BASE CAMP & RECREATION VENUE

A Faraway Feeling Just Five Minutes Away.

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We’ve purpose-built this unique venue to cater for groups, offering flexible accommodation options designed with the needs of teams, schools and clubs in mind.

Experience

Discover natures playground. Immerse yourself in 62 acres of stunning and native bush, perfect for relaxation and adventure.

Mountain Biking & Orienteering: Explore our on-site trails designed for all skill levels.
Bush Walks & Glow-Worm Grotto: Enjoy peaceful walks and magical evening glow-worm experiences.
Comfortable Accommodations: Choose from self-contained suites, dormitories, and more.
Team-Building & Training: Ideal facilities for sports teams, corporate groups, and workshops.
Local Attractions: Close to Lake Karapiro, Avantidrome, Hobbiton, and more.

Play, Train & Explore

Camp Kerr is a popular choice of venue for sports groups, corporate team development, school and community groups and primary industry training days. The perfect solution to your group booking challenges, with flexible accommodation options, comfortable meeting rooms and a wide variety of outdoor spaces suitable for fun activities and awesome adventures.

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Located just 5 minutes from Cambridge and Lake Karapiro, our secluded setting offers tranquility and immersion in nature, making you feel worlds away.

Experience

Discover natures playground. Immerse yourself in 62 acres of stunning and native bush, perfect for relaxation and adventure.

Mountain Biking & Orienteering: Explore our on-site trails designed for all skill levels.
Bush Walks & Glow-Worm Grotto: Enjoy peaceful walks and magical evening glow-worm experiences.
Comfortable Accommodations: Choose from self-contained suites, dormitories, and more.
Team-Building & Training: Ideal facilities for sports teams, corporate groups, and workshops.
Local Attractions: Close to Lake Karapiro, Avantidrome, Hobbiton, and more.

The Facilities

We offer a variety of accommodation options to suit every need. From cozy, fully-equipped cabins and self-contained suites to spacious bunk-bed dormitories and private king, double, or twin rooms, we can be flexible to your group's needs.

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WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE TO SAY

“9 Karapiro Road is ideal for training and events. Its layout makes you feel like you’re in the countryside, and the accommodations are perfect for groups. Highly recommended!”

Andrew Simpson

CARNZ Training Ltd

Meet Ian, The Founder

Ian and his family purchased the land in 2006, recognising it as a very special spot close to Cambridge, and he has steadily re-planted the gullies with thousands of trees.

He first built a hydroponic lettuce and herb business here then, having previously spent 15 years managing a 150-bed holiday resort in Fiji, Ian developed the self-contained group accommodation and training facility.

Affectionately known as “The Lettuce Man”, Ian is a well known Cambridge character with a loyal following at the weekly Farmers’ Market. He’s also a fabulous chef and loves to prepare healthy and delicious “farm food” style meals for groups of hungry guests.

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