Trail Journeys

Trail Journeys has packaged up an Executive Package which includes transport from Queenstown or Dunedin prior to your tour start and transfer on the Taieri Gorge Excursion Train to Dunedin or return back to Clyde after your tour finishes. Add to this a guided tour of the quaint gold mining town of Naseby and a voucher for the Naseby International Curling Rink.

It has been said that an Otago Central Railtrail cycle tour is going from one experience to another, using a cycle as a means of getting there. In other words, "It is not only about the bike". Add the guided tour of Naseby and vouchers for the curling, all your transport requirements and this has to be one of the best value tours available on the trail.

Take a trip back in time and indulge as you cycle in safety on the Otago Central Rail Rail. This adventure is an unforgettable Southern New Zealand experience through the heart of Central Otago passing historic sites and quaint old towns. The spectacular structures along the way have you wondering how they were created.

After an invigorating day riding on the Otago Central Rail Trail, enjoy real Southern hospitality and the taste of wholesome food and award winning Central Otago wines. Time to relax at night where you may end up sharing a beer and a yarn with a local “Cockie” (or farmer). Many of the locations have restored country hotels and provide a truly local experience.

Trail Journeys has a variety of independent cycle tours on the Otago Central Railtrail and this tour is one of the original popular options. To cycle the trail over 4 days gives you plenty of opportunities to explore the Central Otago area.

From the start of the existance of the railtrail this package has stood out as the flagship of Trail Journeys products. It gives you plenty of opportunity to explore the best of what Central Otago can offer. Days of between 30km and 45km takes the pressure off and allows you to relax and make the most of the relaxed atmosphere.

If you want to meet and mix with the local characters, the evening are a great time to do this. As you dine in the quaint hotels and resturants along the trail, many opportunities to talk to the farmers and present themselves.

This wonderful 1 day cycle trip will blow you away with it's magnificent scenery in the spectacular Roxburgh Gorge.

This trail is not without it's challenges but believe us every bit of effort is paid back in double by the awe inspiring scenery and amazing schist rock formations that you will encounter.

We recommend that on your cycle from Clyde to Alexandra you use the Centennial River Track which follows the mighty Clutha River through the shaded, willow tree lined cycle/walking trail. A highlight for many of our Rail Trail customers, this trail is certainly worth the extra 8 km's of biking to get to Alexandra. There are many cafes at Alexandra for a quick coffee before heading into the Roxburgh Gorge..

Once you are in the Gorge you will realise how fortunate you are and you had better watch the trail for fear of ending up in the river while admiring the wonderful scenery. You will pass the relics of the Gold Miners who flocked to the area to make their fotunes (not many did). Arrive in time to catch the Jet Boat from Doctors Point through to Shingle Creek and sit back and enjoy the expert commentary . 45 minutes later you are at Shingle Creek jetty and disembark to carry on your journey to Roxburgh Hydro where you will be met by one of Trail Journeys vans. Alternatively you could arrange before you leave to carry on to Roxburgh township for an extra 7km cycling and we can pick you up from there.