Otago Central Rail Trail: Boutique / Luxury Tour
New Zealand
5 days (Bike: 4 days)
155 km (~39km per day)
Cycle paths/trails, Off-road
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
New Zealand’s Original Great Ride.
Follow the route of the former Otago Central branch railway line from Clyde to Middlemarch through heartland Central Otago. With no steep hills, most people complete their ride over 4- 5 days.
New Zealands’s first Rail Trail and Original Great Ride opened in 2000, the 152km long trail follows the former route of the Otago Central Railway. The former railway line was ideal for New Zealand’s first off-road cycle-way.
In 1993 the Department of Conservation (DOC) bought the corridor for a recreational reserve. The Otago Central Rail Trail Trust was formed in 1994 to partner the Department, helping raise funds to initially open the Trail. This included the removal of ballast, decking the bridges, improving the culverts and adding handrails. The Rail Trail officially opened fully in 2000 and the teamwork between the Trust and DOC has continued. DOC undertakes the maintenance, while the Trust upgrades the Trail facilities, such as toilets, information boards and shelters, as well as the funding of trail resurfacing. The success of this innovative project inspired the government in 2010 to set up the New Zealand Cycle Trails, and support the development of similar trails around the country.
Tour Information
From
Clyde
To
Dunedin
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Single Supplement
Subject to availability
Inclusions
Door to door collection from Queenstown
Bike hire on Trek Roscoe 7 bikes with 27+wheels and tyres
Helmet, gender specific saddle, dual density gel seat cover, wireless cycle computer, 2 x drop down panniers, water bottle holder
Daily luggage transfers with a generous 15kg per bag allowance
Boutique / Luxury accommodation in King size beds with daily breakfast
Shuttle to Dunedin or return to Queenstown via Clyde by shuttle
Options
A step through bikes with a more upright riding style.
Upgrade to the latest Merida or Scott Electric bike for an extra $50 per day
Additional
Tour can be tailor-made to suit your group. Additional days and activities are easily added. The itinerary can be reversed if you would like to start from Dunedin
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