Celebrate 25 Years of the Otago Central Rail Trail
It’s been 25 years since the official opening of the Otago Central Rail Trail — New Zealand’s Original Great Ride! To mark our silver jubilee, we’re celebrating the stories, the people, the photos, and the magic moments that have made the Trail what it is today.
Whether you rode the Otago Central Rail Trail in the early days (when booking meant a landline, a fax, or maybe a zip-zap machine!) or you’ve enjoyed it more recently, we’d love to see your memories.
Share your favourite Rail Trail memory and be in to win a trip for two worth over $2,500
The Prize – An Otago Central Rail Trail Trip for Two
Redeemable anytime between 16 February 2026 and 16 February 2027 subject to availability. and excluding Easter
Your prize package includes:
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Bike hire, shuttles and luggage transfers with Trail Journeys for two people
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Lunch for two at Chatto Creek Tavern
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1 night at Schist Rock Lodge, Omakau (twin or double room)
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Dinner for two at Pitches Store, Ophir
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1 night at Wedderburn Cottages (twin or double room)
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Dinner for two at Wedderburn Tavern
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A Curling and transport package (Wedderburn)
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1 night at Hyde School (twin or double room)
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Dinner for two at Central Hydeaway / Old Hyde Hotel (depending on final operator confirmation)
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Lunch for two and museum entry at Kissing Gate Café, Middlemarch
Total prize value: Over $2,500
How to Enter:
Share your favourite story or photo from your time on the Otago Central Rail Trail . Complete the document and upload your story or photo's here.
Every valid entry goes into the draw to win an unforgettable trip for two, revisiting some of the Trail’s most iconic accommodation, eateries, and experiences.