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What’s Happening in April
As the vibrant hues of summer transition into autumn, Wānaka and Hawea remains as lively as ever, offering an exciting lineup of events for locals and visitors alike. From arts and cultural festivities to hands-on workshops and community initiatives, April is the perfect time to immerse yourself in all that the area has to offer. ...
Meditation Retreat at The Camp with Susan Allen
From March 26-30 2025, Susan Allen from Retreats NZ will be running another one of her fantastic 4.5 day meditation retreats, perfect for complete beginners through to seasoned meditators. This is a non-residential retreat, but if you’d like to stay on-site you can choose your accommodation at The Camp here. Keep reading to learn about ...
The Ultimate Summer Camping Checklist for Lake Hawea Adventures
Summer is the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors, and there’s no better place to do it than at Lake Hāwea. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended escape, having the right gear and essentials can make or break your camping experience. Here’s your ultimate summer camping checklist so you can make ...
Everything You Need to Know About Summer at The Camp Hawea
So, What’s Happening? Summer is here, and there’s no better time to soak up the sunshine, explore Lake Hawea, and enjoy everything our incredible region has to offer. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning for another unforgettable holiday season, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your summer ...
Embark on a Soulful Journey: Retreat at The Camp, Lake Hawea
Susan Allen, the visionary behind Retreats NZ, is not only the founder of Yoga Ground, esteemed studios located in Auckland and Wanaka, New Zealand, but also the driving force behind Entering the Stream, a distinguished online yoga and meditation platform, and The Yoga Transition, a premier yoga teacher mentorship endeavor for yogis who ...
We made GOLD!
Exciting news from the stunning shores of Lake Hāwea near Wānaka – The Camp has earned the prestigious Sustainable Qualmark Gold accreditation, solidifying their spot as top-notch sustainable tourism hotspots in New Zealand! Picture this: a diverse range of awesome accommodation that seamlessly blends with the heartwarming high country hospitality, The Camp and all accommodation ...
Why not mess about on a bike this summer?
While we know many of our campers love to get out on the water and mess about in boats in the summer here at The Camp, we now have a range of new high quality mountain bikes for hire! Thanks to the amazing team at NZ Bike Trails, we have a range of kids, medium ...
Booking for next summer season!
We know you love The Camp in summer – we do too! It’s absolutely magical! The Christmas and New Year periods are our busiest time of the year and we don’t want you to miss out on the back-to-nature holiday of a lifetime, so please read the following carefully to ensure you don’t miss your ...
We’re giving back every chance we get!
Recently members of our team gathered to help WAI Wanaka plant natives around our beautiful region. Our owner, Sarah, and two of our team, Michelle and Ann-Marie, put their backs into it and spent a day planting trees. This is just one of the many initiatives we support locally within our Wānaka and Lake Hāwea ...
A Qualmark Sustainability first
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you: Qualmark’s Sustainable Tourism Business (STB) Criteria has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first in New Zealand to attain GSTC-Recognised Status from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). What this means for us here at The Camp is that we can confidently rely on ...
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