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 accommodation and retail services in Glenorchy, New Zealand.

The Headwaters encompasses a rebuilt general store - Mrs Woolly’s General Store - and a full range of accommodation options including 14 individual chalets at The Headwaters Eco Lodge - New Zealand’s first Net Zero energy visitor destination - and unpowered camping and campervan spots at Mrs Woolly’s Campground.

All profits from The Headwaters 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.

The Headwaters Eco Lodge  

Packages & Accommodation  

 Picture yourself in one of Time Magazine’s 2019 World's100 Greatest Places: The Headwaters Eco Lodge has been created from the ground up to delight and inspire our guests.

Whether you’re an active adventurer or looking to relax, you’ll find stunning accommodation for couples and families alike all set in natural beauty and warm, welcoming Kiwi hospitality.

Check Availability HERE

Mrs Woolly's Campground

Our Campground is open for the Season.

Mrs Woolly’s campground is located in the heart of the Glenorchy township next to Mrs Woolly’s General Store and a short walk to the lakefront and the lagoon boardwalk. Whether you are sleeping in a tent or a campervan, Mrs Woolly’s Campground certainly provides one of the most stunning picture-perfect backdrops in New Zealand. 

Check out the facilities available HERE.

Mrs Woolly's General Store

Mrs. Woolly’s General Store is a place to grab a coffee, a tasty chef-made treat or our famous pie! The store has a great range of fresh groceries, breads and essential food items plus healthy takeaway food and salads. You will also find a wide selection of unique NZ-made gifts and clothing for you to peruse. The warm, welcoming staff are ready to help with a friendly smile and give any pointers on the best things to see and do while visiting Glenorchy.

Take a look at the website HERE.