Alexandra is located in the southern region of New Zealand. Small in terms of both population and surface area, this city has more elderly residents than any city in the country.
The city’s economic liveliness s due to viticulture. The grapes grown here are mainly used for wine-making. There are many local wine brands and boutique wine manufacturers. The locals like beer as much as they like wine, and have local beer-making factories too.
Since 1957, the Flower Festival that takes place in spring is known by its followers. Another reason to visit this city is the summer-long sunny and hot days, thus being known as a summer resort city. As for the winter months, the temperatures are usually measured below 0.
Central Stories Museum and The Art Gallery are listed in places you must see. The Orchid Garden is also an interesting place to visit. Especially finding your way through the labyrinths made of shrubs is quite fun.
Otaga Central Trail Rail attracts the most tourists in the city. Reaching a length of 150 km, trekking, biking and horse riding are of popular activities done along the rail. Every year, more than 10,000 people travel to the trails either alone or with a tour to complete the parkour. Of course, you are not obliged to finish the entire trail. However, even completing a part of this trail witnessing scenery surrounded by nature and taking in the beauty of it can be enough.
Offering different fresh seafood you can’t always find, Alexandra offers its visitors more than one initially anticipated.
