Clutha Gold Trail
New Zealand Cycle Trail
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The Clutha Gold Trail will offer a unique heritage experience along the mighty Clutha Mata-au River then through the Beaumont Gorge, branching off into the verdant valleys of the historic gold mining town of Lawrence.
To enhance the experience, stories showcasing the area’s history of early Maori moa hunters, Chinese gold miners, European pastoral farming, mining and rail histories, as well as updates on local orchards, and arts and culture will be provided.
The trail forms part of an extensive network of Great Rides in Otago and, once the trail is completed, is intended to link directly with the well known Otago Central Rail Trail via the Roxburgh Gorge Trail which will follow along the true right bank of Lake Roxburgh to the Roxburgh Dam. It will be achievable for most fitness levels.
Clutha Gold Trail – Part A:
Linking with the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, the first 50km section of the Clutha Gold Trail will start at the Lake Roxburgh Dam upstream from the Central Otago historic gold mining town of Roxburgh. The trail will then follow the Clutha Mata-Au River and pass through the Teviot District and Millers Flat to reach the rural town of Beaumont.
Clutha Gold Trail – Part B:
This section of trail will run from Beaumont village inland from the Clutha Mata-au River to Lawrence.
Side trails
Mountain bike riding is also available off trail on quiet gravel roads from Millers Flat to Lake Onslow and from Beaumont into the Blue Mountains and from Lawrence to Lake Mahinerangi. These 20-30km trails are at an elevation of about 1000m and are for experienced riders only.
