South IslandOtago
Access restrictionsClutha Gold Trail
A trail through riverside country and rural Otago, connecting Roxburgh Dam, Lawrence and Lake Waihola.
135 kmone way
The trail
Roxburgh Dam to Lake Waihola
The route follows the Clutha Mata-au River before continuing through farmland, railway tunnels and wetland boardwalks to Lake Waihola.
Before you go
Access restrictions- Checked 11 November 2026: the operator reports the section from Roxburgh to Roxburgh Dam closed due to a forestry fire, with an alternate route. Check its current update and map.
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Check official trail informationMap reference
Clutha Gold Trail, Roxburgh area
This point shows the trail area. Use the official trail information to plan your starting point.
View map referenceTrail information sourceNgā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails
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