Glendhu Bay Holiday Park, Lake Wānaka

Overview

Glendhu Bay Holiday Park is on the shore of Lake Wānaka at 1127 Mt Aspiring Road, on the way to Mt Aspiring National Park. Hampshire Holiday Parks, which runs it, describes it as Wānaka's only lakefront holiday park.

It's about 15 minutes from Wānaka township and 5 minutes from the Roys Peak track. It's also handy for Treble Cone ski area in winter.

Who it suits

• Boaties: there's a boat ramp ($10 a day) and a jetty
• Hikers doing Roys Peak, or heading up the valley to the Rob Roy Track
• Cyclists: there's e-bike hire on site

Operator and brand

The park is run by Hampshire Holiday Parks, and it also has a listing on the TOP 10 website. Check which site you're booking through, as discounts and cancellation terms depend on it.

The summer pet ban

Glendhu Bay has strict, seasonal pet rules:

• Dogs are welcome on a lead from after Waitangi weekend until the week before Christmas.
• From 20 December until after Waitangi weekend, no pets of any kind are allowed. This includes visitors and the beach, with no exceptions.
• Dogs are never allowed in camp buildings.

Before you book

• Check-in 2pm. Check-out is 11am for sites and 10am for accommodation.
• The park has a dump station, a café and free WiFi.
• Summer is busy, so book well ahead for the Christmas to February holidays.

Walks nearby: Roys Peak Track and Rob Roy Track. See also the Hampshire Holiday Parks guide.