Kate's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take the breathtaking trip along lake dunstan on our newest trail. Contact local bike companies: Trail journeys, bike it now, he bikes/she bikes for bike hire, shuttle options.
Lake Dunstan Trail - Bannockburn Bridge Car Park
Take the breathtaking trip along lake dunstan on our newest trail. Contact local bike companies: Trail journeys, bike it now, he bikes/she bikes for bike hire, shuttle options.
Cycle from Lauder to Oturehua for some of the most spectacular scenery on tge Otago rail trail.. Local companies can help with bike hire and shuttle service
Oturehua Rail Trail access
Cycle from Lauder to Oturehua for some of the most spectacular scenery on tge Otago rail trail.. Local companies can help with bike hire and shuttle service
Trail Journeys - Central Otago
16 Springvale RdFor your bike hire and transfer needs
Take a wander around historic Clyde, a restored quaint old miners village and see the Clyde dam one of our largest hydrodams.
Clyde Historical Museum
5 Blyth StTake a wander around historic Clyde, a restored quaint old miners village and see the Clyde dam one of our largest hydrodams.
Walk up to Alexandras famous clock on the hill, look out for an Otago skink or two on your walk and inhale all the local thyme
Alexandra's Clock On The Hill
Little Valley RoadWalk up to Alexandras famous clock on the hill, look out for an Otago skink or two on your walk and inhale all the local thyme
Flat Top Hill Conservation Area
Extensive mountain biking trails and walking trails
Walk or cycle along the anniversary track from Alexandra to Clyde then cycle back on the rail trail
Clutha River Bridge, Bridge Hill, Alexandra 9320, New Zealand
Walk or cycle along the anniversary track from Alexandra to Clyde then cycle back on the rail trail
Alexandra BMX Club
Great scooter and bike tracks to entertain the kids, next to local swimming pool.
Visit this local boutique vineyard with a variety of grapes including gerwertztraminet, pinot gris, pinot noir and chardonnay.
Immigrant's Vineyard / Ruru Wines
Visit this local boutique vineyard with a variety of grapes including gerwertztraminet, pinot gris, pinot noir and chardonnay.
Grey Ridge Vineyard
Wonderful local vineyard and wines.. Just down the road!
Three Miners Vineyard
Local family run boutique vineyard
Como Villa Estate
Historic local family run vineyard
Matangi Station MTB
Mountain bikers playground!
We love this place for a walk back to the old mining days..
16 locals recommend
Bannockburn Sluicings Historic Reserve
143 Felton RdWe love this place for a walk back to the old mining days..
Whilst in Bannockburn stop at some vineyards for wine tasting Te Kano has won architectural awards and great wine too
Te Kano Estate
92 Felton RdWhilst in Bannockburn stop at some vineyards for wine tasting Te Kano has won architectural awards and great wine too
Wonderfulplace to stop for a platter for lunch while on the wine trail in summer!
Desert Heart Estate
182B Felton RdWonderfulplace to stop for a platter for lunch while on the wine trail in summer!
Great racing car museum and track, go karts, kids playground and car experiences. Fun for everyone!
43 locals recommend
Highlands - Experience the Exceptional
Sandflat RoadGreat racing car museum and track, go karts, kids playground and car experiences. Fun for everyone!
Take a trip on the old steam ship to the old farmstead, great half day trip out usually includes lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
12 locals recommend
TSS Earnslaw Queenstown
Beach StreetTake a trip on the old steam ship to the old farmstead, great half day trip out usually includes lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
Hanley's Farm
Great playground for the kids! While exploring the queenstown area.
Flat Top Hill Conservation Area
Nice walk, mountain biking trails and old gold miners cottage
Cycle the newest, breathtaking trail!
7 locals recommend
Lake Dunstan Trail - Bannockburn Bridge Car Park
Bannockburn RoadCycle the newest, breathtaking trail!
Hit the rowing club at Clyde to relax by the lake and go for a swim or paddleboard
13 locals recommend
Lake Dunstan
Hit the rowing club at Clyde to relax by the lake and go for a swim or paddleboard
Matangi Station MTB
Little Valley RoadFor serious mountain bikers!!
Cycle between Lauderand Oturehua for some of the most spectacular scenery on the Otago rail trail.
Otago Central Rail Trail
Otago Central Rail TrailCycle between Lauderand Oturehua for some of the most spectacular scenery on the Otago rail trail.
