Top 10 Things to do in Roxburgh, South Island

The Clutha Gold Trail is one of the ‘Great Rides’ of Nga Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail. Open year-round, this smooth, wide, well-formed trail over undulating, flat and meandering terrain requires moderate fitness. Whether you walk or ride, the trail offers a unique heritage experience in a diverse and stunning landscape - a journey of discovery around every corner.

Open all year round, the trail is a well-formed 2.5 metre wide gravel surface with some climbs. It will take up to four or five hours to complete depending on how you choose to experience it. The trail’s proximity to the Otago Central Rail Trail and the Clutha Gold Trail will also ensure that visitors to the area will have the opportunity to experience even more of Central Otago’s unique scenery.

Highland Bike Hire offer full day bike hire for self-guided rides on the Clutha Gold Trail and the Roxburgh Gorge Trail. Hire your bike from us in Roxburgh, Central Otago, explore the trails for one or more days. We are great cycle enthusiasts, long-term locals and love sharing our beautiful environment. We can help you plan your trip!

We are officially the source of visitor information for those travelling to Central Otago. Our experienced staff can expertly help you with your plans and/or enquiries ranging from accommodation, activities, attractions and transportation to restaurants, shopping and everything in between. We can work with you to put together a complete holiday package, or simply provide you with directions.

Fairview Orchard is your best choice for a food, coffee and drink stop shop when travelling through the Central Otago area. Selling a endless variety of stone fruits grown on the orchard; including cherries, apricots, nectarines, peaches and many more. We also offer a number of other food and drink options, from coffee and tea to real fruit ice creams made freshly on the spot.

Feinerman’s is a boutique gym offering group classes and personal training. As well as the gym Feinerman’s is a whole food store selling organic dried goods and a range of whole food products. This business operates in a renovated 1870’s stone building and it is worth a look inside just to see the amazing stone work.

With over 20 years experience in the horticultural industry, Johnson's Cottage prides themselves on stocking quality lines of fruit and produce. Call in to try their fresh fruit, homemade jams and pickles, beautiful preserves, honey, free range eggs, gourmet products and gift lines. Johnson's Cottage will go out of their way to ensure that you get a taste experience every time.

We are a family run orchard in the heart of Central Otago in Roxburgh. Our roadside fruit stall is 5 minutes out of Roxburgh, where we sell a wide variety of fruit and preserves. Our list of fruits in order of availability are: -Cherries -Peaches -Raspberries -Apricots -Plums -Nectarines -Greengages -Pears -Apples