Bike the Otago Central Rail Trail. Step back in time to New Zealand’s rural past and join us on this cycle delight. The route follows the old Maniototo rail line from Clyde in central Otago to Middlemarch. Our Otago Rail Trail Classic cycling tour includes one of the worlds great train trips as we travel on the spectacular Taieri Gorge railway into Dunedin. 

FREE BIKE RENTAL for bookings on our 27th December departure. SAVE $150 per person!

Start with us from Christchurch or Clyde and finish either back in Christchurch or Dunedin.

The Otago Rail Trail Classic trip is not just about the cycling but rather exploring the many small towns and abandoned gold diggings and meeting local inhabitants. Along the way we will even try our hand at the ancient art of curling (bowls on ice).

Prices

2010/2011 Prices    
NZ$1,250
AU$995
    
Single Supplement (extra)     
NZ$310
AU$247

“Adventure South is a top notch organization with terrific people. The scenery on the rail trail was magnificent and the bikes were great quality.” Patty McCrary, USA, ORT Nov 2008. 

• 5 days of fully supported cycle riding
• start from Christchurch or Clyde (Queenstown option available, NZ$25pp)
• no luggage to carry or accommodation worries
• supply your own bike or rent from our quality fleet of hybrid bicycles with suspension and front bags (Cycle hire - NZ$ $130.00/AU$105.00)
• twin share accommodation in small hotels and lodges with single supplements available
• 3 days of cycling on the 150 kms of Rail Trail
• relax and enjoy the 2 hour not to be missed train ride through the lower Taieri Gorge with its spectacular viaducts, bridges and tunnels
• enjoy cycling the MacKenzie Canal enroute to Clyde
• enjoy lunches en route in small local cafes and historic hotels
• enjoy our final celebratory dinner and awards in Dunedin – the Scotland of the south
• explore Oamaru and its spectacular coastline by cycle en route back to Christchurch
• Accommodation Upgrade - a limited number of fully ensuited rooms are available at an extra cost. Depending on availability the price will range from NZ $130 to $200 per room. 

Specials: Many special tour options are available which we can tailor make to your requirements. These can include additional time spent exploring, alternative overnight locations in historic hotels and farmstays or just different dates or finishing points.