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Travel from Dunedin to Queenstown in a way few visitors ever experience. Your adventure begins aboard the iconic Taieri Gorge Railway, one of New Zealand's most spectacular rail journeys. Wind through dramatic river gorges, cross towering viaducts, and journey deep into the remote landscapes of inland Otago before arriving at Pukerangi. From here, the Central Cycle Trail Co. team will transfer you into the heart of Central Otago, where you'll join a carefully curated section of New Zealand's original Great Ride. Enjoy lunch at the historic Hayes Engineering Works in Oturehua before riding through the spectacular Poolburn Gorge. Follow the route of the old railway through hand-carved tunnels, across iconic viaducts, and through the wide-open landscapes that have made the Otago Central Rail Trail famous around the world. The adventure concludes at the legendary Chatto Creek Tavern, where you can relax with a meal, local Pinot Noir, or a well-earned pint before your comfortable transfer to Queenstown. Combining rail heritage, cycling adventure, stunning scenery, and genuine Central Otago hospitality, this is an unforgettable way to experience the region in a single day.
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Travel aboard the iconic Taieri Gorge Railway, one of New Zealand's most spectacular rail journeys, crossing dramatic gorges and historic viaducts.
Enjoy lunch at the historic Hayes Engineering Works, where rural Kiwi ingenuity helped shape life in Central Otago.
Ride through the breathtaking Poolburn Gorge, famous for its hand-carved tunnels, iconic railway viaducts, and rugged schist landscapes.
Soak up the vast open spaces, golden tussock country, and big skies that define the heart of Central Otago.
Finish at the legendary Chatto Creek Tavern, a true Central Otago institution and the perfect place to celebrate an epic day of rail and trail adventure.
Relax and enjoy a seamless transfer to Queenstown, taking in the changing landscapes from Central Otago to the Southern Lakes.
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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