The Ring of Clutha
The Ring of Clutha is a scenic viewpoint in Otago, South Island. The Ring of Clutha is situated nearby to the town Clyde, as well as near the locality Earnscleugh.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Clyde Dam.
Clyde Dam
Dam
Photo: Clilly4, Public domain.
The Clyde Dam, New Zealand's second-largest hydroelectric dam, is built on the Clutha River / Mata-Au near the town of Clyde. It is owned and operated by Contact Energy. Clyde Dam is situated 1¼ km northeast of The Ring of Clutha.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Clyde and Earnscleugh.
Clyde
Town
Clyde, formerly Dunstan, is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,200 in June 2025. It is located on the Clutha River, between Cromwell and Alexandra.
Earnscleugh
Locality
Earnscleugh is a small settlement and rural community, based alongside the Earnscleugh River in the Central Otago District, in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. The area has vineyards and orchards. Earnscleugh is situated 4 km southeast of The Ring of Clutha.
The Ring of Clutha
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
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Latitude
-45.18606° or 45° 11′ 10″ southLongitude
169.29494° or 169° 17′ 42″ eastOpen location code
4V6FR77V+HXOpenStreetMap ID
node 13908740202OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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Satellite Map
Discover The Ring of Clutha from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Clyde Lookout and Clyde Memorial Park.
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