ClydeThings to do

Things to do in Clyde

  1. Post Office Café & Bar

    Clyde’s stately old 1899 post office houses a popular restaurant famous for its garden tables and gourmet versions of substantial favourites such as barbecue steak sandwiches or hotpot. The neighbouring old postmaster’s house has lovely rooms (doubles from $95) with antique furnishings such as travelling trunks and bureaus.

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  2. Bank Café

    Owned by a group of passionate local foodies, everything is made fresh every day at the Bank Café. That includes superlative cakes and slices, and made-to-order ciabatta sandwiches ($8) that are perfect for lunch on the rail trail.

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  3. Central Gourmet Galleria

    Visit Central Gourmet Galleria for a stellar collection of award-winning local wines, many of which you won’t find anywhere else.

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  4. Clyde Historical Museum

    Clyde Historical Museum has random Maori and Victorian exhibits and information about the Clyde Dam.

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  5. Trail Journeys

    Trail Journeys rents bikes (from $35 per day) and kayaks (from $40) and offers cycling tours.

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  6. Grape Escape

    To explore the area’s boutique vineyards in a restored retro school bus, contact the Grape Escape.

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