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Alexandra is full of wonderful things to see and do, with something for everyone. If it's not here, you won't have to travel far to find it. As this country is known as the 'Adventure Capital of the World', you can always find thrills of every kind nearby, from bungy jumping and skydiving to jet boating and white-water rafting. Our 14 national parks are perfect for tramping, where spectacular scenery abounds. Our geothermal hotspots provide natural thermal pools, shooting geysers and bubbling mud pools, while our incredible wildlife is a must-see for animal lovers. There are plenty of picturesque beaches for swimming, surfing or relaxing, mountain ranges for skiing and snowboarding, glassy lakes for fishing and water sports, and native forests for exploring. Try delicious gourmet delights, visit an art or craft studio, go shopping, check out a Maori cultural performance or take advantage of our exciting range of events. And that's just the beginning!

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.