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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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.
Mason Livingston
Mason Livingston
in the last week
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.
Cameron Winter
Cameron Winter
2 weeks ago
The best place to stay in Glenorchy & Queenstown, so good I extended my stay! Well designed, Awesome Hosts, can’t wait to come back and do some of their curated experiences!
Hayden Barker
Hayden Barker
a month ago
We stayed at the Base Camp over the holidays and a month or so later, I continue to revisit the experience my wife and I had there and the incredible joy it brought us. It was humbling and awe inspiring to have the privilege to be among some of the most spectacular nature in the world. The two-day hiking trip we did with Doug was nothing short of magical - it felt like an incredible gift. And the base camp was equally special in it's own right, imbued as it is with Liz's warmth and hospitality (not to mention wonderful food). But as much as anything, the opportunity to connect with such great people, including Doug and Liz but also the fellow travelers we met, really set the experience apart. There are lots of incredible places in the world, but nothing is as memorable or meaningful as creating connections with other people, and Doug and Liz have created a very special environment to do that. We're so grateful we had the opportunity to experience this amazing place in such a special way.
Max Zarin
Max Zarin
a month ago
One of the best places we stayed in New Zealand was the Alpine Base Camp. The cabins are cozy and well-designed. Liz and Doug exude Kiwi hospitality and FUN, they really want you to enjoy what they've built and the surroundings, they have such love and appreciation for the mountains and Glenorchy. A nice fire was prepared, we had an amazing sauna, and I still dream about Liz's excellent meal - it was mouth-watering delicious. We wish we stayed longer.
Aurelia Dalinda
Aurelia Dalinda
a month ago

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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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