CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL
To ride the Clutha Gold Trail
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Take a journey of discovery on the Clutha Gold Trail as you cycle beside the mighty Clutha / Mata-au river and through a major stone fruit growing region of New Zealand. The trails gentle gradient makes it a delight to cycle for just about everyone.
The Clutha Gold is combined with the Roxburgh Gorge Trail to provide for a slightly longer cycling option that spans two to three days.
Quick Facts
Self Guided Tours
Shebikeshebikes offer a fully customised, free itinerary service so you can get the most out your Clutha Gold Trail adventure. You’ll find a range of starting options provided below to give you an idea about what might suit you and what an indicative cost might be. We’ll work with you to refine things and book the accommodation and transport to suit your requirements. The itinerary you’ll received is fully itemised so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for.
Two days – Double delight
You’ll need to be fit for this one with 106 km of cycling over two days down the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails before finishing in Lawrence.
Three days – Clutha supreme
With a little more time up your sleeve you can afford to cruise on this three day adventure that takes you across the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails.
Accommodation
The Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails have a variety of accommodation option to meet most requirements. Accommodation is broken roughly into budget, mid range and luxury options.
Budget
Budget options are available in Clyde, Alexandra and Roxburgh, Millers Flat and Beaumont. Budget accommodation does not include breakfast and own bedding may be required or hired at an additional cost, bathroom facilities are shared and cooking facilities are available. Rates are based on twin share in most cases.
Camping ground tent site
from $13 / person / night
Camping ground cabin
from $60 / person / night
Backpackers
from $35 / person / night
Mid Range
Mid Range accommodation includes a mix of self contained accommodation, motels and B&B type accommodation and holiday houses. A continental breakfast is included in some cases. Bathrooms range from shared to en-suited depending on the property. Rates are based on twin share in all cases.
Shared bathroom
Starting from $60 / person / night
Ensuite bathroom
from $70 / person / night
Luxury
Experience the best that Central Otago has to offer. Although luxury accommodation is not available in every town we can help structure your itinerary to make it work for you and help you with any transport options. Luxury accommodation provides en-suited accommodation, continental breakfast in all cases and full breakfast in some. All pricing is provided on a room basis for double or twin occupancy.
En-suite room
from $160 / room / night
Activities
On and around the Roxburgh Gorge Trail you’ll find some great activities to add that little bit extra.
Wine Tour
A wine tour provides an excellent way to transition between Queenstown and Clyde. Central Otago is renowned for its Pinot Noir and you’ll find many other great varieties to taste.
From
$175 / person (minimum of two)
Clutha River Cruise
Take a cruise down the mighty Clutha / Mata-au and explore the gold mining heritage from yesteryear.
From
$95 / adult and $45 / child
Clutha River Jet
Like the cruise but with the excitement of a jet boat! This tour takes you from Clyde through to the historic Doctors Point gold mine to explore the gold mining history.
From
$120 / adult and $65 / child