Alexandra Travel Guide

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      Sitting at the Lookout with Alex behind...
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Things to Do  

The Big Clock

The Big Clock, Alexandra

 fishandchips Says:  Situated on one of the hills beside Alexandra on the other side of the river sits one of the biggest clocks in NZ. It is approx 7M tall and is lit up at night making it visible for 8 or so kilometres depending on weather conditions.You can walk up to the clock if you're keen... 

Alexandra - Clyde 150th Anniversary Walk

Alexandra - Clyde 150th Anniversary Walk, Alexandra

 fishandchips Says:  Running beside the Clutha between Alex and Clyde is an 11.5km track. It is open to walkers and bikers with the Mountain Bike crew who give it the most action. There are lots of dips and rises, small bridges and fast straights to give you a fun ride no matter what your level.... 

Central Otago Rail Trail

Central Otago Rail Trail, Alexandra

 fishandchips Says:  This is a fantastic way to see Central Otago!!! The trail runs from Clyde to Middlemarch on what was the old rail line opened back in 1891 or so and can be walked, done on horse or on a bike. The most popular by far is by bike and these can be hired at many locations. Due to... 

SHAKY BRIDGE

SHAKY  BRIDGE, Alexandra

 balhannah Says:  Shaky Bridge, What a name to give a bridge, we wondered why as we walked across it. Looking down into the river from the bridge, we saw many huge Trout swimming in the waters below.Before the bridge was built, the only way to cross was by punt, a risky operation when the... 

CLOCK ON THE HILL

CLOCK ON THE HILL, Alexandra

 balhannah Says:  I guess what we 1st noticed when entering Alexandra, was the large working clock on the hill. The idea of a clock on the hill was first suggested by Alexandra Jaycee Inc. in June 1966. Many different ideas were put forward, with a Dunedin firm of engineers, which had had no... 

old bridge piers

old bridge piers, Alexandra

 TomorrowsAngel Says:  The Old Bridge Piers are the remains of the original Alexandra Bridge, which was completed in 1882. This bridge crossed the mighty Clutha River, New Zealand's largest river by volume and second longest at 338km. The piers were constructed of schist stone quarried locally.... 

shaky bridge

shaky bridge, Alexandra

 TomorrowsAngel Says:  This relic of goldmining days was once used by wagons and horses; today it’s strictly for pedestrians. Before the suspension bridge was built, the only way across the Manuherikia River was by punt - a risky operation when the river was high. The bridge was opened in 1879 at... 

alexandra blossom festival

alexandra blossom festival, Alexandra

 TomorrowsAngel Says:  Alexandra's annual Blossom Festival is held on the 4th weekend of September. The Festival is the longest running community event of its kind in New Zealand. The activities are wide, varied & lots of fun for all ages & interests. The Alexandra Blossom Festival celebrates the... 

Hotels  

Avenue Motel

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Hotels  

Family friendly camping

Family friendly camping, Alexandra

 robertgaz Says:  For a few bottles of the local brew you can camp on the farm property on the outskirts of town.The Manuherikia River runs through the property and is a good spot for flyfishing.There are plenty of rainbow and brown trout from November to about February.Please note that there... 

czerny lodge: alexandra accommodation

czerny lodge: alexandra accommodation, Alexandra

 TomorrowsAngel Says:  Czerny Lodge is one of a number of interesting boutique style lodges found in Central Otago. Alexandra's Czerny Lodge offers guests the chance to try trout fishing in the nearby Clutha River, explore the many scenic attractions and rich gold mining history in the area, or... 

Restaurants  

Red Brick Cafe: Red Brick Cafe

Red Brick Cafe: Red Brick Cafe, Alexandra

 fishandchips Says:  This small cafe is tucked in behind the shops on Tarbet St and has its entrance technically on Ennis Place. The Cafe is really nice with a great courtyard in back if it's sunny and or warm. Service was quick and nothing was an issue. The coffee was nice & hot and the food... 

Crater Scapes: Crater Scapes

Crater Scapes: Crater Scapes, Alexandra

 fishandchips Says:  Crater Scapes is a realli nice cafe over near the old Iron Bridge in Alexandra. The food selection is really good and the cafe set-up great. There is both indoor and outdoor options with swing ball and petanque to be played if you are so inclined.There are several sculptures... 

Tin Goose Cafe: Tin Goose Cafe

Tin Goose Cafe: Tin Goose Cafe, Alexandra

 fishandchips Says:  The Tin Goose is a nice Cafe on Centennial Ave in the middle of Alexandra. It's got a reasonably large range of items with a few Gluten Free items if that's what you need. Prices are about average and the food is pretty good. Lillian had a toasted sandwich and she enjoyed... 

Off The Beaten Path  

ROXBURGH VALLEY

ROXBURGH  VALLEY, Alexandra

 balhannah Says:  The Roxburgh Valley we passed through on our way from Alexandra to Dunedin. It is a pretty valley, has the Clutha River running through it, Poplar and Willow trees, and lots of Fruit trees, Berries, vineyards and road side stalls. It would be stunning in spring, and a great... 

LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, Alexandra

 balhannah Says:  Lawrence was another very small town we passed through on Highway 8 heading to Dunedin. It was Otago's first gold-rush town, originally named Tuapeka.It is hard to imagine that this town's population at the height of the gold fever, was 11,500, double that of Dunedin, making... 

HISTORIC ST. BATHAN'S

HISTORIC ST. BATHAN'S, Alexandra

 balhannah Says:  In its hey day, St. Bathans was a coal and gold mining town. The grand total of FIVE people live here now, compared with 2000 people and 13 Hotels. Today it is a small town with only two surviving operating facilities - the post office and the (haunted) pub. The local hotel... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Alexandra Golf Course
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The golf course at Alex is a really well laid out 18 hole course. There are plenty of bunkers and tight fairways to keep your concentration high and the greens have a few challenges to ensure Par isn't always that easy. There are many undulations and lots of trees so a varied range of holes.

The course is located just out of town on the road to Clyde and has the Central Otago Rail Trail along one side.

The cost is $25. If this is a bit steep for you it's only $15 down the road at Dunstan Golf Course in Clyde though it's a 9 hole course there.

Equipment: Alex course has a well stocked Pro Shop where you can hire everything you need including clubs and buggy. You'll obviously need your own shoes!

Written Mar 31, 2010

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