Travel Reference
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makes it a very expensive trail indeed. An alternative is to make a return trip from each
end: Alexandra-Doctors Point (20km return) or Roxburgh Dam-Shingle Peak (22km re-
turn). Note, parts of the trail are rated Grade III and are not recommended for those under
15 years.
, an easier 73km track which follows the Clutha through Roxburgh to Beaumont and then
heads to Lawrence. The same maintenance fee covers both tracks.
Altitude Bikes
BICYCLE RENTAL
( 03-448 8917;
www.altitudeadventures.co.nz
; 88 Centennial Ave; per day from $25)
Rents
bikes and organises logistics for riders on the Otago Central, Clutha Gold and Roxburgh
Gorge trails.
Clutha River Cruises
BOAT TOUR
( 03-449 3173;
www.clutharivercruises.co.nz
;
adult/child $90/45; 11am & 2pm Oct-May)
Ex-
plore the scenery and history of the region on a 2½-hour boat trip; book at the i-SITE.
Sleeping
Marj's Place
HOSTEL $
( 03-448 7098;
www.marjsplace.co.nz
;
5 Theyers St; dm $25-30, s/d $40/70; )
The
standard varies widely between the three neighbouring houses that comprise Marj's
sprawling 'place'. The 'homestay' has private rooms, a Finnish sauna and a spa bath. It's
much nicer, not to mention cleaner, than the 'backpackers', which is let mainly to season-
al workers.
Quail Rock
B&B $$$
( 03-448 7224;
www.quailrock.co.nz
;
5 Fairway Dr; s/d from $100/150)
Perched high above
town, this very comfortable B&B offers equal servings of privacy and mountain views.
Homemade preserves give breakfast a unique touch, and dinners are also available. And
yes, quail are often seen scratching around the rocks in the garden.
WORTH A TRIP
