The Trust is currently in the process of transporting 18 lengths of Railway Irons to Oamaru where they will be bent and then joined with plates to span some 14 metres across the trail and tower 7 metres high to become the Ranfurly Sun, to complete the Interplanetary System. You will be able to ride along the trail under the Sun adjacent to the Ranfurly Railway Station or relax on the new seating that is part of this project. Thank you to those who have donated money, or their time to date so this can happen!.
Ecology along the trail
- Saturday Nov 30 2024
The Otago Central Rail Trail Trust is delighted to announce that they have yet a…
Health, Wellbeing & Connections along the OCRT
- Saturday Nov 30 2024
Exploring the trail is for your mental health & wellbeing. An opportunity to cre…
Oturehua Landscape Beautification Plan
- Tuesday Nov 19 2024
Work is underway to make a start on another beautification plan, this time at Ot…
The Brice Family Cycle Trail Adventure
- Wednesday Jun 5 2024
Alice Brice is a mum from Timaru who loves to inspire and help other families go…
Otago Central Rail Trail Trust Celebrates 30 Years
- Sunday Mar 24 2024
Earlier this week, Monday 18 March 2024 the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust celeb…
Annie Baxter cycles the whole trail on a Penny Farthing
- Sunday Feb 25 2024
Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with Annie Baxter of Oamaru to delve…
Top 10 Summer Cycling Tips
- Thursday Jan 11 2024
Enjoying Your Summer Cycling Adventure on the Otago Central Rail Trail: 10 Tips …
Transpower Unveils Tohu Whenua in the Ida Valley
- Wednesday Dec 6 2023
Earlier this week, Transpower, in collaboration with local mana whenua, proudly …
Feasibility Study Completed
- Thursday Nov 16 2023
The Otago Central Rail Trail Trust has recently contributed to a feasibility stu…
Celebrate Ranfurly - 125 Years! 1-3 Dec 2023
- Wednesday Nov 8 2023
Nestled midway along the trail, Ranfurly is a charming, historic town that boast…
A Month of Transformation at Lauder Station.
- Friday Oct 20 2023
Over the past four weeks, the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust has embarked on a s…
Listed in the Top 10 Attractions in the World - Trip Advisor
- Wednesday Aug 16 2023
Traveller feedback via Trip Advisor has us listed in the Top 10 Attractions in t…