Clyde Historical Museum
5 Blyth StTake a step back in time and soak up the historic buildings of Clyde
Grey Ridge Vineyard
236 Letts Gully RoadOur nearest tasting room, wonderful vineyard hosts and wine!
Three Miners Vineyard
89 McPherson RoadFamily owned boutique vineyard
Como Villa Estate
266 Earnscleugh RoadOne of the oldest vineyards with a hidden treasure...
Take the bike along the river track and cycle back on the rail trail from Clyde to Alex stooping at Ruru for a glass along the way!
Immigrant's Vineyard / Ruru Wines
10 Airport RoadTake the bike along the river track and cycle back on the rail trail from Clyde to Alex stooping at Ruru for a glass along the way!
Great walk to step back in time, explore the canyon created by Sluicings from the gold mining days
16 locals recommend
Bannockburn Sluicings Historic Reserve
143 Felton RdGreat walk to step back in time, explore the canyon created by Sluicings from the gold mining days
Fun for all the family, car museum, go karting and racing experiences. Great playground for kids, cafe.
43 locals recommend
Highlands - Experience the Exceptional
Sandflat RoadFun for all the family, car museum, go karting and racing experiences. Great playground for kids, cafe.
Food Scene
The Post Office Cafe And Bar
2 Blyth StRelaxed, heart dining for families and couples
Paulina's Restaurant
6 Naylor StAbit more lively for an evening drink and tapas
Olivers Restaurant
34 Sunderland StFine dining restaurant, beautiful food and ambience
Great, vibrant cafe with good coffee, cakes, Lunches. Right on the rail trail. A local favourite!
6 locals recommend
Industry Lane Eatery
59 Russell StGreat, vibrant cafe with good coffee, cakes, Lunches. Right on the rail trail. A local favourite!
Great old heritage building with large outdoor seating area, coffee, cakes and Lunches, another local favourite!
15 locals recommend
The Courthouse Cafe
8 Centennial AveGreat old heritage building with large outdoor seating area, coffee, cakes and Lunches, another local favourite!
Beautiful, peaceful location set in gardens, out of town, check opening times on FB, coffee, Lunches and sometimes evening meals.
The Packing Shed Gallery & Cafe
Earnscleugh RoadBeautiful, peaceful location set in gardens, out of town, check opening times on FB, coffee, Lunches and sometimes evening meals.
Dunstan House Clyde
29 Sunderland StWonderful cafe, coffee, hot chocolates and vegan/vegetarian treats.
Good hearty food, large outdoor eating area, playground and sculptures. Also some neighbouring animals!
Chatto Creek Tavern
1544 Omakau-Chatto Creek RdGood hearty food, large outdoor eating area, playground and sculptures. Also some neighbouring animals!
Great food, tapas style. Fantastic views!
30 locals recommend
Bannockburn Hotel - Wine Country Restaurant & Bar
420 Bannockburn RdGreat food, tapas style. Fantastic views!
Hearty food, enclosed outdoor garden, family friendly
13 locals recommend
The Post Office Cafe And Bar
2 Blyth StHearty food, enclosed outdoor garden, family friendly
Paulina's Restaurant
6 Naylor StLively bar for drinks and tapas
Olivers Restaurant
34 Sunderland StFine dining beautiful food, a special treat
Great vibrant cafe on the rail trail in Alexandra, great coffee, food!
6 locals recommend
Industry Lane Eatery
59 Russell StGreat vibrant cafe on the rail trail in Alexandra, great coffee, food!
Cafe set in Old historic courthouse, great coffee, food and large outdoor garden and seating area
15 locals recommend
The Courthouse Cafe
8 Centennial AveCafe set in Old historic courthouse, great coffee, food and large outdoor garden and seating area
Lovely food in beautiful gardens, open weekdays for Lunches and coffee
The Packing Shed Gallery & Cafe
Earnscleugh RoadLovely food in beautiful gardens, open weekdays for Lunches and coffee
Hearty food, family friendly,outdoor playground and sculptures also some neighbouring animals.. On the rail trail
Chatto Creek Tavern
1544 Omakau-Chatto Creek RdHearty food, family friendly,outdoor playground and sculptures also some neighbouring animals.. On the rail trail
Nom Nom
23 Holloway StGreat stop for home made ice cream on a hot afternoon!