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The New & Epic Kawerau Gorge Trail

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Kawerau Gorge Trail

42km | Grade 2-3 | 1 Day

A NEW Central Otago adventure through the heart of the Kawarau Gorge

TThis is one of the most exciting new rides in New Zealand.

The Kawarau Gorge Trail connects Cromwell to Gibbston Valley on a spectacular 42km journey alongside the Kawarau River. Starting in Central Otago wine country, the trail winds through Bannockburn before entering a dramatic and remote gorge, a place few have experienced until now.

This is a ride that blends raw landscape, engineering, history and scale into one unforgettable day.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Ride deep into the Kawarau Gorge, following the river through rugged rock formations and towering canyon walls

•⁠  ⁠Cross spectacular suspension and clip-on bridges, built into the rock face high above the river
•⁠  ⁠Begin in Bannockburn wine country, riding past vineyards, cellar doors and historic gold mining landscapes
•⁠  ⁠Stop at Panners Bar & Kitchen, a unique café set within the historic Goldfields Mining Centre
•⁠  ⁠Experience the power of the Kawarau River, including the dramatic Nevis Rapids
•⁠  ⁠Finish in Gibbston Valley, with the option to unwind at The Church Cellar Door

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    Ride deep into the Kawarau Gorge, following the river through rugged rock formations and towering canyon walls

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    Cross spectacular suspension and clip-on bridges, built into the rock face high above the river

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    Begin in Bannockburn wine country, riding past vineyards, cellar doors and historic gold mining landscapes

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    Stop at Panners Bar & Kitchen, a unique café set within the historic Goldfields Mining Centre

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    Experience the power of the Kawarau River, including the dramatic Nevis Rapids.

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    Finish in Gibbston Valley, with the option to unwind at The Church Cellar Door

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COMFORTABLE, RELIABLE & AWESOME

Our Bikes are Built for this Terrain

This landscape is a unique one and it requires bikes that can adapt to its geography. This is where we come in. Our specialist New Zealand cycling pro has designed bikes that are perfectly suited to take on everything the trails will throw at you. Our extensive cycling know-how is the secret to building bikes that can adapt to every rider’s needs. Check out our bikes below. 

 
WHY CHOOSE US?

Don't settle for second best

Central Cycle Trail Co., a name well-known around these parts for providing exceptional and hassle-free service. Don’t settle for second best. Your ride along the trail deserves to be one to remember. We’ll get you sorted.

  • Award winning service for over 20 years

    We have been delivering great Cycle Trail experiences and memories for more that 20 years. We've been awarded Qual Mark Gold and are Trip Advisor People Choice 5 star rated.

  • ALLOW US TO CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

    We can organise your Cycle Trail adventure hassle free and fee free. We've partner with the regions finest hospitality and accomodation providers that we know and trust to deliver you the best service.

  • ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES

    Our world class e-cycles and cycles are customised to you so you can enjoy the most comfortable ride. Our mobile app will keep you up to date and fully informed before, during and after your adventure.

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HAPPY CUSTOMERS

We used Central Cycle Trail Co. for a six day trip along the entire trial. They were extremely easy to deal with in planning the trip and were able to book at no extra cost accommodation in each of the towns in which we wanted to stay and even booked restaurants for us. Their custom-designed bikes perfectly suited the Trail. We have done a lot of rail Trail riding, though these were the most comfortable bikes we have used.

Geoff S, March 2020

The best bikes my partner and I have ever ridden, including our own. I would have bought my bike from them but I live in Australia! SO comfortable. Central Cycle Trail Co. organised the accommodation and transferred our luggage each night. It all worked perfectly and I would unreservedly recommend this company. It could not have been a better experience.

Robbie Sing, March 2020

We completed the Otago Rail Trail with a group of ten. I couldn’t fault a single thing. The scenery was stunning. The weather was kind to us. The bikes were brilliant. The accommodation served our needs perfectly. The people we met were lovely and accommodating. The transfers to and from the trail and the daily bag transfers ran like clockwork. Nothing was too much trouble for Central Cycle Trail Co. - they clearly wanted us to love it as much as they do! And we did. Even our kids aged 10 to 15 rated it a 10/10 holiday!! Highly recommend.

Anna B, October 2020

Totally amazing experience. Picked up by Dave from Queenstown Airport and driven to Clyde to get our bikes and have briefing. Very well done. Off to our accommodation and dinner all arranged by Central Cycle Trail Co. Great start to trip and carried on right through our journey. Cant fault their enthusiasm, organisation, gear and the effort shown in the accommodation, meals etc that they organized for us. Top job and would recommend to anyone looking to do the Trail.

Mary B, March 2020

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