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Roxburgh Gorge Trail: Scenic Otago Bike Adventure
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8 Ratings
Clyde
Explore Roxburgh Gorge by bike and jet boat. Discover gold rush history, stunning landscapes, and seamless transport. Book your unforgettable Otago adventure today.
Explore Roxburgh Gorge by bike and jet boat. Discover gold rush history, stunning landscapes, and seamless transport. Book your unforgettable Otago adventure today.
Duration:
6 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alexandra to Clyde River Track - After being briefed and set off by your Guest Experience Manager you will enjoy riding the 12km from Clyde to Alexandra along the river trail towards Alexandra. At the Alexandra bridge you then directly join onto the Roxburgh Gorge Trail. You will not have time to stop in Alexandra as you have a boat to catch….
- Alexandra to Clyde River Track - After being briefed and set off by your Guest Experience Manager you will enjoy riding the 12km from Clyde to Alexandra along the river trail towards Alexandra. At the Alexandra bridge you then directly join onto the Roxburgh Gorge Trail. You will not have time to stop in Alexandra as you have a boat to catch. Please take refreshments with you so you can relax and picnic whilst waiting at the Boat meeting point. These refreshments can be stored in your 8L Topeak Trunk Bag on the rear of your bikes.
- Roxburgh Gorge Trail - You will ride the Roxburgh Gorge Trail from Alexandra to the Roxburgh Dam. This includes a 10km ride from the start of the trail to Doctors Point. At Doctors Point you will catch a boat at 1230hrs (included and booked for you). This boat is a jetboat in the summer, and a covered boat in the Winter, that will carry you and the bikes whilst sharing the local gold rush history. The boat section of the ride normally takes 30-40 minutes to cover the 12km distance where there is no trail currently built. The boat cost ($155) is included in your package. The boat lands at Shingle Creek and then you have 11km of trail to ride before you get to meet our luxury vehicle at the Roxburgh Dam for the return shuttle to Clyde.
What's Included
- Guest Experience Manager responsible for your trip
- All bikes equipped with stands, 8L rear Topeak trunk bag, water bottle holders, pump, and repair kit
- Return Shuttle to start point
- E-bike Hire - Sinch e-bikes, NZ Brand
- Jet Boat Transfer (Covered Boat in Winter)
- Safety and route briefing for self-guided bike experience
- Bike Helmet - Specialized Camber helmet with impact protection (MIPs)
- Guest Experience Manager responsible for your trip
- All bikes equipped with stands, 8L rear Topeak trunk bag, water bottle holders, pump, and repair kit
- Return Shuttle to start point
- E-bike Hire - Sinch e-bikes, NZ Brand
- Jet Boat Transfer (Covered Boat in Winter)
- Safety and route briefing for self-guided bike experience
- Bike Helmet - Specialized Camber helmet with impact protection (MIPs)
What's Not Included
- Food & Drink
- Food & Drink
Additional Information
The Roxburgh Gorge Trail Experience is a specially designed Official NZ Great Ride (Grade 1 to 3) that traces the Clutha River. Along with the Lake Dunstan Trail, it is one of the essential one-day rides in Otago. This self-guided adventure takes you through the historic gold rush Gorge by bike and boat, offering an outstanding experience. Managed by a…
The Roxburgh Gorge Trail Experience is a specially designed Official NZ Great Ride (Grade 1 to 3) that traces the Clutha River. Along with the Lake Dunstan Trail, it is one of the essential one-day rides in Otago. This self-guided adventure takes you through the historic gold rush Gorge by bike and boat, offering an outstanding experience. Managed by a Qualmark Gold accredited NZ Great Ride Official Partner, all arrangements including bikes, boats, and return transport are taken care of for you. The package price includes the jet boat/boat transfer cost ($155). During cooler months, a covered boat is used instead of the jet boat.
