Roxburgh

Roxburgh is a town in the Teviot Valley of Central Otago, located on State Highway 8 approximately 40 km south of Alexandra. It is a centre for fruit growing, particularly apples, pears, and cherries.

Roxburgh has a strong rural character and is surrounded by orchards. The Roxburgh Dam on the Clutha River generates hydroelectric power. The town has a compact main street.

By Plane

The nearest major airports are Dunedin Airport (DUD), approximately 130 km south-east, and Queenstown (ZQN), approximately 140 km west.

By Car / Road

Roxburgh is on State Highway 8, about a 30-minute drive south of Alexandra. Bus services connect Roxburgh to Alexandra and Dunedin.

The town is walkable. A car is needed.

Roxburgh Dam — A hydroelectric dam on the Clutha River.

Roxburgh Orchards — Fruit-growing area with roadside stalls selling fresh produce.

Clutha River — Fishing and walking along the river.

Visit roadside fruit stalls in season. Fish the Clutha River. Explore the Teviot Valley.

Roxburgh has cafes and takeaways.

Cafes serve coffee.

Roxburgh has motels and a holiday park.

Roxburgh has a supermarket and local shops. Roadside fruit stalls are a highlight in summer.

• Alexandra — 40 km north, Central Otago
• Clyde — 50 km north, historic gold town
• Lawrence — 50 km south-east, gold mining heritage
• Balclutha — 100 km south-east, Clutha River town
• Dunedin — 130 km south-east, wildlife and Scottish heritage