Your Travel Experience with ARRIVAL
Day 1
ARRIVAL
You’ll arrive in Glenorchy and be welcomed into the warm, woodsy world of Base Camp. Your private hut – modelled on classic backcountry shelters but thoughtfully upgraded – is waiting with a crackling stove and cosy linen. That evening, join other guests at our long shared table for a fire-cooked meal served by candlelight.
Base Camp Welcome
Set on Glenorchy’s ‘main road’ into town – there’s only really one – Base Camp’s butter yellow doors and falcon-guarded frontage set the tone for the delights that lie within. This is a backcountry base that doesn’t scrimp on style and certainly knows how to have fun. Owners Doug and Liz will put you at ease instantly and your wood-fire-heated hut will quickly have your heart.
Day 1 - 3
Communal Feast
Dinners are a communal affair at Base Camp. Think long tables, cast iron pots laid down that contain fire-cooked delights and big spoons designed for easy sharing. Wine flows as freely as the conversation (opt in at extra cost for this), the fire crackles in the background and these strangers you’re sat with soon become good friends. Because if you’re all at Base Camp, you have at least one thing in common: good taste.
Day 1 - 2
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp
A luxurious spin on the classic backcountry hut. Fire-warmed timber, thick wool blankets and design-led back to basics living. Facilities are communal but premium – think private showers lined with Timaru bluestone, endless hot water and bathroom products that you’ll be taking down the name of. Rooming configuration changes based on group.
Day 2 - 3
Riverside Glamp Tent
Your private glamp is a heavy canvas expedition tent, pre-set beside a quiet river bend and warmed by a wood-burning stove. It includes comfortable bedding, rugs, and space to unwind – plus a separate toilet tent and private tents for your guide and cook nearby.
Day 2
Helicopter into the Wild
It’s safe to say that any experience that starts with a helicopter ride is going to be a memorable one and this is no different. Launch into Mount Aspiring National Park and soak it all in. The Southern Alps are great for perspective, in scenery like this it’s hard not to feel gloriously small.
Riverside Glamping Experience
This is glamping redefined. Think: you, a remote riverbend, the stars and your own private guide and chef. The heavy canvas expedition tent is kept warm by a wood-burning stove and is stylishly decked out in line with the rustic setting. The fact that it’s only accessible by helicopter says it all.
Guided Forest Hiking
New Zealand’s wilderness is enough to inspire even the most languid of people to lace up their hiking boots. Take full advantage of the fact that you have an expert backcountry guide on tap and get out there. Gentle stroll or challenging climb – they’ll cater to your level.
Fire-Cooked Camp Meals
Hot soup that warms your heart as it goes down, fresh bread that is just the right balance of crust and squish, cowboy coffee that’s best taken black and hearty dinners rounded off with a healthy helping of dessert. Outdoor living calls for fuel and the Base Camp team know how to deliver.
Stargazing
New Zealand’s Dark Sky Reserves are world-renowned for a reason. Spotting the Southern Cross and mapping the Milky Way is easy out here. No light pollution, just you and the sparkling sky.
Day 3
Base Camp
The helicopter ride back to Base Camp is just as breathtaking as the one that you took from there – but this time, you’re more connected to the land. Its magnitude is somehow that much more impressive now.
Day 3 - 4
The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp
Bunk room huts and access to nearby shared luxurious bathrooms. Perfect for mates, couples and families. Rooming Configuration changes based on group.
Day 3
Candlelit Finale
A finale feast is bittersweet. Although your time here’s been short, Base Camp feels like a home away from home. Cheers to adventure and see out the night toasting marshmallows over the open fire.
Day 4
Departure
Cowboy coffee, sourdough toast, and one last fire to sit beside before you go. Depart feeling rested, restored, and full of stories.