- Any food and drink is not included on this tour
- Not recommended for guests who cannot confidently ride a bike
- Not recommended for riders under 12 years of age
Location
West Clyde Dam Boat Ramp
Fruitgrowers Road
Meet our vehicle and trailer in the far car park next to the boat ramp at 145 Fruitgrowers Road (5 minute drive beyond Clyde). This is the large parking area beyond the campsite. Please arrive 10 mins early to enable a prompt departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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M5069gvamyh
Aug 14, 2025
Highly recommended, we loved this scenic bike ride! - We had such a great day E-biking the trails around Queenstown. Communication was a breeze and we booked the day before. The scenery was magnificent. David provided us a map and some great recommendations for stops along the way and the trails are very clearly signed. Would highly recommend lunch at Milbrook.
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Rango007
May 25, 2025
Incredible day out - Amazing day, we loved it. James was very helpful and informative, nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back again. Thank you so much for the brilliant day.
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Rossmcw67
Apr 16, 2025
Stunning Ride, Flawless Service – A Day to Remember! - We rode the Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail as a group, hosted by NZ Bike Trails, and it was hands down one of the best days of our trip!
From the moment we were picked up from our accommodation in Wānaka in a luxury van, everything was smooth and enjoyable. David, set the tone with great banter and a wealth of interesting local facts on the journey to Clyde – we were laughing and learning the whole way.
The bikes (NZ bikes by Sinch) were super comfortable and perfectly set up for the trail. The Roxburgh Gorge itself is absolutely stunning – dramatic cliffs, sweeping river views, and even a jet boat ride in the middle, which was such a fun highlight! Laurence from Clutha River Cruises was full of interesting stories about the gold rush and the old mining days, pointing out the history along the way. The whole trail is incredibly scenic – easily one of our favourites and such a hidden gem in this beautiful part of New Zealand.
At the end of the ride, David was there to meet us in Roxburgh with his trademark good vibes before driving us back to Wanaka.
We couldn’t have asked for a better day – great company, amazing views, top-notch service, and loads of fun. I highly recommend this experience and the awesome team at NZ Bike Trails!
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Goplaces81939
Apr 9, 2025
Rocking the Roxburgh - We had a private hire with David as our host. When planning our trip, he could not have been more helpful. Then when the time came, he was there to collect us as planned. David is full of local knowledge and facts - which he likes to share, making the journey all the more interesting. The bikes were perfectly set up, the briefing thorough, and afterwards he even shared pictures from the day, which was great. The Roxburgh Trail was a real surprise. We all loved it so much and the jet boat in the middle section was a real bonus. Again, David was waiting at the end with the luxe shuttle to return us back to our accommodation. The whole day was brilliant and we didn’t have to worry about a thing - not even the weather, which he also seemed to take care of!
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Lynhs1731lj
Mar 3, 2025
Spectacular ride with NZbiketrails, Roxburgh Trail - Spectacular ride down the Roxburgh Gorge, Clutha River sparkling far below, dark Otago mountains above. Solitude lovely. Day all well organized by David / NZ Biketrails w great ebikes, helpful tips on descents and switchbacks, a route along the river from the Clyde dam past Alexandra and on through the Roxburgh Gorge (jetboat segment included in booking) to the Roxburgh Dam. The surface of the Roxburgh Gorge track is the best we've experienced in all of NZ. David's logistics and attention to every detail made the ride a gem. One we'd love to do again and again.
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Denisb879
Feb 2, 2025
Lake Dunstan trail - Great bikes.
Great trail
Fabulous views
Responsive driver, friendly and informative
Pick up outstanding
Stops on way expensive but tasty
Carrick winery beautiful
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789alexined
Sep 10, 2024
We Loved The Roxburgh Trail - We loved the Roxburgh Trail, every bit of it, and as usual David pulled out all the stops to once again make it a fabulous experience. Our overseas guest’s were very impressed with NZ Bike Trails and it’s so nice to know that everything’s taken care of and we can just enjoy the day. The jet boat experience was great fun and learning about the history of gold mining in the gorge was so fascinating that we all decided to find out a bit more about “little Harriet Heron”. We will definitely be coming back to tackle a few more of the wonderful Otago bike rides and look forward to hitting the trails with your team again.
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M6073wualexs
Sep 8, 2024
Must do when in NZ! - The ride was amazing. David went above and beyond to make sure we were all set up and dialled in, with a heap of information about the area.
The jet boat in between was awesome and gave us a good balance of riding and guided tour. Loved it. Can't wait to get back to NZ to go on another bike tour. Thanks again!
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