TRIP ADVISOR - #1 of 105 things to do in Central Otago and Peoples Choice Award Winner 2024

Come and experience the Original Great Ride that 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!

Enjoy 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 of easy gradient trail on New Zealand's most famous Cycle Trail awaits.

Explore and discover the off trail activities where cameras are a must offering more great memories..

If riding the trail during May to mid August, please check to ensure the opening times for cafes and restaurants for your journey as many close or have winter hours.

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

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Explore Our Trail

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Ride the Trail

The former railway line is now the Otago Central Rail Trail which is managed by DOC in partnership with the Otago Central Rail Trail Charitable Trust. The Trail is free to ride and visitors normally engage a Tour Planner (Cycle Operator) to plan their self guided cycle experience, which includes luggage transfers and a return shuttle service.

Airport transfers are also available thru Cycle Operators for Queenstown and Dunedin airports. 

You can also join a fully guided and supported cycle tour experience. Whatever option you chose, they will share their local knowledge and expertise with you to ensure you have a great cycle tour on the OCRT. 

Alternatively you can make all your own bookings and complete an independent ride.

All these options can be found by following the links below to begin your journey.

We also want to thank you in advance for completing our short online survey if you would kindly take the time. We really appreciate feedback so we can make it an even greater experience.   

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