Eglinton Valley Camp
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Eglinton Valley Camp

6178 SH 94 Te Anau Milford Highway, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand
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#1 of 7 campsites in Te Anau
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.7 of 5 bubbles
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4.7 of 5 bubbles
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Eglinton Valley Camp sits on the edge of Milford Sound, nestled in the heart of Fiordland National Park. The ultimate destination to stop, reflect and rest before or after a big day exploring Milford and surrounds. We take great pride in knowing the area and being available when you need a little extra insight or information. We take care of our whenua, our people and our community, for today and tomorrow. Our camp is a hidden gem, deep in Fiordland National Park. You’ll find all the amenities and facilities needed to have a comfortable relaxed stay. Yet you’ll also discover so much more. Whether it is the incredible landscapes and easy access tracks, just on our doorstep. the uninterrupted perfect dark night sky; the morning chorus of native birdsong to start your day; or our custom created bush baths. Life is pared back here. No WIFI, no screens, just everything you need to stop, pause and appreciate this incredible location. Come to a campground like no other. Eglinton Valley Camp, where things are simply beautiful.
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Free parking
Hiking
Fishing
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Shared kitchen
Self-serve laundry
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Mountain view
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Mountain View
Hidden Gem
Languages Spoken
English

Location

6178 SH 94 Te Anau Milford Highway, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park 9679 New Zealand

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parttimetraveler01 wrote a review Feb 2023
Edmonton, Canada
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Small valley camp. Closest you can get to the fjords while not being a DOC campground, so location was very prime. Pots, pans, bowls, and some cutlery are provided. I'd recommend bringing your own knife though, the ones provided are fairly big and dull. Facilities are clean. Campsites are well maintained.

