The Camp - Lake Hawea

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is $63
$55 nightly
$63 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26

Explore the area

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1208 Makarora-Hawea Road State Highway 6, Lake Hawea, 9382
  • Place, Peter Fraser Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Puzzling World
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rippon Vineyard
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wānaka Airport (WKA)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Glamping Bell Tent, Shared Bathroom

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

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Cabin (Shared Bathroom Facilities)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Panoramic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Safari Tent, Multiple Beds, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

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

Senior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake Hawea

With a stay at The Camp - Lake Hawea in Lake Hawea, you'll be steps from Lake Hawea and a 2-minute drive from Peter Fraser Park. .This beach holiday park is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Lake Wānaka and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mount Iron Lookout.

What's nearby

  • Peter Fraser Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Puzzling World - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Wānaka Golf Club - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Rippon Vineyard - 28 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Cardrona Alpine Resort - 53 min drive - 33.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pembroke Patisserie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hawea Store And Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Stag’s Head - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Mo's Food And Coffee Truck - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Albie - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Camp - Lake Hawea

The Camp - Lake Hawea offers 28 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the holiday park include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as bicycles to rent. Additional features at this holiday park include wireless internet access (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Stop by the holiday park's restaurant, The Camp Food Truck, for lunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Camp Food Truck - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

The Camp - Lake Hawea Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 375 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

Amy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

William

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

brett

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

8/10 Good

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Jia-Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So beautiful location, conformable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Marnie

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

Iveta

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

8/10 Good

TERSIUS

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

10/10 Excellent

Xiao

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Jill

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

8/10 Good

Jared

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

10/10 Excellent

Fu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful campsite, kitchen utensils are in bad conditions and the staff should have told us about renting some better ones. Room is spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

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

10/10 Excellent

Asami

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

Jazmin

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

Lana

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

Megan

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

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Little lake house was cool. Camp showers etc need renovations. Handy little food truck onsite. great location for swimming in the lake...bout 10min walk to lake hawea pub, which is great for a feed and drink
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful view at the lake from the unit and form the outside porch. Toilet is a portable toilet next to the unit. WiFi is paid.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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