New Zealand's most famous cycle trail and The Original Great Ride offers some of the best cycling in New Zealand. Experience Central Otago's big open skies with incredible scenery and steeped in our local history. Come and enjoy the friendly local Southern Country Hospitality, with great food and local beverages on offer along the way!

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Explore Our Trail

The Trail makes a connection between a number of small communities rich with stories and heritage.

Read the Stories - Visit our Rail Tales Website

Download our Trail Brochure - A Guide to Our Trail

Become a Rail Trail Partner - Advertise on our Website

Support our Trail - Purchase a Passport - And Start Your Journey

Winter Hours for Accommodation and other Services

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CLYDE ALEXANDRA CHATTO CREEK OMAKAU OPHIR NASEBY LAUDER WEDDERBURN OTUREHUA RANFURLY WAIPIATA KOKONGA HYDE MIDDLEMARCH CENTRAL OTAGO DUNEDIN MACRAES FLAT QUEENSTOWN ROXBURGH CENTRAL OTAGO CLYDE ALEXANDRA CHATTO CREEK OMAKAU LAUDER WEDDERBURN OTUREHUA RANFURLY WAIPIATA KOKONGA HYDE MIDDLEMARCH

Ride the Trail

The Trail itself is free. You can plan and travel independently or select a Tour Planner to arrange an experience that's right for you.

Independently & Unassisted

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