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NEW ZEALAND > OTAGO RAIL TRAIL
5 DAYS 5 DAY CYCLE TRAIL 4 NIGHTS HOTEL/MOTEL
4 BREAKFASTS & DINNERS
IMAGE: Cycling along the Otago Rail Trail | Andrew Bain
4 DAYS
3 NIGHTS HOTEL
4 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE TRAIL
4 BREAKFASTS
IMAGE: Self guided cyclists on the Otago Rail Trail
queenstown otago rail trail
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combine two nz icons, queenstown and the otago central rail trail, in one remarkable cycle trip
otago rail trail self guided
highlights
• Explore the stunning Queenstown & Arrow River cycle trails
• Cycle all 150km of the iconic Otago Central Rail Trail
• Admire the craftsmanship of hand-built viaducts and tunnels
• Take a breathtaking journey on the famous Taieri Gorge Railway
• Enjoy a delicious lunch and local wine at a Central Otago winery
• Cycle along the Pacific coast on quiet backroads
• Try your hand at curling in Naseby (optional)
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Queenstown, cycle the Queenstown trails, drive to Clyde
2 | Join Otago Central Rail Trail, cycle to Lauder 3 | Cycle through historic tunnels and viaducts to Ranfurly
4 | Cycle to Middlemarch, Taieri Gorge Train to Dunedin 5 | Cycle Kakanui coast to Oamaru, drive back to Christchurch where trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights hotel/ motel on a twin share basis GUIDES: Professional guide(s) TRANSPORT: Private transport and support vehicle PLUS: Taieri Gorge Train ride from
WHEN TO GO
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highlights
• Self guided cycling along the Otago Central Rail Trail
• Freedom & flexibility of a self guided itinerary
• Admire the hand-built viaducts and tunnels along the trail
• Taieri Gorge Railway journey to Dunedin
• Enjoy the hospitality & history of the old gold mining towns
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Transfer Queenstown to Clyde; bike fitting. Cycle to Ophir (39 or 47km) 2 | Cycle Poolburn Viaduct, continue
to Oturehua (31km) 3 | Reach trail's highest point, cycle towards Kokonga
4 | Cycle via Hyde to Middlemarch (43km), Taieri Gorge train to Dunedin (or bus to Queenstown) trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 4 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 3 nights hotel: ensuite/private bathroom twin share basis EQUIPMENT: Cycle equipment; includes bicycle (e-bike upgrade available at extra cost), helmet, repair kit, panniers, odometer & trail documentation TRANSPORT: Queenstown
WHEN TO GO
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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Middlemarch to Dunedin • Otago Central Rail Trail passport • Access fees paid to the Department of Conservation
to Clyde, Middlemarch to Pukerangi or Middlemarch to Clyde/Queenstown instead of train • Taieri Gorge Train, Pukerangi to Dunedin • Luggage trans. (1 bag pp – limit 15kgs/bag) PLUS: Otago Central Rail Trail passport • Guided Tour Naseby & Curling • Department of Conservation Access fees
Queenstown
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Ranfurly Clyde
Queenstown Clyde
Taieri Train
Oamaru Dunedin
Taieri Train
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Christchurch
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Middlemarch Dunedin
a self guided ride along new zealand's most iconic cycle trail
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