The perfect interactive souvenir booklet that tells the history of each former Railway Station Site. The proceeds of the Otago Central Rail Trail Official Passport is used for further enhancement of the 152 kilometre Rail Trail experience. It is an opportunity to give something back to the trail which is free to ride.
To date we have relocated old railway buildings, built Ganger Sheds shelters with information boards telling the stories of the area, provided all the information signage, picnic tables, seating, native plantings and directional signage.
Funds are being used to build the Sun at Ranfurly which will complete the Interplanetary Solar System and it helps us to further develop Rail Tales on our website, a free educational tool for schools along the 152 km outdoor classroom. This tells about the history of the area and we are about to tell more about the ecology of the area. It is well worth a read. www.railtales.nz
We have so much other work to do, Landscape Plans to complete, build more shelters, returning old railway wagons to the trail along with so much more, so please ask your Cycle Operator to include a $15.00 Passport for you in your Cycle Tour Package.
If you are riding independently, please purchase your Passport from a Cycle Operator or from us (admin@otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz) so together, we can make riding the Otago Central Rail Trail an even greater experience.
Thanks in advance for your needed support, it is truly appreciated.
Collect Stickers As You Go
At each station site a red-painted replica of a NZ Railways Department emergency phone box houses a sketch that matches to a sticker in your Passport. Record your journey by placing the sticker into the corresponding station site.
Get Your Passport
Please ask to purchase your Passport at the start of your journey from a Cycle Operator, your Guided Tour Company or Bike Hire business.
Alternatively, you can purchase your Passport by emailing admin@otagocentralrailtrail.co.nz. and we will send you an invoice followed by your Passport after payment.
The Passport provides a wonderful record of your journey and is a greatly appreciated contribution from you to the Trail. .
We welcome your support and have a great experience!!!