Camp Armstrong

Otago

Camp Armstrong

Otago

About this campsite

Camp Armstrong (Flaxes Retreat) is a riverside camping and cabin venue in Otago, serving groups since the 1960s on Palmerston-Dunback Road.

Camp Armstrong, now known as Flaxes Retreat, is a riverside venue in Otago offering both cabin accommodation and camping facilities. Located on Palmerston-Dunback Road, the site has a long history serving school groups and community organisations since the 1960s. The property changed hands in 2005 and has been developed as a multi-functional venue focused on bringing groups together for outdoor experiences. As a government purpose reserve beside the river, it provides a base for exploring the surrounding Otago landscape. Contact the operators directly to confirm current facilities, availability and booking requirements for camping or cabin stays.

Location

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Common questions about Camp Armstrong

Can you book Camp Armstrong online?

We hold no online booking link for Camp Armstrong, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Camp Armstrong?

Camp Armstrong sits in OTA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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