The Original Great Ride offers some of the best cycling in New Zealand. Relax in the solitude with the big open skies and amazing scenery that is steeped in our local history. Explore your Solar System as you travel past each planet on the only Interplanetary Cycle Trail in the World!

Experience the friendly local country hospitality at the various pubs, cafes, wineries, restaurants and accommodation providers along the way. Take time to visit the art galleries and the other small local shops where the owners always have time for a chat, or enjoy the activities off the trail that are on offer.

Please consider purchasing your Rail Trail Passport ($15.00) from a Cycle Operator as the proceeds will go towards more shelters, native plantings, seating, information signs and our other projects along the trail.

This is also your informative interactive souvenir as you visit all the former railway station sites over the 152 kilometre easy gradient trail on New Zealand's most famous Cycle Trail.

Make your booking NOW and "COME AND HAVE SOME FUN"

View our trail video

Explore Our Trail

Explore our trail map

Ride the Trail

The former railway line and now the Otago Central Rail Trail is managed by DOC in partnership with the Otago Central Rail Trail Charitable Trust. It is free to ride so you can make your bookings through a Tour Planner (Cycle Operator) which we recommend as you get to make the most of their expertise, or you can make your own bookings.

Whatever you decide, be sure to enjoy what the Otago Central Rail Trail has to offer and please complete our quick survey as we want your feedback please. Don't forget to consider purchasing your Rail Trail Passport ($15.00) as your interactive souvenir and your way of giving back to the trail, so together we can make it an even greater experience.  

Facebook Feed

Share your stories and photos or catch up with the latest news. Follow us on Facebook