Clutha River Heritage Cruise

Note: Our Heritage Cruises run on demand and availability may be limited due to our Roxburgh Gorge Jet Boat Cycle Trail Timetable. Please let us know a few available dates/times when making a booking enquiry.

A Clutha River Heritage Cruise is a journey back in time venturing through the spectacular scenery of the Roxburgh Gorge to the perfectly preserved gold mines (1860’s) of Doctors Point and Butchers Point.

Trip Details:

Departure Times: Our Heritage Cruises run on demand throughout the year.
Price: $120 adult / $70 child (15 yrs & under) / Under 3 yrs Free
Trip Duration: Allow 2 hours
Minimum of 4 adults to run a cruise
Bookings essential

Heritage Cruise Highlights

Discover isolated scenic sections of the Clutha River
Full commentary on Central Otago’s gold mining history
Doctors Point Gold Mine (1860’s)
Central Otago’s best examples of Chinese and European Gold Miners huts and rock shelters
Great photo opportunities
Please bring clothing according to the weather conditions on the day.

Our Heritage Cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore these isolated reaches of the mighty Clutha River and view some of New Zealand’s best examples of European and Chinese Gold mining.

Guests are greeted at the Alexandra boat ramp by Laurence their guide and skipper for the day. Relax on the superbly appointed cruise boat and gently drift down stream with the skipper spinning yarns of years gone by. Starting with the discovery of Gold in New Zealand, all the way through to gold mining during the depression, the skipper brings to life tales of endeavour and hardship.

Guests will view the miners huts tucked away in the spectacular schist formations, an array of gold mining relics and experience one of the best preserved gold mines in New Zealand.

Guests then sit back and enjoy a leisurely return trip to Alexandra, with plenty of opportunity to take in the stunning Central Otago scenery.

In Our Heritage We Trust!