A NEW and totally unique adventure back to the yesteryears of NZ Rail HistoryExperience a wild and wonderful ride along the remote Daisybank to Middlemarch section, rich with tunnels, river flats, and golden high country. Then add a return journey to Dunedin by rail or road for the perfect full-day adventure. For a completely unique experience why not get on board the famous Taieri Gorge Train Tour from Dunedin to Pukerangi. Get the best view of white water rapids, travel over towering viaducts and through historic tunnels on the way to your cycle trail adventure. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Riding through the Taieri River Gorge, passing through historic tunnels, catching glimpses of rural life in Otago's heartland, and exploring the tranquil landscapes of the Maniototo.
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Ride one of the most remote and dramatic sections of the Otago Central Rail Trail, from Daisybank to Middlemarch, a true hidden gem.
Enjoy a peaceful picnic in the most peaceful part of the Otago Rail Trail in Daisy Bank.
Ride the iconic Taieri Gorge Railway, one of the NZ's great train journeys, weaving through narrow canyons, over historic viaducts, and the rugged Otago backcountry. It's a spectacular way to start your adventure or a spectacular way to finish.
Traverse the striking Maniototo landscape, where golden tussock plains, deep river gorges, and rolling hills create an unforgettable backdrop.
Pass through hand-dug rail tunnels and over viaduct bridges, echoing the engineering feats of New Zealand’s early railway pioneers.
Enjoy a peaceful, crowd-free ride, far from the usual trail traffic — perfect for adventurers looking for something a little more off the beaten path.
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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