Itinerary: Queenstown to Dunedin via Alexandra & Roxburgh
Imagine Autumn glows, red and amber along the banks of rivers that flow to a heart founded on gold, and shaped by enterprise.
Scorched morning rays herald a patchwork of fruit orchards alongside farms that creep toward tussock-clad hills. Taste exquisite summer fruits of cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines, peaches, pears, berries and apples at roadside orchard stalls.
Day One: Depart Queenstown mid-morning to Alexandra
Journey the isolated reaches of the historic and picturesque thyme studded Roxburgh Gorge. Marvel at some of New Zealand’s best examples of European and Chinese mining. Clutha River Cruises will take you through some of the most stunning scenery that only Central Otago can provide. Take time to visit a variety of small boutique studios, gourmet food producers and artists in the area.
Day Two: Depart Alexandra or Roxburgh mid-morning to Dunedin
Roxburgh lies alongside the Clutha River in the beautiful Teviot Valley. Try the famous Jimmy’s Pie, world famous in New Zealand for over 40 years. Delicious local fruit includes cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines, peaches, pears and tasty crisp apples found at roadside stalls.
Lake Roxburgh Lodge offer guided 4WD trips through river valley’s to pristine high country lakes, or into the high country of the Old Man Range to discover goldmining relics and spectacular vistas. Alternatively kayak on Lake Roxburgh, a secluded and peaceful lake surrounded by deep gorges or explore the local countryside by mountain bike.
Approximate drive timesQueenstown to Alexandra 1 hour (SH6&8))
Alexandra to Roxburgh 30 min (SH8)
Roxburgh to Dunedin 2.5 hours (SH8)