Alexandra Stopover
Alexandra Accommodation for Southern Way 1000. The Perfect Stop Between Stage 2 and 3
Alexandra sits at the hinge of the Southern Way 1000, the point where Stage 2 ends and Stage 3 begins. The Mad Hacienda is bikepacking accommodation built for exactly this moment: bike locked up, kit washed, body recovering, before the Roxburgh Gorge takes you south.
SOUTHERN WAY 1000 ACCOMMODATION · BIKEPACKING CENTRAL OTAGO · ALEXANDRA, STAGE 2 / STAGE 3 ·
SOUTHERN WAY 1000 ACCOMMODATION · BIKEPACKING CENTRAL OTAGO · ALEXANDRA, STAGE 2 / STAGE 3 ·
SOUTHERN WAY 1000 ACCOMMODATION · BIKEPACKING CENTRAL OTAGO · ALEXANDRA, STAGE 2 / STAGE 3 ·
SOUTHERN WAY 1000 ACCOMMODATION · BIKEPACKING CENTRAL OTAGO · ALEXANDRA, STAGE 2 / STAGE 3 ·
Positioned Perfectly Before the Roxburgh Gorge
The Southern Way 1000 runs 910km across seven stages. By the time you reach Alexandra, you've climbed out of the Nevis and Hawksburn backcountry. What comes next, the Roxburgh Gorge, is not the stage to start tired.
Garston to Alexandra, 105km via Nevis Road and Hawksburn Road
Remote backcountry gravel with little support along the way. Alexandra is the first proper town and the natural place to stop moving.
214 km
Stage 3 to Dunedin
2 Trails
Roxburgh Gorge + Clutha Gold trails
Bike Lockup, Tools, and Laundry On-Site
Frame bags, panniers, and a bike that must survive another 600km. Not something to lean against a fence overnight.
Storage here is locked and undercover, with a workbench and track pump for anything that has started rattling since Queenstown. Full laundry means chamois and base layers are washed and dry before the next stage, and self check-in means arriving late off Stage 2 doesn't mean waiting on anyone.
Deep Recovery Before Your Next Leg
Stage 3 is 214km along the Clutha Mata-au River. It goes better after a real rest, not just a bed.
Reclaim your energy in a private spa pool overlooking the open schist ranges. Follow it with a session in the single-person cedar sauna, then drift off on a premium mattress with fine linens in a tranquil room crafted for complete rest.
Everything You Need When You Roll In
No front desk hours to work around. Just what a bikepacker needs, ready before you get here.
Locked Bike Storage
Workbench and track pump included, for a bike carrying real load.
Self-check-in
A digital code sent ahead. No arrival deadline after a long stage.
Full Laundry
Kit washed and dry by the next departure.
Spa Pool
Hot water, facing the ranges.
Cinema & Games Room
For an evening that isn’t spent staring at a route sheet.
Cedar Sauna
One person, quiet, cedar-lined.
Fast Fibre Wi-Fi
To check the next day’s conditions properly.
Before You Book
Where does Alexandra sit on the Southern Way 1000?
Alexandra is precisely at the end of Stage 2 and the start of Stage 3. It’s a strategic hinge point: Stage 3 takes you 214km to Dunedin via the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold trails.
Do you offer bikepacking accommodation for one night or longer?
We welcome both single-night stopovers and longer multi-day stays for riders wanting to rest their legs and explore Clyde, local Basin vineyards, or local MTB tracks.
Is there somewhere secure to store a loaded bike overnight?
Yes. Our bike storage is fully undercover, gated, and locked. You do not need to disassemble or unpack your bike.
Can I do laundry between stages?
Yes, our guest laundry is equipped with high-speed washers, heavy-duty dryers, and rack spaces to ensure your riding gear is dry and comfortable by sunrise.
What if I arrive late off Stage 2?
No stress. We use contactless digital door locks. Your unique access code is sent to you prior to arrival, allowing you to check in quietly at any hour.
Ready to Book Your Stopover?
Book direct and a bottle of local Central Otago Pinot Noir is waiting when you arrive. Rest here, then take on the gorge properly.
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