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We made GOLD!
Exciting news from the stunning shores of Lake Hāwea near Wānaka – The Camp has earned the prestigious Sustainable Qualmark Gold accreditation, solidifying their spot as top-notch sustainable tourism hotspots in New Zealand! Picture this: a diverse range of awesome accommodation that seamlessly blends with the heartwarming high country hospitality, The Camp and all accommodation ...
Why not mess about on a bike this summer?
While we know many of our campers love to get out on the water and mess about in boats in the summer here at The Camp, we now have a range of new high quality mountain bikes for hire! Thanks to the amazing team at NZ Bike Trails, we have a range of kids, medium ...
Booking for next summer season!
We know you love The Camp in summer – we do too! It’s absolutely magical! The Christmas and New Year periods are our busiest time of the year and we don’t want you to miss out on the back-to-nature holiday of a lifetime, so please read the following carefully to ensure you don’t miss your ...
We’re giving back every chance we get!
Recently members of our team gathered to help WAI Wanaka plant natives around our beautiful region. Our owner, Sarah, and two of our team, Michelle and Ann-Marie, put their backs into it and spent a day planting trees. This is just one of the many initiatives we support locally within our Wānaka and Lake Hāwea ...
A Qualmark Sustainability first
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you: Qualmark’s Sustainable Tourism Business (STB) Criteria has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first in New Zealand to attain GSTC-Recognised Status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). What this means for us here at The Camp is that we can confidently rely on ...
We measure what matters
Here at The Camp, being as sustainable as possible is super important to us. So, our Camp Manager and Sarah attended the latest Waste Busters workshop with Lake Wanaka Tourism to help improve how we deal with waste. We were among 30 Upper Clutha businesses to attend the workshop. Over the course of the morning, ...
Things to do in Lake Hawea: Take a Hike
You’ve arrived at The Camp, set up your tent, parked up your caravan or camper, checked into the Denver Village, tossed your bag into the Tiny House / cabin / cottage / Lakeside Cabin – however you’re staying, you’re HERE! Hurrah! While many of our guests are super excited just to kick back in their ...
Glamping at The Camp
Are you looking for a unique accommodation experience amongst nature? Look no further than Glamping here at The Camp in Lake Hawea. Located on the shores of the picturesque Lake Hawea, The Camp offers a range of glamping accommodations to suit different tastes and budgets. Each tent is fully equipped with comfortable furnishings, electricity ...
How to plan a family trip at The Camp
Our tips for planning a visit that will keep the whole team happy. Kids feeling restless and ready for some adventure? Looks like it’s about that time to plan a family trip. And while we know that it can be a massive challenge keeping even the littlest ones happy, we’ve got some tips and tricks ...
Make it a glamping date
Our guide for mixing it up with your significant other at The Camp. Look, let’s face it, life is busy. And with the daily doldrums, it’s easy to forget that romantic getaways with your partner are a must for keeping things fresh and exciting. But don’t just do another dinner-and-a-movie. And don’t worry about wracking ...
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