The Camp






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- The Camp, is your quintessential Kiwi camping experience.
- The Camp is beautifully basic and authentic
- Which is why it's been a popular destination for campers, since 1971
Close to the resort towns of Wanaka and Queenstown, The Camp has a wide range of accommodation options, good facilities and plenty of activities to suit couples, families or groups.
The Camp, formerly The Lake Hawea Holiday Park, is your quintessential Kiwi camping experience. The Camp is beautifully basic and authentic which is why it has been a popular destination for campers, tourists and adventurers since 1971.
Close to the resort towns of Wanaka and Queenstown, The Camp has a wide range of accommodation options, good facilities and plenty of activities to suit couples, families or groups.
Campground type
Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Portuguese
Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com
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Features
Dogs allowed low season only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed low season onlyThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Camp
1208 Lake Hawea
Makarora Road
Lake Hāwea
Otago
New Zealand
9382
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)
GPS
-44.60703°N
169.24578°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The Camp – Food Truck
Make life easy and relax and dine-in amidst our spectacular grounds or takeaway back to your tent, the lakefront or your home (locals welcome)
We love it when people gather and connect.
Our firepits – once lit by a member of our staff – are the perfect location for all visitors to the Camp to get together.
A kids playground with slide, seesaw, old tractors and swings
A boat ramp for launching your boat or even just to jump off into the cool, clear waters of Lake Hawea
Paddleboard, kayak or swim in Lake Hawea.
Fishing from the rocks – hire a rod from the shop and fish right from the edge of The Camp.
Smoke your fish, with the help of our team, once you catch it.
Stroll through the trees, listening to birdsong and exploring walkways.
The Camp is perfectly located near some great biking and walking trails. We can help you map out the best options for your skills, fitness and duration of stay. We can also help you extend your stay so you can do them all!
Hawea River Track (Lake Hawea to Wanaka)
Isthmus Peak
Deans Bank
Breast Hill
Hawea School Track
Don’t waste any time. Let our staff book your day trips for you, tell you the weather forecast and give you ideas and directions.
Wander over, along the lakefront to The Lake Hawea Hotel or visit Hawea Kitchen & Store
Wanaka is only a short 15 minute drive where you will find boutique shopping great eateries
Lots of adventures are near by including; skydiving, canyoning, wildwire, jetboating
Fancy a lovely lake trip to pigeon island, followed by a wine tasting?
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Camp dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Camp? The Camp – Food Truck Make life easy and relax and dine-in amidst our spectacular grounds or takeaway back to your tent, the lakefront or your home (locals welcome) We love it … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Camp?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.