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The Camp - Lake Hawea

★★★ SH6, (1208 Lake Hawea Makarora Road), Lake Hawea, Lake Hawea, NZ

8.2 guest rating· 788 reviews

About this hotel

Authentic Camping Experience

The Camp - Lake Hawea offers a genuine camping experience dating back to 1971, perfect for campers, tourists, and adventurers. With free private parking and a location just a short drive from Wanaka and Queenstown, convenience meets nature at our property.

Variety of Accommodation and Facilities

Choose from self-contained units with kitchens and bathrooms or cabins with access to shared facilities. Enjoy BBQ areas, a children's playground, and complimentary WiFi during your stay. The property also offers bike hire for exploring the picturesque surroundings.

Outdoor Activities and Excursions

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with activities like golfing, cycling, fishing, and hiking available nearby. Explore Cromwell and Arrowtown, both just a short distance away, for a taste of local culture and history.

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Rooms & rates

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Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Shared outdoor bathroom
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>97-sq-foot room with lake views </p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and shared/communal kitchen access </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Maude Rise - Bell Tent (Large)

Sleeps 2 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Barbecue
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen

This tent features a charging station.

Senior Room

Sleeps 3 · King bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hydromassage showerhead

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private deck/patio</p><br/><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, and hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Mobile Home, 1 Loft Double Bed, Kitchenette, Lake View

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Kitchenette
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
  • Oven

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>161-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, lake views</p><br/><p><b>Relax</b> - Fireplace</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower with a hydromassage showerhead</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Heating</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Tiny House

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet

Featuring views of the lake, this solar powered room has a kitchen and log burner.

Maude Rise - Bell Tent

Sleeps 2 · 20 m² · Queen bed

  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Barbecue
  • Electric blankets
  • Linen

This tent features a charging station.

Safari Tent - The Hideaway

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · 2× Queen bed

  • Seating Area
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa

This tent features a shared bathroom, a private entrance and lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Cottage (Large)

Sleeps 4 · 35 m² · Double bed

  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV

This self-contained unit features a kitchen and private bathroom. Also provided is a heat pump and air conditioning.

Denver Cove - Colorado Tent

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Seating Area
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Barbecue
  • Electric blankets

This tent has a seating area and a charging station.

Lakeside Cabin

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Refrigerator
  • Heating
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle

With lake views, this double room features a seating area, a refrigerator and an electric kettle. Pets are not permitted in this accommodations

Amenities

  • Paid WiFi
  • WiFi available
  • Sauna
  • Free Parking
  • Private parking
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
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  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Children's playground
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cycling
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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SH6, (1208 Lake Hawea Makarora Road), Lake Hawea, Lake Hawea, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.2788 reviews

+ Nice view+ Helpful staff+ Great location− Missing kitchen utilities− Basic facilities− Noise issues
Cleanliness7.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality7.7
Amenities6.8
Value for Money7.2

Guest review

10.0

Really good!

Francisco · 2025-10-12

Nice view from a tin box

4.0

The view.

− It was tiny, it was so loud and not air tight whistling and banging on the building all night. No person to speak to.

Emily · NZ · 2025-10-08

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful place . A lot of nature

Lia · 2025-10-06

Good place for price

7.0
Natasha · NZ · 2025-09-20

Good to know

Please note that pets are strictly on a request basis and strictly for the tent sites. Please contact the property to discuss.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 15 years old stay for NZD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.