YOUR
GUIDE
WELCOME TO OUR PLACE
Base Camp was created from a love of our backyard and a desire to share it with you. We hope the stories you take home from your time with us are worthy of occupying ‘prime time’ in the museum of your life.
ESSENTIALS
WIFI
Network: GY Base Camp Wifi
Password: GreatBaseCamp
HOURS
Breakfast: 8:00-9:00am
Dinner: Arrive from 6:45pm, food is served at 7:30pm
Bar: Hours vary, check with staff
Restaurant Area Closed: 9:00am-6:00pm
Quiet Time: After 10:00pm
CHECK-IN
Check in between 3:00-5:00pm — please let us know ahead of your arrival if this does not work for you, and we will make alternative arrangements to ensure you have access to your hut.
CHECK-OUT
Check out by 10:00am — please let us know ahead of your departure if this does not work for you, and we can arrange to accommodate your needs.
CONTACT
The most reliable way to get in touch is to send us an email, otherwise you can TXT Doug and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
E: [email protected]
P: +64 21 298 2148
ONLINE
W: www.thegreatglenorchyalpinebasecamp.co.nz
IG: @tggabc_
EMERGENCY
LOCKED OUT?
There will be a spare key for your hut in the lockbox, located beside the front door to the front entrance of the main building (Oban street side). The combination is XXXX.
Or feel free to contact Doug at any time at +64 21 298 2148.
NEED FIRST AID?
For minor injuries, visit the staff in the restaurant. Or if outside of staffed hours, contact Doug at +64 21 298 2148.
For serious or life threatening injuries call 111.
NOTICED A FIRE?
Each hut is equipped with a fire suppression system. In the event of a fire, trigger the alarm and evacuate the hut to meet at either carpark at the front or rear entrance, and dial 111.
If you notice a fire and are not in immediate danger, press one of the red ‘call point’ fire alarm buttons located in each of our courtyards, and then head to the assembly point.
ETIQUETTE
KEEPING YOUR HUT CLEAN
Please return any cups to the restaurant when you are finished with them, and do not keep any food waste or scraps in your hut as this attracts pests.
NO SMOKING
Base Camp is family-friendly and has a strict no smoking policy. No smoking or vaping is permissible anywhere on the grounds.
NO BYO
Our liquor license prevents us from allowing guests to bring and consume their own alcohol on the premises. If you’d like a drink, feel free to visit our bar.
NO COOKING
You may prepare tea and coffee in your hut, however you may not prepare any food in your hut or anywhere else on the grounds.
FOOD STORAGE
Please store food any food you might have in the Yeti chilly bins provided.
WOOD STACKS
Please replenish the wood stack inside your hut from the wood stack outside your hut before check out.
FOOD
BREAKFAST
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.
BAR
Our bar opening time varies, so check with staff. No bookings required.
DINNER
Our dinner service starts from 6:45pm, with your food served at approximately 7:30pm. We recommend you come a bit earlier for a drink and a mingle with your friendly hosts and other guests.
Each night we have a new set menu, with all food cooked in cast-iron over wood fire — there’s something for everyone, from children, to vegetarians and carnivores alike.
Bookings are required with at least 36hrs notice, and dietary requirements can be specified while making a reservation.
PICNICS
If you’d like to have a picnic, we can arrange a hamper for you. Visit our staff in the kitchen to discuss your options. A minimum of 24hrs notice is required, but the more notice the better.
HILL FOOD
We offer a range of lightweight dehydrated backpacking meals. You can also hire a Jetboil and gas canister from us to prepare them. To arrange, visit our staff in the kitchen.
HUTS
TEA & COFFEE
Help yourself to the tea provided in your hut. Clean water for your brew is available from the tap outside your hut.
WIFI & BLUETOOTH
Wifi is available although we encourage a different kind of connection, and feel free to pair your device with the bluetooth speaker in your hut.
LIGHTING A FIRE
Place a firelighter inside the firebox, surround with kindling and light. Add thicker wood as your fire grows. More wood is available from the stacks outside your hut.
ROOM CLEANING
We clean your room and change the sheets every three days. In the meantime please return any empty cups and dishes to the kitchen daily, and do not keep any food waste in your hut.
FACILITIES
SHOWERS & TOILETS
All bathrooms and showers are unisex. We have two shower rooms big enough for a family to share. The doors may be locked at times, but your hut key will grant you access.
SAUNA
Go to the restaurant to book your private 1hr slot. A small charge will apply that will be added to your room.
OUR SHOP
We have a range of dehydrated meals, gas canisters and miscellaneous gifts & souvenirs available.
STORAGE
We can store your gear in our secure loft for $5 per bag per night. Find one of our staff in the restaurant to arrange this and we’ll add it to your tab to be paid at checkout.
ADVENTURES
OUR LIFE CHANGING GUIDED ADVENTURES
Follow the link to browse our unique world class private guided adventures in the UNESCO World Heritage Area — there’s something for everyone. We encourage you to ‘book a call’ so we can find the best experience for you.
AMMENITIES
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Gun Safe
- Sauna
- Wood Fires
- Showers
- Toilets
- Storage
- Family Friendly
- Wifi
- Souvenirs
- Guest Parking
Our Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Fireplaces
Sauna
Toilets
Showers
Storage
Souvenirs
Free WiFi
Parking
Dishwasher
Gun Safe
Family Friendly
FAQs
Can guests cook for themselves?
Guests cannot cook for themselves, however we can prepare hampers for hikes and picnics, and of course you can make a reservation for breakfast & dinner at our restaurant (if it is not already included in your package).
Can I bring a bottle of wine to the restaurant?
Unfortunately no, we have a strict no BYO policy, but we have a bar and something for everyone.
Can I park my camper van at Base Camp?
No, we are not a licensed campground and have no facilities for RVs.
Can I use the ammenities if I'm not a guest?
If you’re dining with us you can use the toilets, however the showers and sauna are only available to guests who are staying with us.
Can I store luggage?
Yes, if you are staying with us we are more than happy to store any luggage for $5 an item per night.
Are dogs allowed?
No, but on occasion we have made exceptions. ‘Book a call’ to discuss.
Do you have a gun safe?
Yes we do, ‘book a call’ to discuss.