TRIP 19
Wanaka to Dunedin Clutha Gold Trail © James Jubb / Central Otago Tourism
TRIP 19
Start the day at
Wanaka
Wanaka to Cromwell via SH 6 40min, 54.1km
As you make your way inland down SH 8, you’ll pass stone fruit orchards and rolling farmland heading towards Cromwell. You’ll want to lap up the lakeside scenery at the treasure trove of activities and attractions in Cromwell, the farthest inland town in New Zealand. Next, you’ll make your way to the historic township of Clyde on the banks of the Clutha River, to marvel at the rugged landscape decorated with dark schist rocks and wild tussocks. Then it’s a very short trek to sunny, welcoming Alexandra. Head towards Milton which lies on the floodplain of the Tokomairiro River. From there, you’re on the home stretch to Dunedin, following SH 1 across the farmland of the Taieri Plains. Sweetening the deal on this already sweet route is a side trip to Otago Central Rail Trail. RIGHT: Lion statue at Larnach Castle, Dunedin © Adobe Stock
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SIDE TRIP
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ave goodbye to Wanaka and head to Dunedin, a city at the head of Otago Harbour on the southeast coast.
Cromwell to Clyde via SH 8 17min, 23.2km Otago Central Rail Trail via Clyde, Ōmakau, St Bathans, Ranfurly & Middlemarch 150km
Clyde to Alexandra via Sunderland St & SH 8 6min 7.3km Alexandra to Milton via SH 8 1hr 44min, 138km Milton to Dunedin via SH 1 40min, 54.2km