Cons: Kitchen is small, with 3 burners, two sinks, and one picnic table. Bathrooms are also small. Three toilets, two shower stalls, and two bathroom sinks for the whole campground, and at times outsiders can pay the campground to use their facilities, so it may be a bit of a wait. No wifi.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Dawn Jensen, General Manager at Eglinton Valley Camp
Responded 21 Feb 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay at the camp and pleased you found everything to be good and clean. We are only a small campground of 12 sites and the only fully serviced campground on the road to Milford Sound.
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Jen k wrote a review Sept 2023
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We had spent 3 nights in the hussel and bussel of Queenstown and was heading to Milford Sounds but did not want to spend the exuberant amount of money for 1 night at the Sounds. We found Eglinton Camp which was 1/3 of the price and only 56klms from Milford Sounds.
We arrived there on dusk. The owner greeted us and had our room beautifully heated for our arrival.
We slept soundly due to the serenity of the location and woke to beautiful and peaceful surroundings. It's not a five star motel but for the price it was certainly a fantastic option for those travelling on a budget.
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Date of stay: September 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Units have their own cooking facilities.
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RunHikeBikeEatSleepRepeat wrote a review Feb 2023
Boston, Massachusetts
5.0 of 5 bubbles
If you plan to kayak in Milford Sound or some day hikes like Lake Marian and Key Summit, you MUST book your stay in one of the tidy cottage units here. We enjoyed a tranquil four nights with more than adequate kitchen equipment, a firm mattress and a surprisingly excellent shower. You’ll be only about 20 minutes from the Divide, 40 from the Homer Tunnel and just about an hour to Roscoe’s kayaks or a cruise in the sound. And, maybe the best perk - only a short walk across the street for a post-hike dip in the Eglonton River while gaping at the view up the Valley. This place definitely under promises and over delivers!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Dawn Jensen, General Manager at Eglinton Valley Camp
Responded 21 Feb 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review and so pleased to hear that you really enjoyed your stay and had time to explore this amazing location and all it has to offer. Take care.
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Hubert O wrote a review Nov 2024
1.0 of 5 bubbles
The bad evaluation comes from their refuse to refund fee due to cancelation. We booked this vamper site because the next day we had booked a cruising tour on the Milford Sound. This cruising tour was canceled due to bad weather conditions. The booking fee for the cruise we got 100% refunded. 👍. Now I asked Eglinton Valley Camp to cancel and if it would be possible to refund the booking cost. Answer was just no with the hint of their cancelation policy which says cancelation within 48h has no refund. But what should we do if the weather changed within 24 hours. So I really miss here a customer orientation because we where not responsible that the weather changed.
So what could you learn: if you book Milford Sound cruise always take into consideration that the weather changed and it us canceled. This happens often in that region. In this case dont prebook at Eglinton Valley Camp as they have no good customer orientation. Missing customer orientation is the worst a company can have. Therefore only one star.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Sandra Johnston, Guest Services / Front Office at Eglinton Valley Camp
Responded 9 Nov 2024
Good afternoon As the road was closed unfortunately this guest chose to change his plans, despite our campground still being open and accessible . Yes, if we were closed or unable to be accessed like the cruise we would offer a full refund but as it was your choice to cancel your stay with us our cancellation fee does apply,
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1969doods wrote a review Jul 2024
Cairns, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My family and I spent two nights in a cabin together, in the middle of June (Winter). It was our first time in NZ and we were making the obligatory pilgrimage to Milford Sound (we are not big on organised trips, but it is worth it). You can do it as a day trip from Te Anau or even Queenstown, but it would be a huge day and you would be missing out. The whole area is stunning and there is so much more to see. The closest accommodation to the cruise terminal is expensive and over-subscribed. Eglington describes itself as Fiordland's Hidden Gem. It is. It is neither ultra-modern, nor luxurious. It is rustic and remote, but perfectly situated for seeing everything the area has to offer. Even if you have no intention of visiting the Sound, this would be a wonderful place to relax and just soak up the views. Our cabin was warm, clean, well-equipped and affordable. We were very happy with our communication from and interaction with staff (Kerry). We would definitely recommend this property.
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Date of stay: June 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Paule Donven wrote a review Mar 2024
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a great view. We were initially booked in on a stone site but were quickly switched to a grass area as we were traveling with a tent. This was a bit close to the kitchen and toilets windows, but it was fine as we weren´t there for most of the day.
There are however in my opinion not enough shower/toilets/facilities for the people staying there. Especially in the evening and in the morning when many people want to use them simultaneously , there was quite a queue. And when we werethere the showers were really dirty.
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Date of stay: February 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Sandra Johnston, Guest Services / Front Office at Eglinton Valley Camp
Responded 16 Mar 2024
Hi Paule Thank you for taking the time to post a review and bringing your issues to our attention. The guest numbers my have contributed to the condition of the bathrooms as they are cleaned to a high standard every day. Going forward we will take this into consideration. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay and in the area
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K_2023 wrote a review Mar 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed at more than one campsite at Milford Sound but this one was far the best one for me. I was surprised how clean and nice were the facilities. Also, the staff was exceptionally kind and friendly - felt welcomed really fast.
You have drinking water access at your non-powered site and a bench as well. Even though there is no wifi but there is still phone coverage so you can use your if you want. Given it's a small campsite, the facilities were close to reach and lit during the night so you won't have to use headlights.
Totally recommend it because you won't be disappointed after your stay.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Dawn Jensen, General Manager at Eglinton Valley Camp
Responded 6 Apr 2023
Thank you for sharing your review for other travelers to read. Great to hear that you had a good time and enjoyed staying at the camp and thank you for recommending us.
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AuroraWang87 wrote a review Mar 2024
San Francisco, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The place is at a great location, right next to knob valley, superb Mountain View out of window. The cabin is very clean and staff very nice. There is no WiFi though, but it does have some LTE signal, so you are not totally disconnected from internet😄
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Martin B wrote a review Mar 2024
Brisbane, Australia
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Well appointed cabin in a beautiful setting. Everything you need is provided including a small gas stove for meal preparation. We enjoyed looking over the valley while sipping on our wine. Bed was very comfortable and there was sufficient space.
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Date of stay: February 2024
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Sandra Johnston, Guest Services / Front Office at Eglinton Valley Camp
Responded 12 Mar 2024
Hi Martian, Thank you for the great review. Happy that you could enjoy the view with a glass of wine. Look forward to hosting you again in the future, Kind Regards Eglinton Valley Team
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PiG wrote a review 7 Feb
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Camping and clean facilities, friendly staff. Location ist perfect to visit Milford Sound. For a short walk to warm up you can go to the waterfall at the campground, in about 40 minutes you're back. I would absolutely recommend to go there!
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Answer from Emma S
Auckland, New Zealand35 contributions6 helpful votes
Hi it really depends on a lot of things so I can’t accurately tell you but allow 2 hours and be mindful of avalanche warnings that close the road. You really need to wait until the day as the weather changes regularly
clausnymark wrote a tip Jan 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark154 contributions76 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Remember mosquito spray. Take the great hiking route to Key summit , Te anau."
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Cruiser18951292560 wrote a tip Dec 2024
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We camped in tents"
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Antonius T wrote a tip Oct 2024
44 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"It an alternative campsite on the way to Milford sound"
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Tristan432 wrote a tip Jul 2024
Auckland7 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The hot water, cooktop and heater are all run on gas. If the gas runs out, contact reception to get the bottle changed :) "
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DayTrip06280652178 wrote a tip Apr 2024
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"They have no wifi but cell cover worked fine (not all parts of the route have cover)"
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PRICE RANGE
$223 - $252 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandSouthland RegionFiordland National ParkTe Anau
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eglinton Valley Camp
Which popular attractions are close to Eglinton Valley Camp?
Nearby attractions include Mirror Lakes Walk (6.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Eglinton Valley Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, self serve laundry, and barbeque facilities.
Which room amenities are available at Eglinton Valley Camp?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at Eglinton Valley Camp?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Eglinton Valley Camp?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Does Eglinton Valley Camp have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
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