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If you come to Alexandra looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides. New Zealand is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive. Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.

Alexandra is situated at the junction of the Clutha and Manuherikia Rivers. A popular summer holiday
destination, Alexandra is the hub of NZ's stone fruit and merino wool industries. In recent times
Alexandra has been known for the Central Otago Rail Trail, which stretches 150km from Clyde to
Middlemarch, designed for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. There is everything from an
Olympic-size ice rink and aquatic centre to wineries, river cruises, golf, kayaking, mountain
biking, trout fishing and more. Interesting features include a hillside clock, the Old Man Rock,
Shaky Bridge and Tucker Hill Lookout. History is preserved in Otago Goldfields Heritage sites and a
museum.