Construction of an amenities block is under way in Otautau. Photo: SuppliedPack up your tent and dust off your air mattress, a new camping ground is coming to Southland. Construction is under way in Otautau, about 40 minutes from Invercargill, on a project which still holds some uncertainty around what it will include. The cabins remain something of a mystery, however, as the council opted to discuss construction behind closed doors at a January meeting. The new camping ground will be located at the same place as its predecessor, Holt Park, and will be operated by the council.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2026 18:40 UTC