You'll run out of days before you run out of things to do.
Alexandra sits in the middle of Central Otago's best attractions. Gold rush towns, world class wineries, four cycle trails and a motorsport park built for speed, all close enough to fit into a single stay at The Mad Hacienda.
ALEXANDRA ACTIVITIES · CENTRAL OTAGO ATTRACTIONS · GOLD RUSH HISTORY ·
ALEXANDRA ACTIVITIES · CENTRAL OTAGO ATTRACTIONS · GOLD RUSH HISTORY ·
ALEXANDRA ACTIVITIES · CENTRAL OTAGO ATTRACTIONS · GOLD RUSH HISTORY ·
ALEXANDRA ACTIVITIES · CENTRAL OTAGO ATTRACTIONS · GOLD RUSH HISTORY ·
Otago Central Rail Trail
A former railway line between Middlemarch and Clyde. Viaducts, tunnels and gold rush townships along easy gradients.
FEW MINUTES FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Lake Dunstan Trail
Central Otago's newest great ride, tracing turquoise water along the shoreline with bridges and swimming spots.
FEW MINUTES FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Dramatic bluffs and gold mining remnants along the Clutha Mata-au River, starting in Alexandra.
FEW MINUTES FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Cellar Doors
Over thirty cellar doors across the Alexandra Basin, known for elegant Pinot Noir & impressive white varietals.
5-25 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Stone Fruit & Orchards
Central Otago's terrain and climate make it prime cherry & stone fruit country. Fresh from the source, in season.
NEARBY
Award-Winning Restaurants
Restaurants and food events across the region draw food lovers year round, from casual to fine dining.
5-30 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Clyde & Bannockburn
Historic buildings, sluicing reserves, water races and mining tunnels that tell the story of the gold rush era.
10-15 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Naseby & Ophir
Some of the best preserved gold rush townscapes in the South Island, both worth the drive out.
40-60 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Hayes Engineering Works
Stables, a dairy and a homestead where Ernest Hayes turned ideas into revolutionary products. Coffee on site.
30 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Clutha River Cruise
A heritage cruise through the gold mining history of the river, past old miners' huts and preserved mine sites.
NEARBY FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Naseby Curling
Introduced by Scottish gold miners over 130 years ago, still played today at the indoor curling rink.
~50 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Cromwell Golf Club
One of the country's best inland links courses, with sandy fairways and subtle challenges.
25 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Studio & Gallery Visits
Painting, ceramics, photography, woodcarving and jewellery, made by the artists themselves.
Historic Villages
Unique towns along the Otago Central Rail Trail, each with its own character and history.
Live Performance
Music, dance and film events across the region throughout the year.
Iconic Trails Right from Home
Located right at the confluence of the Manuherikia and Clutha rivers, access four world-class rides in just a few minutes.
Otago Central Rail Trail
A former railway line between Middlemarch and Clyde. Viaducts, tunnels and gold rush townships along easy gradients.
FEW MINUTES FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Lake Dunstan Trail
Central Otago's newest great ride, tracing turquoise water along the shoreline with bridges and swimming spots.
FEW MINUTES FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Dramatic bluffs and gold mining remnants along the Clutha Mata-au River, starting in Alexandra.
FEW MINUTES FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
World-Class Central Otago Wine Country
Cool climates, rich glacial soils, and six acclaimed sub-regions surround Alexandra with exceptional vineyards.
Cellar Doors
Over thirty cellar doors across the Alexandra Basin, known for elegant Pinot Noir & impressive white varietals.
5-25 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Stone Fruit & Orchards
Central Otago's terrain and climate make it prime cherry & stone fruit country. Fresh from the source, in season.
NEARBY
Award-Winning Restaurants
Restaurants and food events across the region draw food lovers year round, from casual to fine dining.
5-30 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Walk Through Living Gold Rush Heritage
Uncover historic sluicing reserves, mining tunnels, and old stone townships just minutes from Alexandra.
Clyde & Bannockburn
Historic buildings, sluicing reserves, water races and mining tunnels that tell the story of the gold rush era.
10-15 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Naseby & Ophir
Some of the best preserved gold rush townscapes in the South Island, both worth the drive out.
40-60 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Hayes Engineering Works
Stables, a dairy and a homestead where Ernest Hayes turned ideas into revolutionary products. Coffee on site.
30 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Slower days, still worth booking
Not every day in Central Otago needs to move fast. Some of the best ones don't.
Clutha River Cruise
A heritage cruise through the gold mining history of the river, past old miners' huts and preserved mine sites.
NEARBY FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Naseby Curling
Introduced by Scottish gold miners over 130 years ago, still played today at the indoor curling rink.
~50 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Cromwell Golf Club
One of the country's best inland links courses, with sandy fairways and subtle challenges.
25 MIN FROM THE MAD HACIENDA
Meet the people who make this place
The Central Otago Arts Trail connects local studios and galleries across the region's historic villages.
Studio & Gallery Visits
Painting, ceramics, photography, woodcarving and jewellery, made by the artists themselves.
Historic Villages
Unique towns along the Otago Central Rail Trail, each with its own character and history.
Live Performance
Music, dance and film events across the region throughout the year.
Pick a direction. You can't get it wrong.
Every one of these sits within easy reach of Alexandra. Come back to the hacienda when the day's done and let it do the rest.
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