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Cromwell: Explore Roxburgh Gorge by eBike & River Cruise

5.03 reviewsDay trips

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Enjoy the stunning Roxburgh Gorge Trail (34km) on this self-guided journey by eBike. Connecting from Cromwell for a comprehensive bike fitting & tour brieding, it's then on to experience breathtaking landscapes along the mighty Clutha Mata-au River. Highlights include dramatic views, rolling farmland, lush native bush & historic gold mining relics. Whizz along the Clutha Mata-au River by jet boat, a ride that connects an impassable area of the trail The impressive Roxburgh Dam can be viewed at the end of the trail at Roxburgh Hydro Village. - 34km Grade 2-3 cycle trail (Easy-Intermediate) - A reasonable level of fitness is required to enjoy this trail, and a confident riding ability; not suitable for children under 10 - Explore the quaint town of Clyde for morning tea before heading on to the trail - Speedy river cruise on the Clutha adds another perspective to the tour - Easily combine with other trails for an extended cycling adventure

Inclusions

What's included

  • Trail map
  • Bike accidental damage insurance
  • Premium eBike hire
  • Jet boat: Doctor’s Pt - Shingle Creek
  • Additional equipment: MIPs helmet, mini-repair kit, pannier & handlebar bags
  • Comprehensive bike fitting & tour briefing
  • Shuttle Roxburgh Hydro Village - Cromwell
  • Shuttle Cromwell - Clyde

What's not

  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. In Clyde, a quaint town borne of gold-mining heritage, enjoy a stroll around the galleries and stores, or coffee and morning tea from one of the local cafes before the adventure begins.

    30 min

  2. Journey from Clyde to Alexandra on the River Trail (12km)- a stunning riverside pathway that follows the Clutha Mata-au River towards the true start of the Roxburgh Gorge Trail.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. One of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing Great Rides, the trail follows the Clutha Mata-au River past eroded bluffs and old gold workings set amidst graceful willows and fragrant thyme.

    2 hAdmission included

  4. Enjoy a scenic boat ride from Doctors Point to Shingle Creek, an exciting way to connect the northern and southern ends of the trail.

    45 minAdmission included

  5. One of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing Great Rides, the trail follows the Clutha Mata-au River past eroded bluffs and old gold workings set amidst graceful willows and fragrant thyme.

    2 hAdmission included

  6. At the conclusion of the trail, be sure to check out the impressive Roxburgh Hydro Dam - the largest concrete gravity dam in New Zealand which powers up to 200,000 homes.

    30 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Start your adventure at Kiwi Journeys Central Otago in the Freeway Orchard Complex, next to the Misha's Vineyard Cellar Door. Free parking is available. Arrive by 8:30 am for a briefing and bike fitting, then shuttle to Clyde at 9:15 am.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 14 travellers
Operated by
Mapua Ventures Ltd (trading as: Kiwi Journeys)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for children under 10 years
  • Not recommended for people who can't ride a bike

How it compares in Queenstown

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 114 day trips we list in Queenstown.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 79 of 114.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Queenstown

Queenstown, on Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's South Island, is a mountain town beneath the Remarkables, set among gold-rush hills and vineyards.

Queenstown sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu, a long, deep lake shaped like a lightning bolt, with the jagged Remarkables mountains rising across the water. It began as a gold-rush camp in the 1860s on the Shotover and Arrow rivers, and the lakefront, with its small streets, preserves a few stone buildings from that time. A gondola climbs Bob's Peak for the view over the lake.

Top-ranked sights in Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau River, Queenstown Gardens.

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