Gorge on Roxburgh

GORGE ON ROXBURGH

1 Day – Self guided Roxburgh Gorge Trail

Grade 2-3 (intermediate) - 34km

This 1-day adventure is on the unique Roxburgh Gorge Trail, cycling from Clyde to the Roxburgh Dam which is one of New Zealand’s most visually spectacular and intriguing day rides following the Clutha Mata-au River past eroded bluffs and old gold workings set amidst
graceful willows and fragrant thyme.

Start your journey with bike fitting and briefing at our Cromwell depot at 8.30am prior to being shuttled to Clyde at 9.00am for your adventure to begin. (Transport from Queenstown or Wanaka is available for an additional cost)

Your first section (12km) is from Clyde to Alexandra on the scenic river track which links up with the Roxburgh Gorge trail just below the Alexandra bridge. This trail takes you along the true right bank of the powerful Clutha Mata-au River.

The Roxburgh Gorge trail from here is flanked by bluffs up to 350 metres high with spectacular countryside to enjoy on the 10km to Doctors Point. You will wind through the gorge, climbing a zigzag to access “The Narrows”, an ancient rockslide where care is required to negotiate the narrower sections of trail and boardwalk.

Doctors point is the pickup for your 45-minute Jet Boat trip tour down the river, take in this highly memorable ride to delve deeper into the gorges' gold mining history.

Disembarking at Shingle Creek jetty, this next section is 12km to Roxburgh Dam to meet your shuttle transfer back to Clyde. A series of switchbacks in this section lead to a fitting finale, the impressive Roxburgh Hydro Dam lookout. Open in 1956 it’s the largest concrete
gravity dam in New Zealand and powers up to 200,000 homes.

Pickup is at Lake Roxburgh Lodge (Tamblyn Drive) where you can enjoy a cool drink while you wait for our Kiwi Journeys shuttle to collect you at 3pm.

Arrival:

Please arrive at our Cromwell depot at 8.30am

This package includes:

-    Bike hire – Trek trail comfort bike, MIPS helmet, pannier bag, repair kit and pump

-    Jet Boat transfer - Doctors Point to Shingle Creek

-    Shuttles: Cromwell to Clyde & Lake Roxburgh Lodge to Kiwi Journeys Cromwell

-    Map and information

 Accidental damage insurance:

-  Accidents do happen, we highly recommend you take accidental damage insurance. For example, if the bike fell over and damaged a wheel, stand, derailleur or eBike computer, we will cover it! (New eBike computer = $250)

- Trail bike insurance (non eBike) $5 per person, per day

- eBike insurance: $10 per person, per day

 Optional extras:

·    Upgrade to an eBike: Hardtail ($85pp) (Includes additional $15 Jet boat fee for eBikes)

-    Upgrade to a premium full suspension eBike - ($110pp) (Includes additional $15 Jet boat fee for eBikes.)

-    Pick-up (and Drop-off) available from your accommodation in Queenstown and Wanaka - Additional $55pp each way (return $110 per person)