Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

Name: Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 96.46 USD
Availability: InStock
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5.0(314)6 hoursGerman, English, French, DutchBook 1 day aheadQueenstown, New Zealand

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The Otago Central Rail Trail is the Original Great Ride in New Zealand's burgeoning Cycle Trails Network. This particular section of the trail is the most spectacular - it also suits travelers on a short time frame and a high level of fitness is not required.

Included

Cycle Helmet
Bike It Now! Drink Bottle
Top mounted Pannier bag
Full commentary by a very knowledgeable driver to the drop off point
Air-conditioned vehicle
Use of bicycle

Not included

Lunch

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What you'll do

Your trip will start at 9am at our shop in Historic Clyde
You will be fitted out for your Merida hire Bikes and be given information on points of interest along the way, then transferred to Auripo for your days ride by our very knowledgeable driver. From Auripo, you cycle a short distance to the Poolburn Gorge this is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Otago Central Rail Trail as it cuts through the Raggedy Range that separates the Manuherikia and Ida Valleys. Highlights of this section include the 37m high Poolburn Viaduct, two tunnels, the trails longest bridge and Central Otago stunning landscapes. After 17kms Muddy Creek Cafe in Omakau is the perfect stop for coffee and great cinnamon scrolls. You can then take the option of a side trip to historic Ophir, before cycling down Tiger Hill to the Chatto Creek Tavern. Relax and refresh yourself at the Tavern and we collect you from here at 2.30pm, or you can carry on to Clyde. Cycling distances; Auripo to Omakau 17kms, Omakau to Chatto Creek 12kms, Chatto Creek to Alexandra 18kms, Alexandra to Clyde (via Rail Trail 8kms, via the River Trail 12kms).