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The Roxburgh Gorge Walk to Doctors Point

Location

Graveyard Gully Alexandra

Description

Confined within a narrow rocky gorge with limited road access, Lake Roxburgh is a forgotten lake. Few are aware of the substantial historical legacy that has survived the hydro inundation. The gorge contains the largest number and best preserved examples of Chinese rock shelters in Otago. Doctors Point is an outstanding and intact example of alluvial gold mining. The walkway along the edge of Lake Roxburgh is managed by DOC and provides a return trip via the same easy track. An alternative round trip can be made from Doctors Point via Shanty Creek and the old Knobby Range road from Roxburgh to Alexandra. No special equipment is needed beyond sensible footwear, a day pack with food and drink and a wind breaker or parka. The walk is unsuitable for young children and the not-so-able beyond Butchers Point/Leaky Lodge. Please respect all historic features. Leave only footprints, take only photographs!

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Level

Medium

Amenities

• Historical

Source

www.nzsouth.co.nz

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