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Introduction

Alexandra is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand and is world famous for the stone fruit growing in this region. This city got its name from the princess Alexandra. This is a wonderful holiday spot where tourists come to enjoy their vacation from various parts of the world. The city has everything so designed to accelerate tourist attraction. The variation in temperature is from hot and dry summers to severe winters. Winters can be extremely cold with temperatures falling below 0 degree. For the festivals, vineyards and its own peculiarities, this city is known around the globe drawing tourists all the year round.

How to get there

The easy reach of Alexandra is another major reason that helped the development of Alexandra as a tourist spot. Alexandra has an international airport which makes it easier for tourists from all parts of the world to reach Alexandra easily and comfortably. Rail transport is well developed and operating in Alexandra. The shuttle services are opened to tourists and this makes transportation comfortable and easy in Alexandra.

What to See and Do

Alexandra has various attractions for tourists of all age groups. The Molyneux aquatic centre is opened all the year round for tourists. The indoor and outdoor pools and spa provide a safe, but enjoyable environment for tourists. The vineries of Alexandra are another attraction and the William hill Winery and the Shaky bridge wines are world famous for over 35 years of experience. The Timer tramway and museum has some of the best artifacts from the timber industry. Natural attractions are also plenty in Alexandra. The McKenzie�s flora reserve is a wonderful picnic spot and has some of the rare Australian wildflowers and orchards. The Lucky Mine lookout provides the best view of the whole of Alexandra and the surrounding countryside. The Lake Eildon national park is another attraction of Alexandra.

Outdoor activities

Altitude adventure is the most important outdoor activity of Alexandra. You can go for rail tours or can hire bikes. Swimming and other water sports are ideal outdoor activities in Alexandra which will keep your mind and body relaxed during the tour. A walk past the beautiful cottages and churches will be a good time spending method in Alexandra since the scenic beauty will attract you greatly. Sports are highly encouraged in Alexandra and this will be a blessing for those sports loving tourists who want to enjoy their days in Alexandra
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Attractions

Alexandra has a unique place in the tourist map of New Zealand owing to the unique attractions and peculiarities of this place. The museums and churches speak about the wonderful history of this city in New Zealand. The nature and eco tourism attractions of Alexandra are under the control of Otago tourism development. Central otago has many important attractions that make Alexandra famous as a tourist center in other parts of the world. The museum and art gallery of Alexandra is the pride and prestige of the people in this part of the world. At the boundary separating Alexandra from Galloway, you could see the Manornburn dam. The dam is a favorite place for tourists to go on skating.

Accommodation

Even after its development as a major tourist center in New Zealand, the accommodation options in Alexandra is highly cheap and inexpensive. A number of motels with world class facilities are available throughout Alexandra. The lodges and holiday parks offer bed and breakfast at a very cheap rate in Alexandra. There are rental apartments available for tourists and you could opt these if you are planning to stay in this beautiful city for a holiday. There are various facilities provided including serviced rooms. Some motels also offer a self-catering accommodation to visitors. Budget accommodation is also available in the campervan and campsites. The seasonal rates and group rates offer such a quality accommodation at a very cheap rate.

Shopping

Alexandra is famous as a shopping destination for people from all parts of the world. There are unique and attractive items including clothing and footwear. The stock and personal service provided in these shops attract visitors. Other important attractions in the shops include branded cloths and apparels for women, kids and sporting cloths for children. All branded and quality products are available in the retail and wholesale shops in Alexandra at relatively low prices and high quality. Alexandra is famous to the overseas world as a land where fashion hits first. Unique products of latest trend and style from world famous brands are readily available in these shops. There are shops which are part of national chain stores from where you could buy anything you require.

Restaurants

Most of the restaurants in Alexandra serve both breakfast and dinner. The winter buffets from some of the traditional cafes of Alexandra highlights the prestige of culture and heritage of the city. Most important attraction of these restaurants is the welcoming environment that brings tourists. The chefs prepare delicious meals and lunch for visitors at reasonable prices. Dining options available are plenty for tourists to choose from traditional or mixed tastes from New Zealand. Dishes from other parts of the world are also served in the hotels.

Events and Entertainment

Alexandra is a land of beautiful festivals and events. Fruit growing brings a special beauty to this land and the land celebrates the most renowned blossom festival. Pip and stone fruits are famous for this blossom festival, which uplifts the beauty of nature. Grape vines also get a special place in this festival and wine tasting is a wonderful way of spending time in Alexandra for all age groups. Every year, they welcome blossom festival with great arrangements. Another entertainment in Alexandra during the thyme festival is the activities and shows which come as a part of the longest festival in New Zealand. During this entertainment days, they encourage art, crafts, painting and musical shows. You can spend some time learning about the history of the festival and the importance of this festival in the lives of the locals of Alexandra. They celebrate harvest of wines and fruits with happiness and joy. Spring has made the landscape beautiful during the celebration and you could see many more events and shows taking part in various parts of Alexandra.