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Adventure |
| Start: | Christchurch, 7:45am or Queenstown |
| Finish: | Dunedin or Christchurch |
| Length: | 5 days |
| Grade: | B (Cycling up to 56 km per day - all cycling optional) |
| Price: | NZ$995 |
| Extra Costs: | Some meals, personal spending, cycle hire |
| Departs: | Twice weekly October to April - see Departures |
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A 5 day cycling adventure along the famous Central Otago Rail Trail
Highlights: Steeped in history, the Otago Central Rail Trail follows the old Maniototo rail line from Clyde to Middlemarch. Discover the many small towns, abandoned gold diggings, and meet some interesting locals. End the tour with one of the world's great train rides on the spectacular Taieri Gorge Railway to Dunedin.
Day 1: Meet Christchurch. Cycle sections of central South Island.
Day 2: Cycle Chatto Creek to Omakau. Visit Ophir, arrive Lauder.
Day 3: Cycle through tunnels and bridges to Oturehua, on to Ranfurly then Waipiata and Naseby. Try your hand at curling.
Day 4: Cycle from Waipiata to Taieri Gorge, downhill to Hyde, then onto Middlemarch. Ride Taieri Gorge Train.
Day 5: Cycle coastal roads between Dunedin and Oamaru. Cross Canterbury Plains and return to Christchurch.
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This trip goes well with the following tours:
"Step back in time and join this cycling delight through Otago"
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