Coal Creek, Ettrick, Millers Flat, Lake Roxburgh Village, Roxburgh, Shingle Creek

Scorched morning rays herald a patchwork of fruit orchards alongside farms that creep toward tussock-clad hills. Magnificent mountain ranges hold vigil over the mighty river and its offshoots, safeguarding secrets of times long since past.

Roxburgh town lies alongside the Clutha River in the beautiful Teviot Valley. Its lake was created by the Roxburgh Dam, commissioned in 1956.

Pre-European Maori hunted the now extinct, giant flightless Moa here. Settlers began farming in the late 1850s and gold miners quickly followed. They left behind historic relics and streets named after Scottish borders.

Learn the story of the miners' Lonely Graves at Millers Flat, where there is also an old bakehouse, suspension bridge, and the stone ruins of a Teviot woolshed. In Roxburgh, some beautiful mud-brick and stone buildings are still in use, and the gorge has many preserved Chinese rock shelters.

Taste exquisite summer fruits of cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines, peaches, pears, berries and apples at roadside orchard stalls, also laden with preserves, juices, and fresh vegetables.

Fish for salmon on the Clutha, and trout in the lakes. Indulge in water sports on Lake Roxburgh. Walk the Town River Walkways, Old Bullock Trail and others, or four wheel drive, mountain bike, or trek into the hills.

ettrick Ettrick lies at the southern end of the beautiful Teviot Valley, 10 minutes south of Roxburgh. Founded by Scottish settlers during the gold rush in the 1860s this small township is named after Ettrick Valley in Scotland. It is one of the first places in New Zealand where settlers grew apples. READ MORE	LAKE ROXBURGH VILLAGE Lake Roxburgh Village offers an insight into the building of one of New Zealand’s important hydro dams. It is also a stepping off point for exploring Lake Roxburgh. The lake is ideal for water sports and well stocked with both brown and rainbow trout. The Village has quality accommodation and dining. READ MORE	MILLERS FLAT Enjoy the charm of each special discovery at Millers Flat which is located at the southern end of the Teviot Valley south of Roxburgh. Visit Horseshoe Bend and walk to the only suspension bridge remaining across the Clutha River. Encounter the Lonely Graves or plan a visit to the popular Millers Flat rodeo. READ MORE

ROXBURGH Roxburgh is a stunningly beautiful fruit growing hub and recreational paradise 30 minutes south of Alexandra in the Teviot Valley. It is flanked by rocky, tussock-clad high country and nestled on the mighty Clutha River. The valley always looks spectacular whether in full spring blossom or blanketed in autumn’s golden and red hues. READ MORE