fire in cast iron like the grown ups, but are usually a simplified version more suitable to a child’s palate. — Think classic dishes like slow cooked lamb shank, honey carrots, perfectly cooked greens and crispy roast potatoes.

Unfortunately no, we have a strict NO BYO policy but we have a bar with something for everyone.

No, it’s chef’s choice every night, however we can accommodate any dietary requirements you might have, you can specify this while booking.

Of course, if we have availability, but it’s always best to book in advance just in case.

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