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Camp Iona

Camp Iona is a self-catering residential camp set in North Otago, New Zealand, amid rolling farmland and a peaceful DOC reserve near the Waianakarua River.

Established in 1938, the property spans 22 hectares and can accommodate up to around 110 people in bunkrooms with communal facilities.

The camp suits groups, families, and individuals alike, offering a large kitchen and hall for bigger gatherings as well as a smaller hall for more intimate use.

The surrounding North Otago landscape provides ready access to tramping, climbing, boating, and cycling.


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