Clyde is in Central Otago at the eastern end of Lake Dunstan, around 20 km west of Alexandra and 20 km east of Cromwell on State Highway 8, below the Clyde Dam.

What is Clyde known for?

Clyde is known for its intact 1860s goldfields main street in schist stone, the Clyde Dam, and as the finish point of the Otago Central Rail Trail and the start of the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail.

What is the Clyde main street like?

Clyde's main street is one of Central Otago's best-preserved goldfields streetscapes, with schist stone buildings from the 1860s housing cafes, galleries and accommodation under plane trees.

Is Clyde the end of the Rail Trail?

Yes. The Otago Central Rail Trail finishes in Clyde after 150 km from Middlemarch through the Maniototo, making the town the traditional celebration point for cyclists completing the four-day journey.

How do I get from Alexandra to Clyde?

By car, around 15 to 20 minutes west via State Highway 8. By bike on the trail or the road. Regular local buses also connect the two towns.

Which schools are in zone for Clyde?

Children living in Clyde are in zone for Clyde School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.

How do I check my school zone in Clyde?

Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Clyde, Otago | Postcode, Population & Property Values

Est. Median Value: $862K
Median Weekly Rent: $400/wk
Safety Score: 94/100
Green Space: 10%
Current Weather: 1.1°C
Median Age: 58 yrs

Living in Clyde

Clyde is the town at the eastern end of the Cromwell Gorge, the one with the dam and the schist main street and the population of around 1,500 people who have collectively decided that being 20 minutes from Alexandra is not only acceptable but preferable. The Clyde Dam wall rises directly above the town, a concrete presence that powered the argument that flooded the gorge and that now provides a useful landmark for orientation and a tour of New Zealand's most contentious infrastructure decision.

The main street is the reason Clyde earns its place on every Central Otago itinerary: schist buildings from the 1860s goldfields arranged along a tree-lined main road with a quality of architectural consistency that most gold rush towns failed to maintain, and that Clyde maintains with the quiet pride of a place that knows it got the heritage right. The Clyde Hotel anchors one end; the stone courthouse anchors the civic memory.

The Otago Central Rail Trail ends here, which means Clyde receives a large and happy population of cyclists who have ridden from Middlemarch over four days and are experiencing the specific joy of completing a trip while still in view of a cold beer. The Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail begins here in the other direction toward Cromwell.

Clyde Primary School handles the local years; the secondary run goes to Alexandra.

Is Clyde a good place to live?

Clyde is home to roughly 1,167 people across 49.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Clyde scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 10% green space.

Schools: Clyde has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $862K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.

Lifestyle: Clyde has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Clyde is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

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Livability Breakdown

Safety94
Amenities74
Schools70
Housing Affordability44
Green space33
Community78
Transport19

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $862K
Median Weekly Rent: $400/wk
Median HH Income: $80K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +0.5%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clyde?: Clyde is in Central Otago at the eastern end of Lake Dunstan, around 20 km west of Alexandra and 20 km east of Cromwell on State Highway 8, below the Clyde Dam.
What is Clyde known for?: Clyde is known for its intact 1860s goldfields main street in schist stone, the Clyde Dam, and as the finish point of the Otago Central Rail Trail and the start of the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail.
What is the Clyde main street like?: Clyde's main street is one of Central Otago's best-preserved goldfields streetscapes, with schist stone buildings from the 1860s housing cafes, galleries and accommodation under plane trees.
Is Clyde the end of the Rail Trail?: Yes. The Otago Central Rail Trail finishes in Clyde after 150 km from Middlemarch through the Maniototo, making the town the traditional celebration point for cyclists completing the four-day journey.
How do I get from Alexandra to Clyde?: By car, around 15 to 20 minutes west via State Highway 8. By bike on the trail or the road. Regular local buses also connect the two towns.
Which schools are in zone for Clyde?: Children living in Clyde are in zone for Clyde School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
How do I check my school zone in Clyde?: Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Clyde Weather

Current conditions: 1.1°C, scattered clouds

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	21.63	10.35	2.16	12.03
☀️ Feb	20.51	9.58	2.02	11.63
🍂 Mar	16.56	6.85	3.35	9.6
🍂 Apr	13.97	5.23	2.11	7.95
🍂 May	9.07	2.18	2.36	6.16
❄️ Jun	5.49	0.54	1.47	5.78
❄️ Jul	5.63	-0.44	2.2	5.69
❄️ Aug	7.85	-0.46	1.72	7.68
🌸 Sep	11.29	1.83	5.26	8.48
🌸 Oct	13.88	3.54	3.93	10.16
🌸 Nov	16.36	5.93	1.71	11.56
☀️ Dec	20.18	9.5	2.71	12.04

Est. Median Value: $862K
Median Weekly Rent: $400/wk
Safety Score: 94/100
Green Space: 10%
Current Weather: 1.1°C
Median Age: 58 yrs

Living in Clyde

Clyde Primary School handles the local years; the secondary run goes to Alexandra.

