Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park
About Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park
Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park is a holiday park in Otago, on the South Island. It is rated 4 stars. Its facilities include barbecue, cooking Facilities and internet Access, 6 in all. Dogs are allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Tawanui Campsite, 13 km away.
A converted 100 year old hospital with fantastic communal spaces, both inside and out. We offer powered and non powered sites as well as a very wide range of rooms within the lodge. A large guest kitchen, dining room and a huge games room with free pool and darts. Free BBQ and WIFI as well as two sunrooms to enjoy. Breakfast available from 8am until 10am daily. The Catlins is the last unexplored region of the South Island and maybe New Zelaand. Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground offers camping sites, affordable backpacker and hotel rooms, based in Owaka on the Southern Scenic Route. From here, you can explore the charms of the Catlins. The Lodge is in a 100 year old Hospital with a history of medical uses, from hospital, to maternity, to nurses home and finally as an old peoples home. Now it is the home to the Lodge and Camp Ground.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Cooking Facilities
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Pets by Arrangement
- TV
Location
Catlins, Otago, South Island
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Questions about Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park
How do I book Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park?
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Are dogs allowed at Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park?
Dogs are allowed.
What facilities does Thomas's Catlins Lodge & Holiday Park have?
Barbecue, Cooking Facilities, Internet Access, Laundry Facilities and Pets by Arrangement, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
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