Otago Trippin'
Photography & Video, Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail, Gravel Biking
NZ Cycling Journal's story of an epic 5-day ride on gravel bikes around Otago.
Swooping magpie
Ákos Lumnitzer
The “light” and more accessible version of a fully self-supported bikepacking trip.
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Bikepacking in Central Otago
Cameron MacKenzie
Known by the locals as the “Ale Trail” due to the numerous country hotels along the route!
Rail Trail Pub Guide
Cyclists in Clyde, outside Olivers.
Miles Holden
An easy bike ride for families along the Lake Dunstan Trail
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Lake Dunstan Trail
Geoff Marks
No Lycra. No rush. Just you, your bike, and 152km of freedom in big sky country...
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Poolburn Viaduct, Otago Central Rail Trail
Will Nelson
Queenstown Trails
Queenstown NZ
Terra Sancta and the Vineyards of Felton Road
Will Nelson
The Hawkdun Range, Oteake Conservation Park
Geoff Marks
A collection of inspirational stories, ride guides and trail tips from the Otago bike trails, from Queenstown through Central Otago and Clutha to Dunedin.
You’ll probably arrive talking about our spectacular landscapes; more than likely thinking about our sensational food and wine; as well as planning those awesome cycle trails which you’re going to ride. But you’re likely to leave talking about the people you’ve met, the experiences you’ve shared and the new stories you’ve made.
In the meantime, until you’ve made your own, here are some great stories to get you started…
Photography & Video, Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail, Gravel Biking
NZ Cycling Journal's story of an epic 5-day ride on gravel bikes around Otago.
Ride Guides, Trail Towns, Community & Environment, Otago Central Rail Trail
A local's guide to Lauder on the Otago Central Rail Trail
Ride Guides, Clutha Gold Trail
Brook Sabin from Stuff rides the Clutha Gold Trail: the trail with secret lagoons!
Trail Towns, Otago Central Rail Trail, Community & Environment
Stuff journalist Siobhan Downes discovers that the Otago region is full of amazing tiny towns, and m…
New Zealand’s original Great Ride, the Otago Central Rail Trail blazed a trail for others that follo…