Driftaway Queenstown

11 Lake Avenue, Frankton, Queenstown, Frankton, Queenstown 9300 New Zealand
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#1 of 5 Specialty lodging in Frankton
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4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
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4.9
Value
4.8
New Zealands newest Holiday Park, Driftaway Queenstown, officially opened March 2022. With over 40 year’s experience in operating Holiday Parks, we are so excited to open a completely brand-new facility that we hope will reinvent your idea of what a Holiday Park can be. At our new lakeside setting, we have reimagined the way you experience a holiday park. Our modern, family friendly location is five minutes from everything you need and nestled cosily at the edge of the breath taking Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu. With new, architectural cabins, modern, accessible facilities and plenty of additional extras, your next stay means you can easily access adventure or spend your days relaxing in our idyllic lakeside setting. The facility hub has been designed to be the ultimate relaxing social space. The kitchen and dining area has panoramic views where you can drink your morning coffee and take in the sunrise over Lake Wakatipu. Travelling with kids? We’ve got you covered. Our outdoor play areas, jumping pillow and indoor games room will keep the kids entertained so you can sit back, relax and take in our breathtaking surroundings. Not only will you love our family friendly facilities, but with one of Queenstowns best swimming beaches literally on our doorstep, the kids are not going to want to leave! Unwind after a massive day of adventure in your own private hot tub, looking down the Frankton Arm at our idyllic lakeside location. We have redefined the hot tub experience to allow the unique natural beauty of Queenstown come to you as you relax under the breathtaking southern sky. Do yourself and your family a favour and book your next Queenstown Holiday at Driftaway. The combination of our brand new facility and our commitment to guest experience that is second to none, means we can guarantee you’re never going to want to leave. We cannot wait to welcome you to Driftaway Queenstown!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Vending machine
Beach
Game room
Children's playground
Indoor play area for children
Electric vehicle charging station
Parking
Tennis court offsite
Highchairs available
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun terrace
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
Self-serve laundry
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Soundproof rooms
Desk
Dining area
Private balcony
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Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Sofa
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
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mackenzie104 wrote a review Jun 2023
Honolulu, Hawaii4 contributions
Stayed here 2 nights in our campervan. The newest holiday park in NZ, and very nice! Amazing views of the lake and in a good location. The "facilities" hub has everything you need, including an amazing kitchen facility. Lots of outdoor toys and features for kids. The only frustrating thing was that our water port froze overnight and we were unable to refill our campervan. We had to go around to different empty sites to try to find one that wasn't frozen.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Carolyn J wrote a review Jun 2023
Waihaorunga, New Zealand2 contributions
Always a pleasure to park our camper at Driftaway. The views are exceptional. The facilities at Driftaway are modern, exceptionally clean and have lots of thoughtful extras. The parking for campers are well maintained and not close to neighbours. They cater for all size campers
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Choo H wrote a review May 2023
38 contributions39 helpful votes
This was one of the best in terms of facility , cleanliness and view. The kitchen, shower, toilet was modern and clean. And the view was unbelievable. Waking up having breakfast to such a view was like in a dream. Just minor comment that the kitchen here only provide cooking tools and not personal items like cup, plates, spoon and fork.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Try to dump your camper van waste at night as there will be a queue in the morning when everyone...
