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Activities & Events
The Annual Clyde Wine & Food Harvest Festival
Held on Easter Sunday each year in the main street of Clyde in Central Otago. Clyde is one of New Zealand’s historic towns dating from the 1862 Dunstan gold rush. The festival celebrates wines made in Central Otago, one of the most southerly wine producing region in the world.
Alexandra Basin Winegrowers New Release Tasting
Come to the Clyde Railway Station Reserve for an afternoon filled with delicious wines and great company. This event is the perfect opportunity to sample the latest releases from our talented winegrowers. This year some of our vineyards will be showcasing wines previously released to allow you, our guests, to appreciate how the wines within the Alexandra basin are maturing.
Clyde Dam Tours
The Clyde Dam, New Zealand's third-largest hydroelectric dam, is built on the Clutha River / Mata-Au near the town of Clyde. For a once in a lifetime experience, Clyde Dam Tours will take you on a tour in and around Clyde Dam. Explore one of New Zealand's most spectacular dams with this incredible experience
Clutha River Cruises
Our Heritage Cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore these isolated reaches of the mighty Clutha River and view some of New Zealand’s best examples of European and Chinese Gold mining. Relax on the superbly appointed cruise boat and gently drift down stream with the skipper spinning yarns of years gone by. Starting with the discovery of Gold in New Zealand, all the way through to gold mining during the depression, the skipper brings to life tales of endeavour and hardship.
Clyde Cinema
A beautiful theatre in the heart of Clyde, Central Otago.
Come and join us for a wonderful afternoon or evening, enjoying a good movie on a comfortable chair!
Tucked behind Bike it Now and Paulina's, the Clyde Cinema is found at 6a Naylor Street. Playing new releases, indie films, and crowd classics, the Clyde Cinema offers the perfect activity for the family, especially on a rainy day!
Lake Dunstan Explorer
The Lake Dunstan Explorer will immerse you in the absolute scenic beauty of the lake and surroundings as you get a close-up view of the trail you are about to ride.
The thrill of a fast boat ride coupled with a commentary pointing out the trail features and endless photo opportunities will be something to cherish with your friends and family later.
Central Otago Safaris
Alexandra is surrounded by incredible mountain ranges and dramatic landscapes waiting to be explored, and Central Otago Safaris is here to take you there!
Offering back country scenic tours, photography tours and even high country biking, Central Otago Safaris & Tours are where memories are made while sipping billy tea!
