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Product Information

Dunedin 1.5hrs

20km

DRIVE TIMES

Queenstown - Alexandra 1 hourAlexandra - Dunedin 2 hours

Contents

Heritage Cruise 3 Catered Heritage Cruise 4 Gorge Cruise 5

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Heritage Cruise

Heritage Cruise - 2.5 hrsClutha River Cruises Heritage Cruise ventures through the spectacular scenery of the Roxburgh Gorge to the old gold towns of Doctors Point and Butchers Point. The Roxburgh Gorge is only accessible by boat and foot. Our Heritage Cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore these isolated reaches of the Might Clutha River and view some of New Zealand's best examples of European and Chinese gold mining.

Guests are greeted at the Alexandra boat ramp by their guide and skipper for the day. After a safety brief, all sit back on the superbly appointed cruise boats and gently drift down stream with the skipper spinning well polished yarns of days gone by. Starting with the discovery of gold in New Zealand, all the way through to gold mining during the depression, the skipper brings to life tales of endeavour and hardship.

The guide will take guests on a guided tour of Doctors Point, highlighting points of interest and explaining how a mining town operated. Guests can view the miners huts tucked away in the spectacular schist rock formations and wander through one of the best preserved 1860's mining towns in New Zealand.

Guests then sit back and enjoy a leisurely return trip to Alexandra, with plenty of opportunity to take in the stunning Central Otago scenery.

This trip includes morning/afternoon soft drinks and muffins, all served in our picnic area on the riverbank of the Clutha River at Doctors Point.

The Skipper/Guide

Steve, the skipper and guide, is an Australian who has resided in Central Otago for 20 years. Struck with a passion for all things gold, Steve started researching the history of the Clutha river gold mining years. He discovered tales of endeavour and hardship, but also of fortune and wonder. Visits to the secluded gold towns on the banks of the Clutha gave him and idea and in the Spring 2002 he launched Clutha River Cruises. On his tours Steve brings to life the vibrant history of the region and the gold mining era, all with the backdrop of stunning Central Otago scenery.

Overall tour time is 2.5hrs. Departs daily at 11am & 2pm. Minimum 2 pax.

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Catered Heritage Cruise

Catered Heritage Cruise - 3.5hrsClutha River Cruises Catered Heritage Cruise ventures through the spectacular scenery of the Roxburgh Gorge to the old gold towns of Doctors Point and Butchers Point. The Roxburgh Gorge is only accessible by boat and foot. Our Heritage Cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore these isolated reaches of the Might Clutha River and view some of New Zealand's best examples of European and Chinese gold mining.

Guests are greeted at the Alexandra boat ramp by their guide and skipper for the day. After a safety brief, all sit back on the superbly appointed cruise boats and gently drift down stream with the skipper spinning well polished yarns of days gone by. Starting with the discovery of gold in New Zealand, all the way through to gold mining during the depression, the skipper brings to life tales of endeavour and hardship.

The guide will take guests on a guided tour of Doctors Point, highlighting points of interest and explaining how a mining town operated. Guests can view the miners huts tucked away in the spectacular schist rock formations and wander through one of the best preserved 1860's mining towns in New Zealand.

The catering, either a BBQ or sumptious antipasto platters, is then served to guests on the river bank of the Clutha in our picnic area at Doctors Point. Guests then sit back and enjoy a leisurely return trip to Alexandra, with plenty of opportunity to take in the stunning Central Otago scenery.

This trip includes either a BBQ or antipasto platters at Doctors Point and soft drinks and muffins served on board the boat. Local wines can be provided at extra cost. The Skipper/Guide

Steve, the skipper and guide, is an Australian who has resided in Central Otago for 20 years. Struck with a passion for all things gold, Steve started researching the history of the Clutha river gold mining years. He discovered tales of endeavour and hardship, but also of fortune and wonder. Visits to the secluded gold towns on the banks of the Clutha gave him and idea and in the Spring 2002 he launched Clutha River Cruises. On his tours Steve brings to life the vibrant history of the region and the gold mining era, all with the backdrop of stunning Central Otago scenery.

Overall tour time is 3.5hrs. Antipasto platters served on board the boat which can reduce the tour time to 2.5hrs. Departs on request. Minimum 4 pax.

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Gorge Cruiseone way Roxburgh-Alexandra or

Alexandra-RoxburghGroup Market only

Gorge Cruise - 3 hrsClutha River Cruises Gorge Cruise ventures through the spectacular scenery of the Roxburgh Gorge. The cruise is a one way trip and can start at either Roxburgh or Alexandra and travels the full length of the gorge.

The Roxburgh Gorge is only accessible by boat and foot. Our Cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore these isolated reaches of the Might Clutha River and view some of New Zealand's best examples of European and Chinese gold mining.

Guests are greeted at the Roxburgh/Alexandra boat ramp by their guide and skipper for the day. After a safety brief, all sit back on the superbly appointed cruise boats and depart, with the skipper spinning well polished yarns of days gone. Starting with the discovery of gold in New Zealand, all the way through to gold mining during the depression, the skipper brings to life tales of endeavour and hardship.

Between Roxburgh and Alexandra the guests can view the miners huts tucked away in the spectacular schist rock formations and will have plenty of opportunity to take in and photograph the stunning Central Otago scenery.

This trip includes soft drinks and muffins served on board the boat. Local wines can be provided at extra cost. A stop at Doctors Point and a BBQ/antipasto platters can be included at extra cost.

The Skipper/Guide

Steve, the skipper and guide, is an Australian who has resided in Central Otago for 20 years. Struck with a passion for all things gold, Steve started researching the history of the Clutha river gold mining years. He discovered tales of endeavour and hardship, but also of fortune and wonder. Visits to the secluded gold towns on the banks of the Clutha gave him and idea and in the Spring 2002 he launched Clutha River Cruises. On his tours Steve brings to life the vibrant history of the region and the gold mining era, all with the backdrop of stunning Central Otago scenery.

Overall tour time is 3hrs. With a stop at Doctors Point the tour time is 3.5hrs. Departs on request. Minimum 20 pax.

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