Otago Central Rail Trail

Yum! Most of these venues are partners of the Otago Central Rail Trail. They are located along the trail so you when you get off your bike there’s something delicious to look forward too. TIP - Plan your meals and check whether you need to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Always popular is the annual New Release Tasting by Alexandra Basin Wine Growers at Olivers Central Otago. On this Sunday, 25th October from 1pm - 4pm at Olivers Central Otago. Tickets (link below) and enquiries via Alexandra Basin Wines. 📸 Credit: Clare Toia-Bailey

We are pretty excited to hear we are getting wonderful support by locals - some saying that rail trailers are having their best holidays ever! Keep the good news coming..visit the official website to assist plan your trip... https://www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz/ #OtagoCentralRailTrail #nzoriginalgreatride 📸 Clare Toia-Bailey

A must do stop on along the trail and never a better time to do it and capitalise on the delicious treats on offer as eateries along the trail participate in the Eat.Taste.Central campaign. #OtagoCentralRailTrail #nzoriginalgreatride

Pushed for time? A popular stretch of the Otago Central Rail Trail is between Kokonga & Hyde (14.5km). You can cycle or walk the past the old gangers sheds, through the spectacular gorge, Prices Creek tunnel & viaduct, relax and picnic near Taieri river as well as checking out the restored Hyde Railway Station. Planning tools here: https://www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz/plan/ Image: Cyclists in the gorge between Daisybank & Hyde Credit: Clare Toia-Bailey

Great to see some of the Operators that support the Otago Central Rail Trail being featured as part of the Eat Taste Central campaign... We can vouch for their scrumptious food options but you're best to try yourself...

Great article in Dunedin NZ Insiders about Biking and Hiking in Middlemarch. #OtagoCentralRailTrail #nzoriginalgreatride https://www.insidersdunedin.co.nz/kids-insider/biking-and-hiking-in-middlemarch?fbclid=IwAR1XKqKGguC8O1wGT9k5Flu6B-XYwwpWMtRtJTvNJEocSlCXcPe99gd7r1s

Need a holiday activity? Kids love spring cycling on the trail... www.otagocentral.co.nz Credit: Image central

A wonderful way to reward your efforts and possibly aching limbs after cycling on the Otago Central Rail Trail is a massage with Blair... Also, check out his details on the official website ... links below...

Great to see some of the businesses along the trail participating in the Eat.Taste.Central campaign. Here's a tasty example of some of the food & wine on offer...mouth watering...? #otagocentralrailtrail #nzoriginalgreatride

Make sure you prepare for all weather when venturing out on the trail! The shot below summarises our weather over the last 24 hours - a little bizarre with snow flurries to ground level in spring. A real challenge for orchardists along the trail not to mention the farmers. Local's we'd love to see your pics along the trail right now too.... PS Weather is forecast to 'settle-down' later this week see the trail conditions on the official website. https://www.otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz/ride/what-youll-need-to-know-on-trail/weather-and-trail-conditions/ #otagocentralrailtrail #nzoriginalgreatride Credit: Bridget Hiscock from Panmure Orchards

Some exciting annual events start in our region today which you can enjoy if you're here in spring ... Eat.Taste.Central Foodies don't miss this! It's a month long event. Our local cafès, restaurants and cellar doors collectively produce a 'Central Otago Regional Menu' that celebrates the region. https://centralotagonz.com/eat-taste-central Alexandra Blossom Festival continues (tonight) this weekend more info here: http://www.blossom.co.nz/