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Clyde, formerly Dunstan, is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,260 in June 2023. It is located on the Clutha River, between Cromwell and Alexandra. Clyde grew up around the former settlement of Dunstan during the Central Otago goldrush of the 1860s.
There are three museums in Clyde, making it easy to get a picture of days gone by. Clyde is at the head of a well known cycling route called the Otago Central Rail Trail, so there are plenty of mountain bikes for hire. A ride to the Clyde Lookout offers spectacular views of the town and beyond.
Clyde is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand. It is nestled at the entrance to the Cromwell Gorge now flooded by the huge concrete hydro dam built near the town. The old gorge road was a severe test of mettle for early miners and horse teams on their way to the goldfields further north.
- CarleneLawler. Hardys Bay, Australia 54 contributions. Must do ride, incredible! Wow wow what an amazing day. Harder than we thought but on e-bikes was all fine.
- Glenn F. auckland, New Zealand 5 contributions. Best thing in Clyde. Having watched this huge dam being built is was super keen to go and see the turbine hall and the galleries inside the dam.
- Rye F. Queenstown, New Zealand 1 contribution. Amazing views, food, and wine.. Ryley did an awesome job doing the tasting for us. She told us the story behind Monte Cristo and introducing the wines, which were quite wonderful.
- Blincs. Auckland, New Zealand 149 contributions. A gallery showcasing local artists. A beautiful gallery in the small town of Clyde, showcasing a collection of local New Zealand artists and photographers.
- Cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail. This part of Central Otago is renowned for its amazing range of cycle trails. The most famed is the Otago Central Rail Trail, a 150km journey between Clyde and Middlemarch.
- Walk or Cycle the 150th Anniversary River Track. If you don’t fancy going on a 4-day mission with the Otago Central Rail Trail, then there are plenty of short cycle trails giving a similar experience to the Rail Trail for those with less time.
- Sample Some Local Wine. Yes, when you are in Clyde you are in the heart of the spectacular sub-region of the Central Otago wine-making region. Pinot Noir is the region’s speciality, as well as a few other varietals that can be all sampled in Clyde’s surrounding tasting rooms and cellar doors.
- Visit the Local Museum. You could say that the Cylde township is a “living museum” with its beautifully preserved historic buildings. In fact, you can even pick up a Historic Walk brochure from the local information centre to learn more about what you can see around the town.
Clyde is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand. It is nestled in a sheltered basin at the foot of an immense and crooked gorge, now flooded by the huge concrete hydro dam just up stream.
North west along the Clutha River sits the small and perfectly preserved goldmining town of Clyde, well known for its giant hydro dam, built during NZ's 'Think Big' era. Clyde has its roots in gold, fruit orchards and as the start (or finish) of the Otago Central Rail Trail.
