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Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Park

Otago, South IslandHoliday park

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Garden camping around a converted hospital lodge in Owaka, with shared indoor facilities and a seasonal closure notice.

Campground type
Holiday park
Address
Corner of Ryley and Clark Streets, Owaka
Operator / brand
Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Park
Stay options
Tent
Booking
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Facilities

  • Powered sitesAvailable
  • ShowersAvailable
  • Shared kitchenAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, toilets, laundry, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Available. Powered camping pitches advertised.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Available. Shared shower facilities.
Toilets
Not confirmed. Not verified in the checked sources; confirm with the park before booking.
Shared kitchen
Available. Lodge communal kitchen available.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Not verified in the checked sources; confirm with the park before booking.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Notify the operator before bringing a pet.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Water supply not confirmed

Drinking-water treatment and current supply have not been verified; confirm with the park.

Pets subject to conditions

Notify the operator before bringing a pet.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

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Access & important conditions
  • Operator advertises a winter closure, with some group stays by arrangement; confirm current opening dates.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Corner of Ryley and Clark Streets, Owaka

A map reference point has not been verified. Use the park's own directions to confirm the entrance and vehicle access.

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By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Garden camping around a converted hospital lodge in Owaka, with shared indoor facilities and a seasonal closure notice.
  • Operator advertises a winter closure, with some group stays by arrangement; confirm current opening dates.
Address
Corner of Ryley and Clark Streets, Owaka
Region
Otago, South Island
Camping styles
Tent
Rates
Request a quote for your dates, party and site type. No comparable adult non-powered nightly tariff has been verified.

Garden camping around a converted hospital lodge in Owaka, with shared indoor facilities and a seasonal closure notice.

A lodge-and-garden campsite

Thomas's occupies a former hospital building in Owaka, with camping on the surrounding lawns and lodge rooms indoors. This gives it a different character from a beachfront Catlins campsite. It is a village base for day outings, with shared indoor spaces available on returning to camp rather than a stand-alone tent field without shelter.

Check the seasonal arrangements

The operator lists tent spaces and powered pitches, alongside communal cooking and shower facilities. A winter closure notice means it should not be treated as an automatically available year-round overnight stop; some group arrangements are handled separately. Ask about the opening dates and the appropriate camping setup directly. Pet travellers also need to notify the property rather than assuming unrestricted access to lodge rooms.

Check current site availability, arrival instructions and the full quote with Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Park before travelling.

Common questions

Where is Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Holiday Park?

Corner of Ryley and Clark Streets, Owaka, Otago. Confirm the final approach and entrance with the park.

Are powered campsites available?

Powered camping pitches advertised.

Can I bring a dog?

Notify the operator before bringing a pet.

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