Roxburgh Gorge Trail

The Roxburgh Gorge trail offers a wilderness experience through the remote and stunning Roxburgh Gorge alongside the mighty Clutha Mata-au River.

Choose one of three journey options: experience the entire trail from Alexandra to Lake Roxburgh Hydro Dam by incorporating a stunning jet boat journey linking Doctors Point and Shingle Creek; cycle or walk from Alexandra downriver to Doctors Point and back again; or start at Lake Roxburgh Dam and head upriver to Shingle Creek, and return.

Become immersed in the splendid isolation that is Roxburgh Gorge – another world.

Book your boat trip - essential

Be sure to book your jet boat ride before starting out. For information, including making a booking, transfer times and costs click here

Grade 2-3 (intermediate)

Open all year round, the trail is a well-formed 2.5 metre-wide gravel surface with some climbs. It will take up to four or five hours, or longer depending which journey option you choose.

More trail information here

Our Reviews

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

Fabulous day of riding from Roxburgh onwards. This a great track with excellent surfaces and scenery. Great little stop off at Millers Flat and beautiful all the way to Beaumont bridge. Such a lovely way to spend some hours and feeling in touch with nature.

Izra, New Zealand

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