Balclutha/Clinton
Spanning both banks of the mighty Clutha River, Balclutha is dominated by the impressive arched concrete bridge that links the town centre with State Highway 1. Nicknamed the Big River town of Clutha Country, it lies at the junction of the Matau and Koau tributaries and is an ideal base for fishermen. Balclutha is also on the Southern Scenic Route, a scenic drive which curves its way around the lower South Island. Balclutha, the commercial centre of a prosperous sheep-farming area, lies 80km southwest of Dunedin, on the lower course of the mighty River Clutha.
Clinton
The three Clydesdales which feature in the centre of Clinton represent the district's agricultural history. The town is nestled in green rolling country that leads up into the hills beyond. The lowland area is intensively farmed with sheep, deer and dairying and the tussock covered hill country is ideal for sheep and cattle.
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