Trail Updates

Getting Here

The Roxburgh Gorge Trail and Clutha Gold Trail are located along State Highway 8 between Dunedin and Alexandra. The trails cross Clutha District and Central Otago and have many access points along the trails.

  • Roxburgh Gorge Trail – start or finish the trail in Alexandra or Lake Roxburgh Village
  • Clutha Gold Trail – start or finish the trail in Waihola or Lake Roxburgh Village
  • Both trails – start or finish the trails in Alexandra or Waihola
     

Driving Times from Nearest Airports

  • Alexandra
    • Dunedin Airport - 1 hr 25 min (192 km)
    • Queenstown Airport - 1 hr 10 min (90 km)
    • Invercargill Airport - 2 hr 35min (202 km)
       
  • Lake Roxburgh Village
    • Dunedin Airport - 2 hr (158 km)
    • Queenstown Airport - 1 hr 35 min (122 km)
    • Invercargill Airport - 2 hr 5 min (170 km)
       
  • Lawrence
    • Dunedin Airport - 1 hr 10 min (92 km)
    • Queenstown Airport - 2 hr 25 min (187 km)
    • Invercargill Airport - 1 hr 55 min (153 km)
       
  • Waihola
    • Dunedin Airport - 15 min (17 km)
    • Queenstown Airport - 3 hr 13 min (264 km)
    • Invercargill Airport - 2 hr 11 mins (169 km)

 

Book a Bus – Intercity Routes


Options to Base Yourself - Our Towns

There are many places where you can stay, eat and play along the trails.

Alexandra, Lake Roxburgh, Roxburgh, Millers Flat, Beaumont and Lawrence all have accommodation and meal providers.

Our Reviews

Had a wonderful day cycling the Gorge. Started in Clyde and was picked up by our cycle tour operator in Roxburgh. Not an easy ride, but so rewarding and spectacular scenery. The jet boat ride broke up the day perfectly. Fascinated history told by the boat captain. Thanks to Fletch and her team...

Meg, Australia

We have just completed the Roxburgh Gorge & Clutha Gold cycling organised by a local bike tour operator. The trail was in excellent order and very doable for anyone who does a bit of cycling. There is always the option of walking if necessary. We started from Clyde and cycled the Anniversary...

Jeanette, Auckland

This was one of my favourite rides during my stay on the South Island. Our bike tour operator ensured I knew where I was going with a briefing the day before. They organised Dave, the jet boat skipper, to meet me at Doctors Point and transport me to Shingle Creek. Dave was incredibly...

Chris, Australia

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