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The Camp Lake Hawea

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The Camp Lake Hawea offers a range of secluded and unique outdoor accommodation options. The Food Truck + Bar is also on-site at The Camp.
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Reconnect with nature in a beautiful and epic mountain setting. The Camp Lake Hawea offers unique outdoor accommodation options including glamping, cabins, tiny houses, cottages and traditional camping. The Camp is beautifully simple and authentic, which is why it has been a popular destination for locals, visitors and adventurers since 1971. Close to the resort towns of Wanaka and Queenstown, The

Camp has a wide range of outdoor accommodation, great facilities, an on-site Food Truck + Bar and plenty of activities to suit couples, families or groups.

08/04/2026

Even though the food truck’s closed for the afternoon and evenings, the coffee’s still on. ☕🌿

Join us Friday to Sunday from 7:30am – 1pm, where our awesome barista Sammy will be serving up great coffee and a few tasty treats to kickstart your day.

Whether you’re heading out for an adventure or easing into a slow morning at The Camp — we’ve got you covered.

07/04/2026

Fuel prices are up, so make the trip count. With our Autumn Sale at The Camp, Lake Hāwea, stay a little longer and enjoy 20% off stays of 2 nights or longer. With a full range of accommodation and camping options, there’s something for everyone. Book direct or online using promo code AUTUMN20.

04/04/2026

Fuel prices are up, so make your trip go further.

Stay a little longer at The Camp and enjoy:

20% off stays of 2 nights or longer
7 April – 31 May 2026
Not in conjunction with any other offer
Applies to all accommodation
Subject to availability

Book direct or online using promo code: AUTUMN20

Less driving. More unwinding.

02/04/2026

Good Friday at The Camp is all about the kids. 🍫✨

We’ll be putting on a fun afternoon 4.30pm with a magic show, balloon twisting, and of course plenty of chocolate.

Bring the little ones along and enjoy some Easter fun together — because what’s Easter without chocolate?

This event is exclusively for our staying guests.

30/03/2026

One last Sunday Session for the season. 🎶

Join us this Sunday, April 5th for our final Sunday Session at The Camp, with live music from Sonny Joy.

Good tunes, great company, and a relaxed afternoon in the garden — just the way Sundays should be.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for one last Sunday session with us before the cooler months roll in and Food Truck closes. 🌿

28/03/2026

Wake up a little closer to nature. 🌿

Our Safari Tents offer a unique way to stay at The Camp — tucked among the trees with the lake just beyond. Canvas walls, fresh mountain air, and a front-row seat to sunrise over Lake Hāwea.

A little adventure, a little comfort, and a lot of beautiful surroundings.

26/03/2026

Reception Hours at The Camp:
Monday – Tuesday: 8am – 6pm
Wednesday – Sunday: 8am – 8pm

Pop in and see the team if you need anything during your stay — we’re always happy to help you make the most of your time at Lake Hāwea.

24/03/2026

Autumn at The Camp. 🍂

Golden leaves underfoot, crisp mornings, and that soft afternoon light that makes everything feel a little slower and a little calmer.

It’s one of the best times of year to park up, put the kettle on, and enjoy the simple moments of camping by the lake.

Sometimes all you need is a good spot, good company, and a bit of autumn sunshine. 🌿

22/03/2026

Happy Otago Anniversary!

Today we’re celebrating the place we’re lucky enough to call home. From the lake to the mountains and the wide open spaces in between, Otago has a way of making every day feel a little bit special.

If you’re spending the long weekend exploring, slowing down, or simply soaking up the views — The Camp is a pretty good place to do it. 🌿

21/03/2026

Stay. Eat. Explore.

It’s the simple rhythm of life at The Camp.

Wake up by the lake, share good food with good people, then head out to discover the mountains, trails, and wide open spaces around Lake Hāwea.

However you like to spend your days, The Camp is the perfect base to come back to. 🌿

20/03/2026

Winter stays at The Camp. ❄️🌿

Our cottages are available through the winter months, offering a warm and cosy base while you explore everything the region has to offer.

Think crisp mornings, mountain views, and a comfortable place to come back to after a day outdoors.

A quiet winter escape at Lake Hāwea might be just what you need.

18/03/2026

A colourful little corner of The Camp.

Our cabins are simple, cosy, and perfectly placed for days spent exploring Lake Hāwea and evenings unwinding in the fresh mountain air. Pull up a chair, soak up the sunshine, and let the pace slow down for a while.

Sometimes the best stays are the simplest ones. 🌿

Address

1208 Lake Hawea/Makarora Road
Wanaka
9382

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+6434431767

Website

http://www.thecamp.co.nz/

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Our Story

Established in 1971 and purchased in 2009, The Camp (formerly Lake Hawea Holiday Park) has now been in The Burdon family for over 10 years.

Custodians of this beautiful place. Sarah and Richard Burdon owners of Glen Dene Limited, know, love and respect the local area. Both live and breath the outdoors, Richard having grown up on Mount Burke/Glen Dene Station and farmed his whole life, whilst Sarah grew up on a farm in the Clare Valley of South Australia having a passion for Ecotourism.

The Camp had always neighboured Glen Dene Station so when it came up for sale they both jumped at the opportunity to buy it and make it part of the Glen Dene family. Richard thought it would be easier than farming sheep and Sarah was excited to put her ecotourism degree to use.

The Burdons believe The Camp is what camping should be. It is more than a place to pitch a tent, it is about taking the time out, getting away and getting back to a simpler life, it is a memory-maker, a place to rest, to share the good times. It’s beautifully basic and it is just about good old classic fun that keeps you coming back time and time again! Camping is the one experience the Burdons do not want to change, they want people to enjoy camping for what it is so each generation is able to enjoy the quintessential kiwi camping experience The Camp offers.

At The Camp, families can escape their hectic lives which are bound by work deadlines and after school activities and those who are on a budget and wanting to experience the real New Zealand away from the hustle and bustle can.

Camping isn’t normally about luxury but for many at The Camp – it is the luxury of being able to experience camp life. Not everyone gets to see a blanket of stars at night, or to squish into a tent with each other, be woken by birdsong and feeling the warmth of the sun in the morning, roasting marshmallows on the fireplace or trying skimming a stone on the crystal clear Lake Hawea.

But staying in a tent is not for everyone and with the introduction of glamping everyone can join in the fun without leaving the creature comforts of home. It’s also something special when glamping has inspired those guests to try out camping too. The Burdon’s are continuously upgrading and there are a lot of exciting new projects ahead for The Camp. It is paramount to them that with every upgrade the right balance of traditional camping and innovations/improvements be found when they take on any new project so they don’t compromise the essence of The Camp experience for all those that love to visit.

The lake comes first to the Burdons -being in a remote location and with the privilege of having such a pristine environment to be based in, means ensuring eco-friendly initiatives are developed and adhered to is imperative. The Camp is all about sustainability with eco-friendly showers in place, recycling facilities, water based cleaning systems, and a composting system, campers are encouraged to be part of keeping The Camp and surrounding environment healthy.

Sharing this magical spot – Lake Hawea - with kiwis and tourists is Richard & Sarah’s passion. They love it when people gather and enjoy the outdoors alongside them and the opportunity to meet new friends at the same time. The Camp’s philosophy isn’t just about hiring a fishing rod to catch a fish, it’s about showing guests how to prepare that fish, to smoke it and enjoy it. This is high country hospitality – the backbone of the region.

We want our campers to create memories and stories they can share forever.