women biking on the Clutha Gold Cycling and Walking Trail
tuapeka goldfields museum
nugget point in the catlins

Top 10 Must Do's in Clutha

Discover the top 10 must-do activities in Clutha, where breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture await your exploration.

people biking on the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail

1. Cross the mighty Clutha River on the Punt at Tuapeka Mouth, Clutha's free ferry

2. Walk or cycle the Clutha Gold Walking and Cycle Trail, one of Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand

3. Soak in the panoramic views from Nugget Point Lighthouse for sunrise or sunset

4. Take a walk around Sinclair Wetlands, internationally recognised as a nature haven

5. Learn about the gold mining history, and walk the interpretive track at Gabriels Gully in Lawrence

Purakanui Waterfall

6. Adventure to the district's top waterfalls, all nestled in lush native rainforest

7. Visit one of The World's largest sea caves - Cathedral Caves

8. Try your luck catching a fish in New Zealand’s fastest river - the mighty Clutha Mata-au!

9. Visit one of the district’s historic museums

10. Spot a yellow-eyed (hoiho), the world's rarest penguin, along The Catlins coastline