NZ's Original Great Ride
Experience for yourself why thousands of people love exploring The Otago Central Rail Trail at a leisurely pace. Whatever your interest are, there's something here for you.
Discover old historic gold-mining villages, country pubs, rugged scenery, or try some great off-trail adventures... check out all the things to "See and Do" on our site. Get a group of friends together and come and find what "Southern Hospitality" is all about.
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NZ's Original Great Ride
New Zealands’s first Rail Trail and Original Great Ride opened in 2000...Read More
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Otago Central Railway
The Otago Central Railway – from 1879 – 1990. Called “One of the Great...Read More
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Strategic Plan
The Otago Central Rail Trail - New Zealand's Original Great Ride Strat...Read More
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Rail Trail Numbers
Trail users comprise of those who complete the entire trail together w...Read More
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Trail Trust
Who we are The Otago Central Rail Trail Trust was originally establi...Read More
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Trail Partners
The Department of Conservation The Rail Trail has been developed by DO...Read More
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Trail Characteristics
The compacted gravel pathway is easy to cycle or walk on – as it was m...Read More
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Open all seasons
Central Otago is one of the few places in New Zealand with four truly ...Read More
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Your Feedback
We would love to hear your feedback! We would appreciate you taking t...Read More