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Clutha District FOR THOSE WHOSE HOLIDAY WISH LIST INCLUDES A WHOLE LOT OF EVERYTHING, CLUTHA DISTRICT HAS THE DIVERSITY TO SATISFY.
LOCAL BUZZ There is a little known waterfall off the Chaslands Highway. A well-maintained track ends at the falls, which is best viewed after a little rain. The least visited of The Catlins waterfalls means you may get it to yourself! Clutha Gold Trail © www.cluthanz.com INSET BELOW: Clutha Gold Trail © James Jubb
Hayden Campbell – Surf, landscape and wedding photographer living in The Catlins
The Clutha Gold Cycle Trail: This 73km bike trail embraces Otago’s rich heritage and stunning scenery. All set to get bigger and bigger, it’s currently being extended all the way to Lake Waihola.
BALCLUTHA Gaelic for ‘town on the Clyde’ (Clutha) • 82km SW of Dunedin HIGHWAY LODGE MOTEL
• Spacious s/c studios, 1 & 2 brm units plus a family unit. One with spa bath. Warm double-glazed units with heat pumps/ air-con, free unlimited WiFi, business services, SKY 50+ channels, guest laundry, ample off street parking. Adjacent convenience shops. 3 min walk to main town centre. Gateway to Catlins & Southern Scenic Route. Tariff from $130 (1-2p). 165 Clyde St, Balclutha, 9230 • P: +64 3 418 2363 • Res: 0800 00 24 64 www.highwaylodge.co.nz • E: highwaylodge@xtra.co.nz
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