Tui Base Camp in Tuatapere provides accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. There's a sun terrace and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. You can play table tennis at the resort village, and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Tui Base Camp. Invercargill Airport is 53 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Tuatapere

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ramona
    Australia Australia
    Awesome stay at Tui Base Camp. Really friendly and accomodating staff as we rolled in late following a road closure. I was in a bunk which was comfy! The kitchen and bathroom facilities were clean and well stocked. The shower pressure was the...
  • Shaun
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff where amazing, the locals were good value too. I can't fault the place. It's great. 😃
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Value for money. Staff were really welcoming and attentive. An incredibly diverse little operation from hostel style to self contained units. Bar/Restaurant/ Cafe with a nice selection of food (GF slices and Homemade Pies etc). Waiting staff...
  • Murray
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Did not have breakfast, just coffee and toast in the unit. Just stayed the one night, enjoyed dinner at the attached restaurant. Good value for a large double bedroom unit.
  • Rockymaunga
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Being in a quiet little town where we could just sit and enjoy each other's company.
  • Carey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very central. Spacious facilities with all required.
  • Graham
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great value. for money.awesome facilities,restaurant,cafe,bar,bottlestore and shop.
  • Murray
    New Zealand New Zealand
    4 square across the road for supplies, the kitchen food was amazing and staff friendly
  • Dzintra
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Right in Tuatapere so didn't have to walk far for anything. The backpackers accommodation was adequate for one night,
  • Danielle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location. Friendly staff. Able to store stuff while away on the track. Waiting in our room on retudn…awesome! Restaurant and bar onsite…super handy.

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 138 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a family orientated team whom have taken on these great facilities and are working together to make them reach their full potential.

Property info

Under new ownership and management since September 2nd! Ignore the old reviews

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Tui Base Camp
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Pizza • Seafood • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of Tui Base Camp

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Locker rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Tui Base Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tui Base Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Tui Base Camp

  • Check-in at Tui Base Camp is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Tui Base Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Tui Base Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • Tui Base Camp
  • Tui Base Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Locker rooms
    • Live music/Performance
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
  • Tui Base Camp is 1,150 feet from the center of Tuatapere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Tui Base Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.