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Supply own bedding. Queen-size and single beds available. Larger cabins equipped with fridges. Bedding available for hire. All cabins are carpeted, draped and all accessible. All cabins are located in the same blocks as the amenities.

Base Rate (1 person)	$48/day
Extra Adult	$15/day
Base Rate (2 persons)	$70/day
Extra Child	$10/day

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Balclutha Motor Camp

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We have sites to suit all sizes on wheels and tent space to suit as well.

Base Rate (1 person)	$22/day
Base Rate (2 persons)	$44/day
Extra Adult	$15/day
Extra Child	$10/day

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Balclutha Motor Camp

Tent Sites

We have sites to suit all sizes on wheels and tent space to suit as well.

Base Rate (1 person)	$18/day
Base Rate (2 persons)	$36/day
Extra Adult	$10/day
Extra Child	$10/day

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At Balclutha Motor Camp we offer friendly southern hospitality.

Balclutha is the centre of South Otago, has a full range of services and is the gateway to the Catlins Coast and Southern Scenic Route.

We offer affordable, comfortable accommodation with a choice of Cabin, Motorhome Site, Caravan Site and Tent Site. Our sites cater for all shapes and sizes.

There is safe off-street parking and it is a short stroll down to the town centre, supermarket, hospital and swimming pool. We are within 5-minutes drive of the golf course, bowling club, arts centre and gym.

We cater for domestic and overseas travellers, fishermen, holiday groups, family groups and school groups.

Special features:
- Families welcome
- Sunny sites
- Next to the Balclutha River
- Inspection welcome
-Experienced, friendly hosts
- Central location to amenities, shops, restaurants etc
- Off-street parking

Details

Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Balclutha
Categories	Camping Grounds Dump Station

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Suzanne

Ranking: 7/10

Flat site $44 powered site for 2 adults. Good hot showers. Ladies shower very powerful. Short walk to town. Owner was helpful and suggested our route for the next day.

Reviewed 3 months ago

Mudford Family

Ranking: 9/10

Fantastic wee camp ground with VERY friendly staff. Water pressure and temperature is superb! Bath for the kids was also VERY handy. Kitchen is stocked with everything. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed 11 months ago

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Ana and Rob

Ranking: 7/10

Lounge area is clean and warm - a plus in winter ! Quiet and orderly park, showers hot and free. Has a laundromat which is handy.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Robert Schwall

United States

Ranking: 10/10

This is one of the best places we have stayed on the South Island. The sites are nothing special but the facilities are excellent. Nice clean showers a large incredibly well equipped kitchen and a very reasonably priced laundry which is open 24/7. The host who is the owner is very helpful and quite friendly. The city water supply is however not very tasty so I would not suggest filling your tank.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Kaloyan Radev

Ranking: 10/10

Extremely cosy, friendly and wellcome! All facilities, extras as free barbecue and great citchen, some nice hints for the road and the sunset from the owner :-) Great spirit of the place and the people in it!

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Suzanne

Ranking: 10/10

Under new ownership.
Anete and Den have made this site special: it is spotlessly clean, the kitchen is fully equipped and the social area is comfortable. Hot showers and internet are free and internet has a strong signal throughout the site. But best of all is their warm welcome and local knowledge. Stay here if you can

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Lisa

Ranking: 10/10

Campingplatz nicht zu riesig, größtenteils Dauercamper. Alles sehr sauber, große Küchenausstattung vorhanden.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Amelie Charrier

Ranking: 10/10

Really nice welcoming ! The owner showed us around. Everything is clean and tidy. Recommended place!

Reviewed over 2 years ago

Esteban

Ranking: 10/10

Best value for money. Warm showers. Good advise. Friendly owner.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Svetlana Shriyan

Australia

Ranking: 10/10

Very nice place just outside the town
Very clean facilities
Well equipped kitchen and laundry
The owner s very nice and helpful
the sites very clean and green
definitely worth the stay
Highly recommended

Reviewed over 3 years ago

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Lizzie V

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Lovely place to stay for the night. $18 to pitch my tent, clean facilities and a beautiful, cosy kitchen and dining area. The owner is a friendly, welcoming guy.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Brigham Edgar

Australia

Ranking: 7/10

Very friendly and clean, a really warm lounge/dining/kitchen area. A few permanent residents but a great overnight pit stop👍

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Birjit Jens

Ranking: 10/10

Nice place, very friendly owner.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping (NZ$21 to 30) Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.
Dump Station	Dump station available Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. Guests Free, Casual $5	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. Guests Free, Casual $5
Booking Required	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.
Dogs	Dog allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. By arrangement	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. By arrangement
Cabin with Kitchen	No cabins with kitchen Cabin with Kitchen Does this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? No cabins with kitchen This location does not offer any cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation.	Cabin with Kitchen Does this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? No cabins with kitchen This location does not offer any cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation.
Self Contained Units	No self-contained units Self Contained Units Does this holiday park have self contained units? No self-contained units This location offers no self-contained units for rental accommodation.	Self Contained Units Does this holiday park have self contained units? No self-contained units This location offers no self-contained units for rental accommodation.
Park Motels	No park motels Park Motels Does this holiday park have park motels? No park motels This location does not offer park motels for rental accommodation.	Park Motels Does this holiday park have park motels? No park motels This location does not offer park motels for rental accommodation.
On Site Caravans	On-site caravans available On Site Caravans Does this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? On-site caravans available This location offers on-site caravans for rental accommodation. Not available for short term rent	On Site Caravans Does this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? On-site caravans available This location offers on-site caravans for rental accommodation. Not available for short term rent
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Cabins	Cabins available Cabins Does this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. 6 Cabins, Bedding (Top Sheet & Duvet) available for hire, $5 per Bed	Cabins Does this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. 6 Cabins, Bedding (Top Sheet & Duvet) available for hire, $5 per Bed
Conference Facilities	No conference facilities Conference Facilities Does this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities.	Conference Facilities Does this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
WiFi Internet	Paid WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? Paid WiFi There is WiFi internet access available but it costs money to use. WIFI supplied by I.A.C. Kiosk Coin operated Computer on site.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? Paid WiFi There is WiFi internet access available but it costs money to use. WIFI supplied by I.A.C. Kiosk Coin operated Computer on site.
Non-powered Sites	Non-powered sites available Non-powered Sites Does this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. 40	Non-powered Sites Does this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. 40
Powered Sites	Powered sites available Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 24	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 24
Local Ownership	Locally owned and operated Local Ownership How locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business.	Local Ownership How locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Toilet	Customer toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only.

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Dogs

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