Camp Glenorchy to open mid-March 2018

Online and reservations via telephone are open for stays beginning at Camp Glenorchy in mid-March 2018!

The first of the seven cosy cabins has been completed, and you can find photos of how our finished cabins will look here. Native landscaping is being planted throughout the property while the rest of the buildings are completed.

Beautiful artist-made features, such as landscape artist Jeffrey Bale's stone mosaic walkways and Dan Kelly's Scheelite Campfire Shelter are beginning to reveal their inspiring character. The Amenities Building, now affectionately called the "Dunnies and Showers" Building, is having its composting toilets commissioned. And the Homestead Building is revealing the stunning views it will have of Mount Alfred and the Earnslaw Glacier.

Our solar garden has been "planted" and is already online, and we're starting to activate the behind-the-scenes systems that will help us achieve our goal of using 50% less energy and 50% less water than similar facilities.

Sign up for our newsletter, below, to stay informed as we make progress on construction: Camp Glenorchy will open to the public in mid-March 2018.

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!

Mrs. Woolly’s Campground is open for the season!

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 37 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 $35 per site per night for two people, plus $15 for each additional adult or $10 for each extra child. Glamping tents are $160 per night for two people, with a minimum stay of two nights. Bookings are recommended!

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.