Otago Central Rail Trail for Groups of Friends
The trip your group has been talking about for years. It’s time to do it, and we’ll show you how.
The Otago Central Rail Trail is 150 kilometres of golden Central Otago scenery, historic pubs, and long flat stretches made for talking. It’s the perfect adventure for a group of old friends. We’ve spent 16 years helping groups just like yours stop saying “we should do this someday” and start saying “I can’t believe we waited so long.”
16+
years on the trail
3
depots on the trail – Clyde, Omakau, Middlemarch
1000’s
AS SEEN IN
“There’s something about riding through the Ida Valley with your oldest mates – nowhere to be, no phones, just the sound of gravel and someone’s terrible jokes. By the end of day one you remember exactly why you’ve been friends for thirty years.”
How we help
One person plans it. Everyone enjoys it.
We know how group trips work – one person ends up doing all the organising. We make that job easy. Tell us who’s coming, how many days you have, and what kind of trip you’re after. We’ll handle the rest so no one has to be the unpaid travel agent.
Professional trip planning
16+ years of local knowledge, and we’ve seen every kind of group. We’ll help you nail the itinerary – how many days, which direction, how far each day – so it works for everyone in the crew, from the keen cyclist to the one who “used to ride a bit.”
Bike hire
Quality bikes for every member of the group – including e-bikes for anyone who wants a bit of assistance without the ego hit. Helmets, pannier bags for incidentals, and everything you need included.
Trail guide app
Our purpose-built trip notes app keeps everyone on the right track – points of interest, and the stories behind the landscape. Works without cell coverage, so you can happily travel in the land of “flight mode” where the office can’t find you.
Luggage transfers
Your bags arrive at the pub – sorry, accommodation – before you do. No panniers, no stuffed backpacks. Just you, your mates, and the open trail. That cold drink will be waiting at the other end.
Passenger transport
Shuttles from Queenstown / Dunedin and on-trail between Clyde and Middlemarch; your group can ride point-to-point without car-shuffle logistics ruining anyone’s day. Everyone starts fresh, and everyone finishes together.
On the ground support
Pedal with the peace of mind we’re a phone call away, ready to assist if you need us.
Stop talking about it. Let’s make it happen this time.
Get in touch and we’ll help you design a Rail Trail trip your group will be recreating in stories for years to come. All you have to do is get everyone to say yes.
Exploring your options? Our Otago Rail Trail Packages guide covers every group type, all durations and current pricing in one place.