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The new Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail is now open and we are still so excited about it. Be a pioneer and discover this new adventure with us at Central Cycle Trail Co. A Cycle Trail of extreme contrasts from man-made engineering marvels and incredible views to world beating vineyards and great food - this is Central Otago at its very best. |
On your journey to the Clyde Historic Precinct you will find yourself winding through previously uncharted landscapes along the banks of Lake Dunstan. The lake was created by the Clyde Dam which captured the Kawarau and the mighty Clutha Rivers. The journey takes us through the deep Maori and pioneering history of the region and into the now world famous Central Otago wine growing areas of Bannockburn, Cromwell and Pisa. |
Discover Clyde from our depot in the heart of Clyde's Historic Precinct and get an up close view of the Clyde Dam
Marvel at the reinforced banks and drainage tunnels dotted along the length of the gorge
The man-made engineering feats continue as you navigate the 'clip-on' bridges that cling to rock bluffs
Take in the view across the lake of Old Cromwell and the 'Junction' from Cornish Point
Drop in for a world famous wine and delicous food at Carrick Winery
Pass by more vineyards and olive groves and stop for a swim in the pinic area at the Bannockburn inlet
Cross the Bannockburn Bridge to head towards Cromwell and the Hisitoric Precint
Explore the Cromwell Historic Precint, boutiques and a great coffee at Armando's Café
Hug Lake Dustan's edge through more of Central Otago's vineyards to Pisa Moorings
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Hop in one of our passenger services to the Lake Dunstan Trail to get to where you need to be.
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 Dave has designed bikes that are perfectly suited to take on everything the trails will throw at you. Dave's extensive cycling know-how is the secret to building bikes that can adapt to every rider’s needs. Check out our bikes below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
