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STAYING AT BASE CAMP

STAYING AT BASE CAMP

Fall asleep beside the fire in your intimate adventurer’s hut. Base Camp has been created for the wilder hearts and is a perfect base for enjoying all that the UNESCO world Heritage Area has to offer.

PACKAGES & BUNDLES

WHAT TO EXPECT

SIMPLE PLEASURES

Base Camp is a world of simple pleasures. Whether it’s a cold beer in your private sauna session, or a spoon full of local clover honey in your cowboy coffee first thing in the morning.

OUR SHARED FACILITIES

Private showers lined with Timaru bluestone, endless hot water, beautiful bathroom products and definitely not your average camp ground bathroom experience.

BASE CAMP KITCHEN

The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp is the home for our popular wood-fired restaurant, Base Camp Kitchen. Dinner and breakfast can be added to your cart while booking.

A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

We designed and built our custom sleeping arrangement so you can enjoy the rest you deserve.

WOOD-FIRED HEATING

Each and every hut has its own fireplace and wood stack. Nothing compares to falling asleep beside a real fire.

LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE?

We offer a range of unique, ‘one of one’ private guided adventures and adventure glamps for all skill and experience levels.

OUR HUTS

OUR FACILITIES

Our Facilities

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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.
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!

FAQs

Do the huts have bathrooms?

Yes and no, we have a two self contained huts, but all guests are welcome to use our shared bathroom space, which is every bit as comfortable. Complete with a sauna, heated floors, and each shower has its own private room with some that can comfortably fit a family if you need to shower little ones.

Yes, we have a large drying room with configurable racks and a world class ventilation system for drying everything from tents to socks.

Yes we do, ‘book a call’ to discuss.

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, sauna, laundry room and drying room are only available to guests who are staying with us.

Yes, the beds in our huts have a luxury down duvets and pillows, organic cotton sheets, and a lambs wool mattress protector.

No, we provide all towels

No sorry

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

Unfortunately not.

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