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Town in Otago, New Zealand
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Alexandra is a town in the Central Otago district of the Otago region of New Zealand. It is on the banks of the Clutha River (at the confluence of the Manuherikia River), on State Highway 8, 188 km by road from Dunedin and 33 km south of Cromwell. It has a population of 6,150 as of June 2024.
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The museum and art gallery for Central Otago.
The piers of the old suspension bridge built in 1882 can still be seen, but the deck has been removed. The new bridge is a steel truss bridge on SH8, built in 1958.
A town 10 km west (centre to centre), a non-touristy alternative to Arrowtown. Clyde is on the Clutha River and has a population of 918. The town features a dam with impressive scenery, which is the main draw of the town. From the Clyde Lookout, you can have an overlook of the historic goldfields.
A huge clock on the hill above town, reached by car or on foot (via a walking track).
Spicy mid-range Mexican with a $6 soft Taco Tuesday in the town's former post office.
Thai restaurant.
Pizza, Burger
Alexandra is served by Intercity coaches as a stop on Dunedin - Queenstown routes.
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