When visiting Glenorchy, The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Lake Wakatipu - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Glenorchy Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Skyline Queenstown - 39 min drive - 55.2 km
Getting around
Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
The Sugar Loaf Cafe - 6 min walk
Glenorchy Trading Post - 5 min walk
Mr. Glen’s Taphouse & Tapas - 6 min walk
Queenies Dumplings GY - 7 min walk
Glenorchy Cafe - 7 min walk
About this property
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp
When visiting Glenorchy, The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private picnics
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Front entrance ramp
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Housekeeping (on request)
Special features
Dining
Base Camp Kitchen - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 37 for adults and NZD 25 for children
Hosted evening meal costs NZD 80
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp Hotel
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp Glenorchy
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp Hotel Glenorchy
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Base Camp Kitchen.
What's the area around The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp like?
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp is a short 7-minute walk from Lake Wakatipu and 7 minutes' walk from Glenorchy Waterfront Reserve.
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The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2025
Staff were inviting, respectful, kind and welcoming. The room and shared use areas were clean and always available. Would recommend and happily stay again