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

Loved the trail, well designed and a good ride. autumn such a good time to do this. it connects with the Roxburgh river trail and as a ride it is really one when you are planning. Its all about the river and the gold mining history so a must to start from Clyde or vice versa from Clyde but the...

Sally, New Zealand

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

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

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