Alexandra

Nestled at the head of Lake Roxburgh, the attractive town of Alexandra is best known for the annual Blossom Festival and the Merino Shears Shearing Championships, both held in September. It is the commercial centre for a prosperous fruit growing and farming area.

An area of fascinating contrasts, Alexandra presents a true continental climate where each season brings a surprising change in the landscape. A profusion of blossoms in the orchards and the colourful parade of floral floats, draws the festival crowd in spring. Summer brings more holidaymakers, to soak up the high temperature days and the wildflowers and thyme on the tussock hills. Autumn transforms the poplars and willows into a blaze of amber and gold and in winter, cool days bring clear blue skies.

Activities focus mainly on outdoor adventure and are heaven for mountain bike, horse trek and four wheel drive enthusiasts, with the Dunstan Trail providing the ultimate challenge. The old gold trails of the Old Man, Raggedy and Knobby Ranges provide thrilling rides and in winter, local lakes become ice skating rinks.