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A warm, welcoming destination in harmony with one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Our mission is to create a destination experience that “educates, inspires, and delights our visitors.”

The Headwaters is the umbrella name for an array of environmentally sustainable accommodations and services under development in Glenorchy, New Zealand. When completed, The Headwaters will include campsites, cabins, garden cottages, a general store, a community classroom, a campfire shelter, a culinary kitchen and biodynamic garden to support food preparation in Mrs Woolly's Pantry.

Open now are Mrs Woolly’s General Store and Mrs Woolly’s Campground, a temporary campground with unpowered sites for tents and campervans, open while New Zealand’s first Net Zero energy campground, Camp Glenorchy, is being built nearby.

All profits from The Headwaters will benefit the Glenorchy Community Trust, directed by local community members. The mission and vision of the community trust is to increase the vibrancy and resilience of the community of Glenorchy, a rural village nestled between the Humboldt and Richardson Mountains at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

Accommodation

Mrs. Woolly’s Campground, open now, will be replaced in 2017 by NZ’s first NetZero energy campground, Camp Glenorchy, with campsites, bunk cabins and multi-bedroom cabins. The second phase of build-out of The Headwaters will include private cottages and additional cabins.

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General Store

Mrs. Woolly’s General Store offers a well-chosen selection of gifts and practical items for home, lifestyle and garden, fresh healthy takeaway food, the world famous Full Monty gelato sundae, outdoor gear and supplies, and so much more.

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Camp Glenorchy

Currently under construction, the new campground project is being built to meet the world’s highest standards for environmental sustainability: NetZero energy certification through the Living Building Challenge guidelines..

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More About The Project

The Headwaters is a multi-phase project being built in Glenorchy, NZ. Ideas and input from over 400 locals, tourism operators and visitors are shaping the design of the master plan to meet the needs of both visitors and the community.

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What's happening at The Headwaters?

Mrs. Woolly’s Campground is closed for the season until October 2017

Just off Oban Street, as you arrive in Glenorchy, Mrs. Woolly’s Campground is set on a scenic, grassy spot, cradled on either side by a rugged mountain backdrop and the beautiful Humboldt Mountains.

With 36 unpowered sites for tents, campervans and RVs, the campground offers a wide range of amenities to enhance your stay. Shared and well-maintained kitchen, barbeques, refrigerators, picnic benches, toilets, coin-operated showers and laundry facilities, and a children’s play area are complemented by an added twist on campground services: upon check-in, guests can pre-order breakfast and hot coffee delivered to their campsites the next morning!

Our “glamping” tents are a first at the head of the lake. These well appointed canvas cabins—reminiscent of African safari tents—are perfect for a hassle-free weekend getaway that allows you to truly enjoy the beauty surrounding you . . . and each other.

Each tent includes a cosy king-size, queen or two twin beds, fresh linens, solar lighting and an outlet to recharge your handheld electronics, a carpet, cushioned camp chairs, and best of all, coffee and fresh pastries delivered to your tent in the morning.

Prices for campsites are $30 per site per night for two people, plus $15 for each additional adult or $10 for each extra child. Glamping tents are $150 per night for two people, with a minimum stay of two nights. Bookings are recommended!

Camp Glenorchy construction underway

The seven cosy cabins are clearly visible now, and the Amenities Building, where Camp Glenorchy’s composting toilets are have been installed beneath the floors is closed in. Artist Dan Kelly's Scheelite Campfire Shelter, the heart(h) of Camp Glenorchy is nearly complete. The Commons Building structure is revealing the stunning views it will have of Mount Alfred and the Earnslaw Glacier. Our solar garden has been "planted" and the state-of-the-art solar panels are being installed. The first cabin is starting to look "real" inside and out, and we're working with our Test Lab on how to help guests make choices that will help us achieve our goal of using 50% less energy and 50% less water than similar facilities.

Stay tuned as we make progress on construction: Camp Glenorchy is slated to open in December 2017.

Glamping tents at Mrs. Woolly’s Campground

In a first for the Lake Wakatipu area, “glamping” tents— reminiscent of African safari tents—are perfect for a special hassle-free getaway that allows you to truly enjoy the beauty surrounding you in Glenorchy, at the head of the lake and the heart of the mountains.

Each tent includes a cosy king-size, queen or two twin beds, fresh linens, solar-powered lighting and recharging for your small devices, carpet, cushioned camp chairs, and best of all...coffee and fresh pastries delivered to your tent in the morning!

Engaging with the Glenorchy community

The Headwaters’ approach with the community of Glenorchy has been and will continue to be deeply rooted in what the community and visitors want and need: the long-term sustainability of the Project depends on the support of the Glenorchy Community year-round, as well as serving our guests. We love Glenorchy and are investing our time, money and knowledge to create something of real value to the community. To date we’ve spoken with more than 400 people, asking for input and ideas from locals, tourism professionals and visitors to Glenorchy.

We’re excited by the range of talent we’ve found in Glenorchy, Queenstown and throughout the region: to date the project has created more than 45 full-time and part-time jobs here in the community. About half of these work directly for The Headwaters project, Mrs Woolly’s General Store, and Mrs Woolly’s Campground, while the other half work either part time or full time on the Camp Glenorchy development.

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A warm, welcoming destination in harmony with one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Our mission is to create a destination experience that “educates, inspires, and delights our visitors.”

What is The Headwaters?

Accommodation

General Store

Camp Glenorchy

More About The Project

Stop in at Mrs Woolly's General Store for fresh-baked pastries, espresso, and fresh healthy takeaway foods

Our staff are experts at the most memorable experiences available in the area: let us help you discover the best, and book it for you-- and no extra cost!

There's always something special going on at Mrs Woolly's General Store: check out Eventfinda.co.nz for upcoming events, market days, music, movies, wine tasting and more!

Camp Glenorchy, New Zealand's first Net Zero Energy hospitality and accommodations offering, is under construction and will open in late 2017.

Beautiful and unique artwork, merino clothing, scarves, accessories, tools, homewares, NZ-made gifts and more await discovery at Mrs Woolly's General Store

Glenorchy's stunning setting at the head of the lake invites travelers to take the beautiful 45-minute lakeside drive north of Queenstown to explore an authentic and welcoming experience of what makes New Zealand truly something special

Stop in at Mrs Woolly's General Store for fresh-baked pastries, espresso, and fresh healthy takeaway foods

Our staff are experts at the most memorable experiences available in the area: let us help you discover the best, and book it for you-- and no extra cost!

There's always something special going on at Mrs Woolly's General Store: check out Eventfinda.co.nz for upcoming events, market days, music, movies, wine tasting and more!

Camp Glenorchy, New Zealand's first Net Zero Energy hospitality and accommodations offering, is under construction and will open in late 2017.

Beautiful and unique artwork, merino clothing, scarves, accessories, tools, homewares, NZ-made gifts and more await discovery at Mrs Woolly's General Store

Glenorchy's stunning setting at the head of the lake invites travelers to take the beautiful 45-minute lakeside drive north of Queenstown to explore an authentic and welcoming experience of what makes New Zealand truly something special

What's happening at The Headwaters?