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The Camp - Lake Hawea

Property class: 3.5

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A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy area, trees, and a body of water.
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a body of water, and a wooden structure.
A forested campsite with three tents, each with a porch and seating area.
A rowboat on a rocky shore with a calm lake and mountains in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Explore the area

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1208 Makarora-Hawea Road State Highway 6, Lake Hawea, 9382
  • Place, Lake Hawea
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Peter Fraser Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Glamping Bell Tent, Shared Bathroom

A large, beige tent with a bed and two lamps inside, surrounded by trees.

Glamping Bell Tent, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

An aerial view of a residential area with three houses, each with a distinct roof style, surrounded by dense forest and a well-maintained lawn.

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Cabin (Shared Bathroom Facilities)

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and a forested backdrop.

Standard Cabin (Shared Bathroom Facilities)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of a lake and mountains, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Mobile Home, 1 Loft Double Bed, Kitchenette, Lake View

A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy area, trees, and a body of water.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Safari Tent, Multiple Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

A tented accommodation with a view of a lake and mountains.

Safari Tent, Multiple Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Glamping Denver Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

A tented accommodation with a wooden deck and two chairs.

Glamping Denver Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A single-story house with a front porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various shrubs.

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lake Hawea

The Camp - Lake Hawea places you steps from Lake Hawea and within a 20-minute stroll of Peter Fraser Park. Highlights at this beachfront holiday park include a private beach and free self-parking. .The café, The Camp Food Truck, is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy access to bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Lake Hawea holiday park include Lake Wānaka and Mount Iron Lookout.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Hawea - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peter Fraser Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lake Wānaka - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Rippon Vineyard - 29 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 54 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Queenstown (ZQN-Queenstown Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pembroke Patisserie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hawea Store And Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mowgli - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sailz - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Forte Food Mobile Caterer - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Camp - Lake Hawea

A private beach is featured. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Camp - Lake Hawea. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Lake Hawea holiday park is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Camp - Lake Hawea offers 28 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Camp Food Truck

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Lake Hawea Holiday Park Campground
Lake Hawea Holiday Park
The Camp Lake Hawea
Lake Hawea Holiday Park
The Camp Hawea Albert Town
The Camp - Lake Hawea Albert Town
The Camp - Lake Hawea Holiday park
The Camp - Lake Hawea Holiday park Albert Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

The Camp - Lake Hawea offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Camp - Lake Hawea on 10 Dec 2026 start from NZ$123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

Yep, The Camp - Lake Hawea has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

No, The Camp - Lake Hawea does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Camp - Lake Hawea's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Camp - Lake Hawea?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Camp - Lake Hawea Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 391 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, warm and clean. Perfect for a family of 4
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean wee cottage with lovely staff and a gorgeous setting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value accommodation in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NIce quiet location, spacious cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So beautiful location, conformable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was warm, the beds comfortable, the kitchen was dated, but had everything we needed. Had a 60s holiday cabin air about it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the bell tents. Great value for money, fully equipped so you get the feeling of camping without the stress.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and the charm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly feel. Lovely staff, clean amenities, clean bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very warm and cosy night on a very pretty campground
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy rooms and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very fun experience - will look to explore the other glamping options the next time we are in the region.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't ask for a better location than the little lakeside cabin, loved waking up to look out at the lake and surrounding mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We stayed in the Denver tents, which were amazing. Can’t beat that view of the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and checkin very quick. The tent room was very clean and specious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing views. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, awesome equipment, super friendly staff and a 10/10 location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and linen was clean and the staff very friendly. The kitchen could have been better and it would have been nice if free WiFi was included, not just 100mb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for budget conscious travellers. Kitchen could have been better. Quite a tight space. Staff were welcoming. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service, cabin, toilets, showers and kitchen are clean. Comfortable bed mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped cosy tent with beautiful lake views. Had just what we needed and was in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cute cabin in the most beautiful spot. Unfortunately the cooking equipment was out of action, but the shared facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy. Beds were comfy and cosy with nice bedding
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake view, cosy glamping pods, and nicely kitted out kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025