What makes it 79% Solo-Friendly: The park gives solos fast WiFi, communal kitchen to meet others, lakeside trail and e-bike hire for independent exploring, but the signature private hot tub requires at least two people.
Why 1-2 days visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time to explore lakeside trails, use communal facilities and join a guided day trip.
Morning walk on the private beach:
Follow the gentle shore path on Lake Wakatipu at dawn.
Tip: Bring a warm layer and a coffee to enjoy sunrise reflections.
Ride the Queenstown Trail:
Start from the park gate and cycle into town or Arrowtown.
Tip: Book an e-bike online and have it delivered to your villa for extra range.
Cook and connect in the communal kitchen:
Use the fully equipped lakeside kitchen and BBQ hub.
Tip: Join other guests at dinner time for tips on local hidden gems.
Relax in the indoor games room:
Choose a board game or catch a movie on the big screen.
Tip: Head there early in the evening to meet fellow travelers.
Book a K-Jet Jet Boat ride:
Take a 60-minute high-speed tour on Lake Wakatipu.
Tip: Reserve at reception for possible solo-traveler discounts.

Natalia Jackson
Located right by the lake, a short 8 minute drive from Queenstown centre, also close to lovely cafes, supermarket & shopping centres. The park itself is quite small - the facilities are great! Modern & clean. I stayed here for 4 nights whilst in Queensland. Everything you might need. It has a homely cosy TV lounge & games room which is perfect if it’s raining. Would recommend
Ed
Arguably the nicest campsite view we had in our whole stay in NZ! The facilities are modern, well maintained and clean. Admittedly,the campervan spaces are packed fairly tightly together, so it’s not the most private and spacious of holiday parks. But it is a great place to stay when in Queenstown.
Elin Bohman
The best campsite we’ve ever visited! Everything was perfect, the location is beautiful and peaceful, the facilities are clean and well-maintained and the hot tubs are amazing! We enjoyed it so much that we extended our stay from 2 days to 4 days.
Kim Bracher
The best campsite I stayed at while in New Zealand. Beautiful views of the lake and lakefront access. Staff are lovely and facilities are modern and new. Everything is so clean. They have a laundry room (does cost money), games room, tv lounge, bathroom and showers, and a beautiful kitchen with lake views as well as great dining spaces. There is also a jumping pillow and small play area for kids. ...
Raihah Roslan
We stayed 1 night at Driftaway Queenstown for NZD $122.30 on a Powered Site with a Lakeview and it easily became our favourite holiday park of the entire trip. Opened in 2022, Driftaway feels fresh, modern and thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. The moment we arrived, we were greeted by stunning views of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range framing the background — abso...
In summer, head out before 8 AM for cooler beach walks. In winter, trails can get icy after rain—wear sturdy shoes and check trail conditions.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Night in a studio villa | NZD 280 |
| K-Jet Jet Boat ride | NZD 99 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 379 |
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