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Experience one of New Zealand's most spectacular cycle trails by both boat and bike. Your adventure begins aboard the Lake Dunstan Explorer, cruising from Clyde to Cromwell beneath the mighty Clyde Dam and across the sparkling waters of Lake Dunstan. Along the way, your skipper will bring the region to life with stories of gold miners, pioneers, engineers, and the creation of the lake itself. Arriving at the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, you'll have time to explore the beautifully restored stone buildings and historic laneways before setting off on your ride. From Cromwell, the trail winds through the heart of Bannockburn wine country, where vineyard-covered hillsides, cellar doors, and sweeping lake views create the perfect introduction to the day. Take your time to enjoy a tasting, stop for lunch, or simply soak up the scenery. The adventure then builds as you enter the dramatic Cromwell Gorge. Cross suspension bridges, navigate the famous cantilevered boardwalks, and ride beneath towering schist cliffs on a trail unlike any other in New Zealand. This remarkable landscape has been shaped by gold, water, and human ingenuity. When the Clyde Dam was completed in 1990, much of old Cromwell disappeared beneath the waters of Lake Dunstan. Today, the Heritage Precinct remains as a lasting reminder of the region's pioneering past. Combining a scenic lake cruise, world-class trail engineering, spectacular scenery, and Central Otago wine country, this is an unforgettable day on the trails.
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Cruise aboard the Lake Dunstan Explorer from Clyde to Cromwell, experiencing the lake from a completely different perspective while hearing stories of the region’s gold mining, pioneering, and engineering past.
Explore the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, where beautifully restored stone buildings and historic laneways tell the story of old Cromwell before the creation of Lake Dunstan.
Ride through the heart of Bannockburn wine country, passing vineyard-covered hillsides, cellar doors, olive groves, and landscapes shaped by generations of gold miners and winemakers.
Experience world-class trail engineering, including the iconic Hugo Suspension Bridge and the famous cantilevered boardwalks suspended above the turquoise waters of Lake Dunstan.
Pass beneath the mighty Clyde Dam, one of New Zealand’s largest hydroelectric engineering projects and the landmark that transformed the landscape forever.
Finish in the historic township of Clyde, where a local Pinot Noir, craft beer, coffee, or well-earned ice cream awaits amongst the town’s charming stone buildings and relaxed Central Otago atmosphere.
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.
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.
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