ROUTEBURN TRACK
ACCOMMODATION
IN GLENORCHY

ONE MORE NIGHT IN THE MOUNTAINS

Doing the Routeburn Track this season? Don’t rush a good thing, stay with us! We’re a popular wood-fired restaurant and mountaineering hut-style accommodation — designed and built by trampers with little touches here and there to create the perfect base camp.

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THE PERFECT START OR FINISH

Here in Glenorchy, we are only a 30 minute drive from the Routeburn Shelter — the start or finish point for the Routeburn depending on the direction you are walking. 

START WITH US

Spend a night in the mountains and hit the ground running. Dine at our wood-fired restaurant ahead of a night in a cosy mountaineers hut and rise to a nutritious protein-rich breakfast before you head off.

END WITH US

No need to rush back to civilisation, come back to ours for a hot shower and sauna ahead of a night of fun in our wood-fired restaurant, retire to one of our cosy mountaineer’s huts and wake up to breakfast before your transfer back to Queenstown.

THE ULTIMATE HIKING BASE

As hikers ourselves, we’ve put a lot of thought into what makes for the perfect tramping base — from our unique approach to our accommodation and restaurant to handy additions like our sauna, trail food & supplies, and so much more. 

OUR HUTS

Our award-winning accommodation is inspired by the historic mountaineer’s huts that typify the New Zealand Southern Alps, complete with wood-burners and a variety of bunk configurations and a few added comforts that make all the difference. 

BASE CAMP KITCHEN

We think of our restaurant a little differently, it’s much more like dining at our place. We cook everything over wood-fire and serve it on a long table in the cast iron pots it was prepared in — so you can share a table, food and stories with interesting mountain loving people like yourself.

OUR HUTS

Cosy Hut

4 People

A queen bed, a bunk with two single beds and access to nearby shared luxurious bathrooms. Perfect for couples and families. 

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Triple Bunk Hut

6 People

Two fun triple stacked bunks with nearby shared luxurious bathrooms. Perfect for groups.

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Double Bunk Hut

6 People

Three fun double stacked bunks with nearby shared luxurious bathrooms. Perfect for groups.

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Hostel Hut

1 Person

Reserve a single bed in a shared hostel-style bunk hut with nearby luxurious shared bathrooms.

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En-Suite Hut

2 People

A queen bed with a private bathroom and shower. Perfect for couples.

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OUR AMENITIES

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Gun Safe
  • Sauna
  • Wood Fires
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Storage
  • Family Friendly
  • Wifi
  • Souvenirs
  • Guest Parking

Our Facilities

TRAIL SUPPLIES

We have a range of dehydrated trail food and camping supplies on offer, contact to discuss.

PRIVATE SAUNA

You can add 1-hour private sauna sessions to your stay to relax after your time in the wild.

OUR WOOD-FIRED RESTAURANT

Add a dinner or a breakfast to your stay.

DINNER

From 6:45pm

Our restaurant opens from 6:45pm and dinner will be served straight from our wood-fired ovens at approximately 7:30pm. Chef’s choice every night with something for everyone.

BREAKFAST

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.

BAR

Hours Vary

Our bar hours vary, check with staff to confirm times for your stay. A curated selection of local beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options will be available. No bookings required. 

HOW TO BOOK

Simply add your accommodation and restaurant bookings to cart and check out. If you have any questions or would like us to tailor something to your needs, book a call and we’d be happy to help. 

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GOOGLE REVIEWS

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Had dinner at Glenorchy Base Camp. BEST Home-like slow-cooked meal - better than a world-class restaurant. Warmest hospitality. Great environment!!!
Aqua Riani
Aqua Riani
a month ago
I honestly cannot recommend enough! Doug & Liz are so welcoming. Ive driven past this a million times without spotting it and took a friends recommendation to go for dinner. The adventures seem cool but we just went for a celebration dinner and it felt like being cooked dinner at someone's home. It's gorgeous, calming, takes you out of your own world to socialize with everyone, the food was unbelievable, the atmosphere is gorgeous, would 100% recommend for a casual dinner or an event with a good few folk.
Caroline Caulfield
Caroline Caulfield
a month ago
The four of us (9, 12 and 2 adults) splurged on a Glenorchy adventure and stay at Basecamp. Basecamp is really special. Full of warmth from the firelight and the people. Doug and Liz are really quite exceptional and make everyone feel convivial and at home in a way I don't think I've experienced on holiday before. It's like eating with the family except the cooking is dramatically better! The collective children also get to eat together and play around the camp. The adventure side of things was more than great. Jaw-dropping heli-transport. Unforgettable camping location. Spectacular camp cooking. Doug and Christian (camp magician and guide respectively) were an absolute pleasure to be with. Hugely thoughtful about making sure the kids would also love it. They went above and beyond to make sure the adventure worked for us. Lovely people that live a life full of cool outdoor things and really want to share it with others.
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ben thirkell-white
a month ago
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.
Stephen Gabor
Stephen Gabor
2 months ago
Karen Lissington
Karen Lissington
2 months ago

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OUR LOCATION

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49 Oban St 
Glenorchy 9372
New Zealand

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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).

Unfortunately no, we have a strict no BYO policy, but our bar opens at 6:00pm and we have something for everyone.

No, we are not a licensed campground and have no facilities for RVs.

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.

Yes, if you are staying with us we are more than happy to store any luggage for $5 an item per night.

No, but on occasion we have made exceptions. ‘Book a call’ to discuss.

Yes we do, ‘book a call’ to discuss.

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