Explore Central Otago

Alexandra was founded during the Central Otago gold rush in the 1860s.

In  2024 the population of Alexandra is approximately 6000.

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Alexandra is the service center for a significant stone-fruit industry which is celebrated by a blossom festival in the town each spring.

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Grape production is another major fast growing industry in the Central Otago Wine Region with a number of award winning wines produced in the area.

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The town is a popular holiday destination mainly due to the hot and sunny climate during summer, with lake Dunstan (10 minutes north) a popular location for boating, swimming and fishing.

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There are many cycle trails in the area with Alexandra being a popular place to use as a home base. 

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Alexandra is only approximately 90 minutes drive to Cardrona Ski Field, Wanaka and Remarkables and Coronet Peak Ski Fields, Queenstown.