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Camp Glenorchy - the world's most sustainable campground?

Posted 01 05 2018

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Camp Glenorchy is 40 minutes drive away from Queenstown.
Camp Glenorchy is 40 minutes drive away from Queenstown.
Aiming for net zero energy usage

What’s been touted as New Zealand’s - and possibly the world’s - most sustainable camping ground has opened for business in Otago. Camp Glenorchy has been built according to the Living Building Challenge - a green building certification programme and sustainable design framework.

Situated about 40 minutes drive north-west of Queenstown Camp Glenorchy’s publicity claims net zero energy use. It’s goal is also to use 50% less water than similar facilities.

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