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ameibs wrote a review May 2023
Washington DC, District of Columbia7 contributions
Beautiful location on Frankton Arm of the main lake. It was wonderful to sit and enjoy while eating dinner and having morning coffee. The facilities were very well kept and offered several pots/pans/cooking utensils, if not a bit busy during prime dinner time - there was no cutlery available to use, you had to bring your own. Requested site specifics upon booking and we got exactly what we requested both nights. The only negative is it's a bit far from the city centre, but it was worth it for the views.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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AnnMayTravelling wrote a review May 2023
Baden-Württemberg, Germany370 contributions131 helpful votes
This campground is something else! In the most positive way possible! Book in advance, they are busy. The location is awesome, right at the lake and you hear the waves, which is really nice. The facilities are squeaky clean, brand new and plenty. The laundry is very clean and I would wash there any day. The common kitchen and dining area is awesome as well as the staff. Extremely friendly and accommodating! 100% recommendation from me to you!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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wrightaway wrote a review May 2023
New Zealand103 contributions9 helpful votes
Unbelievable. This is the most beautiful camp we’ve stayed in. Immaculate in every way. New, stylish, lovely staff. Beautiful view. Hot showers unlimited and no extra. On a bike track. The owner is constantly working on it to give us the most pleasurable experience. Thank you very much. We Will always return here
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Tara wrote a review Apr 2023
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The best campground we have stayed at in NZ. This was our second time at Driftaway, our first stay was in August 2022 for skiing. We were on a powered site both times. The view is amazing, the facilities immaculately clean and beautiful in design. The laundry is card payment which is easier than coins, the machines are a good size and clean. We will be back in July for skiing and plan on using the new hot tubs during that stay.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Driftaway Queenstown, Owner at Driftaway Queenstown
Responded Apr 25, 2023
Hello Tara :) Thank you so very much for not only your amazing review, but coming back to stay with us a second time. It means the world to us. I am so happy to hear how much you love Driftaways design, facilities and high levels of cleanliness. We are lucky enough to have the most incredible team here at Driftaway, they always work hard to maintain our high standards of service and cleanliness. We look forward to seeing you back in July and we're certain that the hot tubs will be the best reward after a big day out on the slopes. Thanks again Tara, see you in July! Warmest regards, Team Driftaway :)
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Traveldoc25 wrote a review Apr 2023
Chester, United Kingdom6 contributions2 helpful votes
Stayed on a non powered grass site in campervan- toilets showers and kitchens are immaculate. Lake views are good even from the non lakeside sites due to the slope the site is on. Some planes at nearby airport until c10pm but didn’t keep me awake. Very convenient for flights to Milford Sound and Skydiving
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Driftaway Queenstown, Owner at Driftaway Queenstown
Responded Apr 25, 2023
Dear Traveldoc25, What an amazing review you have written us, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your Driftaway experience with us! I am glad you enjoyed our amazing views of the lake and mountains, we certainly have to pinch ourselves everyday. I with you all the best with the rest of your holiday and hopefully we'll see you back again in the future! Kindest regards, Team Driftaway :)
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Sue R wrote a review Apr 2023
Auckland, New Zealand10 contributions11 helpful votes
stayed with overseas family they had cabin we our motorhome > Cabin was beautifully presented, and the motorhome facilities were second to none Staff were extremely helpful and the views fantastic Water taxi into queenstown good fun
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Driftaway Queenstown, Owner at Driftaway Queenstown
Responded Apr 25, 2023
Dear I8714ADsuer, Thank you so much for trusting us to be your base on your family holiday. It means a great deal to us that our guests have so many options here in Queenstown and they choose Driftaway as their base. Your review of your stay is amazing, and it is so wonderful to hear how much you loved our Villas and our motorhome facilities. We spent a great deal of time and thought when we designed Driftaway and it is our pleasure to see how much our guests notice these little things when they stay. Thank you again, I hope we will see you back at Driftaway in the future. Warmest Regards, Team Driftaway :)
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lee b wrote a review Apr 2023
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We just spent 7 nights over easter at Driftaway. The facilities and site are imaculate. Views over the lake are awesome. Great view of aircraft coming and going (i'm an aircraft enthusiast). They cease flying quite early so not a problem at all. We spent an hour staring out over the lake from a hot tub,so relaxing. Not much room for your car if you have a caravan but they did seem to put caravans on the sites that could get one car on. We'll be going back next summer for sure. We loved the fact that queenstown was easy to get to by bus, ferry or bike on the trail that borders the site.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Driftaway Queenstown, Owner at Driftaway Queenstown
Responded Apr 25, 2023
Dear N3478SJIeeb, WOW, what an incredibly kind review you have written us! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your holiday to write about your time with us at Driftaway. I can't tell you how much it means to us to hear how much you loved our views, hot tubs, and facilities. Our team do an incredible job to make sure we offer not only great service but present our site and facilities immaculately at all times. Thank you again for your review and also staying with us for 7 nights, it really means so much! Warmest regards, Team Driftaway!
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€95 - €192 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandOtago RegionQueenstownFrankton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Driftaway Queenstown
Which popular attractions are close to Driftaway Queenstown?
Nearby attractions include Buzzstop (0.6 miles), Alpine Aqualand (0.5 miles), and The Remarkable Sweet Shop (0.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Driftaway Queenstown?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Driftaway Queenstown?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Driftaway Queenstown?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Driftaway Queenstown?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Driftaway Queenstown?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Boat Shed Cafe and Bistro, Bombay Palace Frankton, and Frankton Arm Tavern.
Is Driftaway Queenstown located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.6 miles away from the center of Frankton.
Are there any historical sites close to Driftaway Queenstown?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Vesta Design Boutique (3.4 miles), Historic Skippers School (4.9 miles), and One Mile Power House (3.7 miles).
Does Driftaway Queenstown have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Driftaway Queenstown accessible?
Yes, it offers facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.