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GLENORCHY ACCOMMODATION FOR THE WILD AT HEART

GLENORCHY ACCOMMODATION FOR THE WILD AT HEART

Inspired by the historic mountaineer’s huts that typify the New Zealand Southern Alps, our accommodation has been created by adventurers for adventurers.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A TRUE SOUTHERN ALPS EXPERIENCE

We are local mountaineers who felt our backyard was too good not to share and have carefully designed Base Camp to our specifications to ensure an authentic experience. 

LUXURY SHARED FACILITIES

All guests who stay with us will have full access to our shared facilities which includes private toilets, showers and a sauna.

DINING AT
BASE CAMP

Guests are not permitted to cook at Base Camp but you’re welcome to dine with us at our wood-fired restaurant. You can add a dinner and breakfast reservation to your stay for the the days you’d like to eat with us. 

PREMIUM LINEN AND BEDDING

While we have gone without certain luxuries in the name of simple pleasures, we couldn’t resist high thread count sheets, down pillows, and comfy mattresses to ensure the best sleep possible.

WOOD-FIRED HEATING

Similar to the mountaineer’s huts you might find in the field, our cabins each have their own wood-stack and are kept warm with small, clean wood burners. In the colder months you may need to add logs occasionally to ensure a cosy room.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE BASE

We offer world class private guided experiences worthy of your bucket list in the always amazing UNESCO South West NZ World heritage area, for all experience and fitness levels. To find out more, visit our ‘play’ page.

OUR HUTS

ONE NIGHT AWAY

Dine at our wood-fired restaurant ahead of a night in one of our cosy cabins (breakfast included).

FAMILY ESCAPE PACKAGE

Special Price for 2 Adults + 2 Children

Dine with us at our wood-fired restaurant ahead of a night in one of our cosy Family Cabins (breakfast included).

COSY UP PACKAGE

Special Price for a Couple

Dine with us at our wood-fired restaurant ahead of a romantic night in one of our cosy mountaineers huts. Breakfast is included.

ALL LOVED UP PACKAGE

Special Price for a Couple

Dine with us at our wood-fired restaurant ahead of a romantic night in one of our en-suite mountaineers huts. Breakfast is included.

OUR FACILITIES

Our Facilities

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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!
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.
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.
Great place, very good food! We spent an evening there meeting very interesting people for food and conversations. The rooms looked lovely by we did not stay there. The whole concept is based on open communication and people meeting there. Staff super nice and the owners too!

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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CANCELLATIONS & PAYMENT

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