Is Clyde a good place to live?

Clyde is home to roughly 1,167 people across 49.4 km². On Suburb's overall livability scale, Clyde scores 63 out of 100, with a safety score of 94/100 and 10% green space.

Schools: Clyde has 1 school in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.

Housing: The estimated median value is around $862K, and weekly rent typically sits around $400.

Lifestyle: Clyde has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 1.1°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.

Whether Clyde is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.

Map

Livability Breakdown

Safety94
Amenities74
Schools70
Housing Affordability44
Green space33
Community78
Transport19

Property & Economics

Est. Median Value: $862K
Median Weekly Rent: $400/wk
Median HH Income: $80K/yr
Pop. Growth (5yr): +0.5%
Data Year: 2023

Key Financial Indicators (NZD)

† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.

Nearby Suburbs

Browse all suburbs in Central Otago District →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clyde?: Clyde is in Central Otago at the eastern end of Lake Dunstan, around 20 km west of Alexandra and 20 km east of Cromwell on State Highway 8, below the Clyde Dam.
What is Clyde known for?: Clyde is known for its intact 1860s goldfields main street in schist stone, the Clyde Dam, and as the finish point of the Otago Central Rail Trail and the start of the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail.
What is the Clyde main street like?: Clyde's main street is one of Central Otago's best-preserved goldfields streetscapes, with schist stone buildings from the 1860s housing cafes, galleries and accommodation under plane trees.
Is Clyde the end of the Rail Trail?: Yes. The Otago Central Rail Trail finishes in Clyde after 150 km from Middlemarch through the Maniototo, making the town the traditional celebration point for cyclists completing the four-day journey.
How do I get from Alexandra to Clyde?: By car, around 15 to 20 minutes west via State Highway 8. By bike on the trail or the road. Regular local buses also connect the two towns.
Which schools are in zone for Clyde?: Children living in Clyde are in zone for Clyde School. Living in a school's home zone gives a guaranteed right to enrol.
How do I check my school zone in Clyde?: Use the School Zone Checker on this page. Enter your address to check your school zone and see which schools you have a guaranteed right to enrol at.

Clyde Weather

Current conditions: 1.1°C, scattered clouds

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)	Rainfall (mm/day)	Sunshine (hrs/day)
☀️ Jan	21.63	10.35	2.16	12.03
☀️ Feb	20.51	9.58	2.02	11.63
🍂 Mar	16.56	6.85	3.35	9.6
🍂 Apr	13.97	5.23	2.11	7.95
🍂 May	9.07	2.18	2.36	6.16
❄️ Jun	5.49	0.54	1.47	5.78
❄️ Jul	5.63	-0.44	2.2	5.69
❄️ Aug	7.85	-0.46	1.72	7.68
🌸 Sep	11.29	1.83	5.26	8.48
🌸 Oct	13.88	3.54	3.93	10.16
🌸 Nov	16.36	5.93	1.71	11.56
☀️ Dec	20.18	9.5	2.71	12.04

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🎯Things to do(4)

Otago Central Rail Trail - Clyde Trailhead

Dunstan Arm Rowing Club

Herb Factory Museum

Clyde Bowling Club

🌳Parks & green spaces

🏥Healthcare(1)

Dunstan Hospital

Eat & Drink in Clyde

🍽️Places to eat & drink(20)

Post Office Cafe

Dunstan House

The Old Clyde Bank

Oliver's

The Merchant Of Clyde

Paulina’s

The Victoria Store Brewery

Three Peaks Coffee

Recharge Cafe

Victoria Store Brewery

Sunset Point Sports Bar & Bistro

Duo Cafe Clyde

The Old Clyde Bank

Mr & Mrs Potato

Paulina's Bar

Nom Nom

Merchant of Clyde Cafe, Deli and Bakery

Monte Christo Gardens

Dunstan Hotel

Post Office Cafe And Bar

Tradies & Services in Clyde

🔧Tradies & services(1)

Clyde Playcentre

Shops in Clyde

🛍️Shops(7)

Folklore

Four Square

Four Square Clyde

Lily & Esther

Margaret Wray Bridal & Tailoring

Pure Juice Juicery

Story Untold

Beauty & Fitness in Clyde

💅Beauty & fitness(4)

Clyde Bowling Club

Dunstan Arm Rowing Club

Just Breathe NZ

MoleMap

Stay in Clyde

🛏️Places to stay(5)

Burton Creek Recreation Reserve (Freedom camping)

Clyde Central

Olivers Central Otago Lodge & Stables

Dunstan House and Cafe

Clyde Holiday Park

Clyde Weather

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Living in Clyde

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