In the style of the Wellington venue list, a user-created list of possible larp venues for Dunedin. This post has been set to wiki mode, so people can add to it.
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There’s an interesting list of venues which could be followed up on compiled for the Dunedin Fringe Festival. There’s also a website devoted to Dunedin Community Halls, but this lacks cost information.
Dunedin Community House (301 Moray Pl, Dunedin)
Description: Building near the Octagon with multiple rooms available
Capacity: Alexander McMillan Room: 25-60; Brian Arnold Room: 16-20
Cost: Alexander McMillan Room: $50 - $90; Brian Arnold Room: $40 - $65 (community rates)
URL: http://cossd.org.nz/dch/facilities/
Contact: admin@cossd.org.nz, 03 471 6177
Dunedin Chinese Garden (Cnr Rattray & Cumberland Sts)
Description: A Chinese garden with several function spaces
Capacity: Tower Room: small - 15 people?
Cost: Tower Room: $150 (half day) or $200 (full day)
URL: http://www.dunedinchinesegarden.com/
Contact: chinesegarden@dcc.govt.nz, 03 477 3248
North East Valley Community Rooms (262 North Rd)
Description: Community centre w/ 2 rooms
Capacity: 20 people?
Cost: $10 / hour / room. Koha for community groups
URL: http://www.northeastvalley.org/#!bookings/c1mnn
Contact: office@nevn.school.nz; (03) 473 8246
Berwick Lodge (Outram)
Description: Camp w/ 2 halls and outdoor space
Capacity: Sleeps 67
Cost: Unknown
URL: http://www.youthadventure.org.nz/page.php?id=53
Contact: warden.berwicklodge@youthadventure.org.nz; (03) 486 2837
CYC Waihola (Waihola)
Description: Camp
Capacity: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
URL: http://cycwaihola.org.nz/wordpress/
Contact: bookings@cycwaihola.org.nz; 03 417 7120
Sidey Outdoor Centre (Waikouaiti)
Description: Outdoor camp
Capacity: Sleeps 50
Cost: Unknwon
URL: https://www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/about-us/nz-guiding-centres-for-hire/sidey-outdoor-centre
Contact: (03) 476 3640
Tirohanga Camp (Tirohanga Rd)
Description: Camp w/ native bush
Capacity: Sleeps 83 + tents
Cost: Unknwon
URL: https://www.facebook.com/Tirohanga-Camp-1118615034827961/
Also http://www.tirohangacamp.co.nz/#intro
Contact: camptirohanga@gmail.com; 03 489 5495
Wairoa Scout Camp (Silverstream valley)
Description: Scout camp w/ two halls and native bush
Capacity: Bunkrooms for 76
Cost: Unknown
URL: http://www.scoutingotago.org.nz/waiora.html
Contact: Adminlsi@Scouts.org.nz; (03) 477 6644
Places to check out
- Toitū Otago Settlers Museum - social hall looks perfect for Regency games
- South Dunedin Community Hall
- Olveston Historic Home (Not sure anything in Olveston is available for hire - Matt)
- Dunedin Community Learning Centre / King Edward Court (apparently hires out space)