Clyde, formerly Dunstan, is a small town in Central Otago, New Zealand with a population of 1,290 in June 2024.

[3] St Dunstan's Church a now heritage building designed by the architect Francis William Petre in the early English Gothic revival style was built in Clyde in 1903.

[citation needed] The township is home to Dunstan Hospital, serving the surrounding district, including Alexandra and Cronwell.

The regional weather is particularly warm and dry during the summer months due to the rain shadow effect caused by the Southern Alps (given New Zealand's westerly winds).

This event celebrates the beginning of spring which brings the blossoming of fruit trees in the area's orchards.

Entertainment at the festival includes a parade with floats made by local businesses, fun park rides, and bands.

[citation needed] Clyde is described by Statistics New Zealand as a small urban area, and covers 2.08 km2 (0.80 sq mi).