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New Custom Built Bikes for Trail Journeys Fleet
Trail Journeys are developing an new bike specifically for the trail and from our 10 years experience on the trail we have identified areas that are important to our customer and our service depart. These include puncture proof tyres, good quality bearings, comfortable riding position with high rake stems for maximum comfort, comfort saddles and many other features identified by our staff.
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Trail Journeys launches Wine/Railtrail Combo
New for the 2011 - 2012 season will be a combination Guided Wine and Railtrail experience taking in some of the best cool climate vineyards in New Zealand. For the wine experience, Appellation Central Wine Tours out of Queenstown will take you on a tour of some famous wineries in the Bannockburn area including lunch and then deliver you to Trail Journeys for the start of your Railtrail experience.
Driving down to start the Railtrail. For a good suggestion, READ ON !
Increasingly we have people driving to Central to start the Railtrail. A good TIP for those people is for you to drive to Middlemarch and leave your car with us for either secure inside or outside storage. Catch our bus that day to Clyde where you stay the night and then start the trail the next morning, cycling back to your car. This way you don't have to wait for the bus to take you back to Clyde. As most people will finish around lunch time, if they do 4 days on the trail, you will effectively be 5 hours earlier on the road home or to your next destination. Contact our team for more information. CLICK HERE
Trail Journeys success in Middlemarch !
Trail Journeys new base in Middlemarch has been an outstanding success. With a combination of services offered including hot showers, internet access, merchandise, bike hire and car storage, the Middlemarch base fills the need for a top class facility. The 24 hour fuel from our newly installed card pumps has also provided the local community with a reliable fuel service for the area.
Quick Links
Otago Central Rail Trail Links
Central Otago / Local Body / Government Agencies involved with the Trail
Otago Central Rail Trail Official Website All the information you'll need to ride the Otago Central Rail Trail. Detailed information on accommodation, things to do, food & refreshments, towns along the Trail, the history of the Trail and lots else. Managed by the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust. Trail Journeys is an active supporter of the Trust's official website.
Department of Conservation New Zealand's government body that is responsible for biodiversity conservation, historic conservation, the conservation experience, conservation partnerships and quality conservation management in New Zealand. DOC are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Trail.
Tourism Central Otago Look through the official website of Tourism Central Otago and find out about the many attractions and activities available in Central Otago.
Tourism New Zealand New Zealand's government body responsible for promoting New Zealand.
City of Dunedin website Dunedin's official website.
Accommodation Providers / Hospitality Providers
Dunstan House Clyde Accommodation in Clyde.
The Lodge & Cottages Wedderburn The Cottages provide ensuite accommodation for a couple or family while the lodge provides for backpacker style accommodation for your stay in Wedderburn.
Ranfurly Lion Hotel Art Deco hotel accommodation in Ranfurly
Kokonga Lodge Accommodation. Lovely luxury accommodation.
Activity Operators
Taeri Gorge Railway Departing daily (except Christmas day) the Taeri Gorge Train experience takes you on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and through tunnels carved by hand more than 100 years ago. You can either start or finish your Railtrail experience from Middlemarch with the Taeri Gorge Railway team.
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust The Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail offers a year-round attraction for people to appreciate the golden heritage of the Otago region, in the South Island of New Zealand. Visit this trail site to find out all about goldpanning, goldmining history, pioneering history, historical sites, travelling information and how to find some of these interesting and special places in Otago New Zealand.
Ultimate Hikes Queenstown based Ultimate Hikes is New Zealand's premier guided walking operator. They offer a range of guided multi-day and single day walks throughout the spectacular and varied terrain of the Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Area. Ultimate Hikes combines the experience of the Milford Track Guided Walk, Routeburn Track Guided Walk and Alpine Guides Mt Cook to provide coverage of New Zealand's prime walking tracks. This is your opportunity of a lifetime to experience real wilderness without sacrificing your comfort and convenience.
www.otagorailtrail.co.nz Another good local Central Otago site that takes you through all that the Otago Central Rail Trail and the surrounding towns have to offer. This site has good detailed information that is helpful before commencing your trip. Worth a browse.
Overseas Railtrail Web Links
Rails to Trails Conservancy Trails don't just happen. Everything we do at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy supports local efforts to transform the dream of a trail into a tangible community asset.Railtrails Australia The official Australian Railtrail site. If you're looking to ride a trail in Australia start here.
Railtrail.com A world Railtrail directory.
C&O Canal Bicycling Guide If you want to try a longer trail in USA check out this site out. The 184.5 mile long Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is located along the north bank of the Potomac River, starting in Washington, DC and ending in Cumberland, MD.
Supplier, Retailer Web Links
Outside Sports Queenstown If you're flying into Queenstown to start your Railtrail adventure make sure you check out Outside Sports, the best and largest outdoor store in Queenstown. They have everything that you could possibly need on the Trail.
RD Tours: RD Tours is a tour company that specialises in taking small group, couples or families to unique, rural and costal sights in the Queenstown area and greater South Island
Other Web Links
Great New Zealand Travel & Tourism Guide. Great New Zealand Travel & Tourism Information for vacations and holidays in New Zealand. Accommodation, transportation, activities, attractions and more links easily searchable.
Destination New Zealand Travel & Tourism Directory. Searchable New Zealand travel and tourism directory with hundreds of up-to-date links for accommodation, transport, attractions, activities, tour operators and travel information for planning your holiday.
Maniototo International Curling: The township of Naseby in the Maniototo, Central Otago has become the country’s curling capital with the completion of New Zealand’s first International and Olympic standard indoor curling rink. (Currently the only dedicated indoor curling rink in the Southern Hemisphere.)
Southern Wildeness: Hephy Track and Nelson area.
Venus Adventures: Women only travel company
Sailsashore: Stewart Island accommodation and Tours
Relaxing Journeys: New Zealand Tours. Offering small group guided tours, coach tours, self drive tours, private tours and sightseeing day tours throughout New Zealand.
Gentle Cycling: Gentle Cycling Company bike trips and freedom cycle hire