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Agencies involved with the Trail

Trail Journeys Cycle Tours on the famous Otago Central Railtrail in New Zealand
Trail Journeys are specialists in cycle hire, transport, itinerary planning and Guided Cycle Tours in Central Otago, New Zealand

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 resposnible 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.

Otago Central Rail Trail:
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.

 

Accommodation and 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

Taieri 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 Trust offers a year round attraction for visitors 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 gold panning, gold mining history, pioneering history, historical sites, travelling information and how to find some of those 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.

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

 

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.

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