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 within in has been meticulously designed with sustainability and regenerative tourism at their core, ensuring every stay is not just a getaway but an experience filled with warmth and care.
So, what's the big deal with the Gold Sustainable Tourism Accreditation? According to the Sustainable Tourism Business Criteria, it recognises businesses leading the charge in making New Zealand a world-class sustainable destination. And get this – it's the first in New Zealand officially recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, meeting global sustainability standards!
Richard and Sarah Burdon, the dynamic duo behind The Camp, Cross Hill Lodge and Domes, and Glen Dene Hunting and Fishing (also rocking that Qualmark Gold), are over the moon about this achievement. For them, it's all about creating an experience where guests arrive as visitors but leave as family – that's the magic at the heart of The Camp!
The Camp offers a unique and quintessential Kiwi camping experience, from traditional camping to glamping in our Denver Tents, The Safari Tent, Bell Rise and our Cross Hill luxury geodesic domes. The Burdons are on a mission to inspire Kiwis and global wanderers to embrace nature responsibly, collaborating with local businesses to ensure the sustainability and regenerative care of the environment for now and future generations.
And the adventure continues! Richard and Sarah acknowledge there's still work to be done on their sustainability journey, but with their ever-growing team, all committed to the regenerative tourism vision, they're ready to tackle it head-on, ensuring that gold standard stays golden. So, if you're up for an unforgettable, eco-friendly adventure in New Zealand, The Camp is calling your name!