The Original Great Ride offers some of the best cycling in New Zealand. Relax in the solitude with the big open skies with amazing scenery that is steeped in our local history. Explore your Solar System as you travel past each planet on the only Interplanetary Cycle Trail in the World!

Experience the friendly local country hospitality at the various pubs, cafes, wineries, restaurants and accommodation providers along the way. Visit the art galleries and the other small local shops where the owners always have time for a chat.

Please support the trail by purchasing your informative interactive Rail Trail Passport ($15.00) from a Cycle Operator as the proceeds will go towards our ongoing projects along the along the trail.

152 kilometres easy gradient trail on New Zealand's most famous Cycle Trail. The off trail activities where cameras are a must offer another opportunity to experience the place that we call home.

Is it time now to look at our MAP & PLAN your RAIL TRAIL experience. "COME AND HAVE SOME FUN"

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Ride the Trail

The former railway line and now the Otago Central Rail Trail is managed by DOC in partnership with the Otago Central Rail Trail Charitable Trust. It is free to ride so you can make your bookings through a Tour Planner (Cycle Operator) which we recommend as you get to make the most of their expertise, or you can make your own bookings.

Whatever you decide, be sure to enjoy what the Otago Central Rail Trail has to offer and please complete our quick survey as we want your feedback please. Don't forget to consider purchasing your Rail Trail Passport ($15.00) as your interactive souvenir and your way of giving back to the trail, so together we can make it an even greater experience.  

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