Otago Central Rail Trail for Families

Give your family the kind of holiday they’ll want to repeat with their own children one day.

The Otago Central Rail Trail is one of New Zealand’s great rides – a wide gravel pathway along an ancient pathway, bridges, viaducts, historic tunnels, and big Central Otago skies. And it’s genuinely brilliant for families. We’ve spent 16+ years making sure every member of yours has the time of their life on it.

16+

years on the trail

3

depots on the trail – Clyde, Omakau, Middlemarch

1000’s

of families helped since 2009

AS SEEN IN

“There’s a moment on when the kids stop asking ‘are we there yet?’ and just… ride. The landscape opens up, everyone finds their pace, conversation flows, and you realise this is the trip you’ll all remember.”

How we help

Everything sorted. So you can just be present.

Planning a multi-day trip with the family shouldn’t feel like a second job. We handle every moving part, so from the moment you arrive in Central Otago, the only thing on your mind is the ride ahead.

Professional trip planning

16+ years of local knowledge working for you before you even arrive. We help you design the right trip for your family – the right days, the right direction, the right pace for everyone.

Bike hire

Quality bikes sized right for everyone, from kids through to adults. Helmets, panniers, puncture repair kits, everything you need included.

Trail guide app

Our purpose-built trip notes app gives your family section by section guidance and points of interest right there on the trail. Works without cell coverage.

Luggage transfers

Your bags travel ahead to your accommodation each day. No overloaded bikes, trying to cram everything in. Everyone rides free and light, especially the kids.

Passenger transport

Shuttles from Queenstown / Dunedin and on-trail between Clyde and Middlemarch; we’ll get your family where they need to be. Ride point-to-point without anyone doubling back for the car.

On the ground support

Pedal with the peace of mind we’re a phone call away, ready to assist if you need us.

Some examples to help

Browse through the example packages below. Use one as a starting point for family holiday you’ll never forget.