Geography:

This area is bounded by the Old Man and Old Woman range and the Crawford Hills. The Alexandra township is situated at the confluence of the Clutha and the Manuherikia Rivers. The main economic base is orchard and surrounding agriculture industry although some boutique wineries and cafés are developing. Clyde is noted for its fine dining, The local hospital is situated there and Clyde also has a primary school. Alexandra has 3 primary schools, a secondary with boarding hostel, with Alexandra generally seen as the service centre for Government agencies. The region is known for its gold mining early days.

Early Childhood Education Services:

• Dunstan Educare Centre
• Toy Library
• Alexandra Kindergarten
• Playgroups at the Kindergartens
• Terrace Kindergarten
• Alexandra Childcare Centre
• Clyde Playcentre
• Alexandra Parents Centre Playgroups, Music and Movement
• Kidstart Family Daycare
• Early Childhood Correspondence

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