Clutha River Track

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An old bridge spanning the mighty Clutha River

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Time: 3 - 4 hrs, Distance: 12.8km (one way)

This track follows the Clutha River on the true right bank between Alexandra and Clyde. Although graded as ‘easy’ it is 12.8km and will take 3-4 hours to complete. It is a popular walking and cycle track, with sections suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. The track stays within 20 meters of the river and mostly in the shade of large willow trees. A fantastic walk or bike with the kids for a day out and especially good in the height of summer when shade is appreciated. There are numerous spots to stop and picnic or just enjoy the ambiance.

If you decide to ride this, you can turn it into a great 25km loop by riding down the first part of the Otago Central Rail Trail on the way back.

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Organisation

Central Otago District Council

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Location

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Alexandra

Categories

Walking
Cycling
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-45.2582141502733

169.385948085785

Latitude
-45.2582141502733
Longitude
169.385948085785

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours Walking time	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours Walking time
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Only due to the distance covered and time taken	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Only due to the distance covered and time taken
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	10km to 20km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km 12.8km one way	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 10km to 20km 12.8km one way
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. Used by mountain bikers as well	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. Used by mountain bikers as well
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

Loved this.
Beautiful track for walkers and bikers.
Alexandra - Clyde.
We biked this from Clyde to Alexandra.

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4.5/5

Beautiful track for walkers and bikers.
Lots of place to swim and ropes to jump into the water.

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Christian
4.5/5

Great trail from Wanaka along the lake into Albert Town take Newcastle Track, up to Luggate and return via the Clutha River Track.
50km in total, but absolutely amazing views of the golden fields of the regions and with the mountains for the background. Stunning!

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Maxime Louis
4.5/5

Loved this.
We camped and cycled. The Clutha is large and it is wonderful to be so close to it. Quite different to the highways. Some old house and vehicles along the way.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Trish Saunders
5.0/5

A well prepared pathway alongside the Clutha River.
Good signage. First class scenery. Reasonably flat.

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Peter Harden
4.5/5

We biked this from Clyde to Alexandra.
Great family outing. Few sandy patches on the track and you had to watch for people coming the other way. Bonus of swinging in to the river on a buoy swing at the Alexandra end. Would recommend this to others. My husband biked back to get the car.

Reviewed over 12 years ago

OldSchool
4.5/5

Alexandra - Clyde.
Great cycling track for mountain bikes. Easy grade. Cycle to Clyde then ack via the rail trail.

Reviewed over 14 years ago

Joanne Clarke