Otago Rail Trail Packages - 2026
Our Otago rail trail packages cover everything from bike hire and daily luggage transfers through to accommodation and transport from Queenstown or Dunedin. 152 km of New Zealand’s best cycling, sorted from start to finish – so your group can just ride.
16+
YEARS ON THE TRAIL
3
TRAIL DEPOTS
1000’s
OF GROUPS SINCE 2009
NEW ZEALAND’S ORIGINAL GREAT RIDE
The Otago Central Rail Trail works for almost every group. The trick is planning it right.
The OCRT is a 152 km of wide gravel pathway between Clyde and Middlemarch – gentle gradient, historic tunnels, viaducts, and some of the most dramatic open country in the South Island. Grade 1. All fitness levels. And genuinely brilliant for families, couples, groups and solo riders alike.
We’ve spent 16+ years helping groups of every shape and size have the time of their lives on it. Tell us who you’re riding with, and we’ll sort the rest – bikes, bags, beds, shuttles, the lot. And our itinerary planning service is completely free.
FIND YOUR TRIP
Who are you riding with?
Every group needs something a little different. Pick yours and we’ll show you exactly how we make it work.
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Families
Kids from around 8+ who can handle a multi-day ride. We size the bikes right for everyone, transfer your bags each day so nobody’s overloaded, and help you plan a pace that keeps the whole family happy.
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Families with Young Children
Trailers, cargo bikes, shorter days and gentler itineraries – we’ve thought through every detail so even the littlest riders (or passengers) have a brilliant time without anyone running out of steam.
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Couples
Four days, just the two of you, somewhere genuinely beautiful with no distractions, romantic. E-bikes so you can ride side by side the whole way. One of the best things a couple can do together.
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Groups of Friends
6 to 20+ people with mixed fitness levels and strong opinions about dinner. We handle the logistics so the group organiser gets to actually enjoy the trip too.
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School Groups
Curriculum links, risk management, helmets and safety gear; we’ve run school groups for years and know exactly what teachers and principals need to feel confident sending kids on the trail.
Seniors & Older Riders
The OCRT’s gentle gradient and e-bike availability make it one of the best rides in New Zealand for 60+ riders. Shorter days, comfortable accommodation, unhurried pace. A guide page is on its way.
Solo Riders
The trail moves at whatever pace you choose. Nobody to wait for, nobody waiting for you. It’s a different kind of holiday – quieter, more personal, and surprisingly hard to explain to people who haven’t done it.
Not sure where to start?
Just get in touch. We’ve helped every kind of group over the past 16 years, and we’ll figure out the right trip for you — no obligation, no cost, just good local advice.
PACKAGES INCLUDE
What's included in an Otago rail trail package?
Planning a multi-day cycle trip shouldn’t feel like a second job. Here’s what comes standard with every SheBikesHeBikes package.
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Free Itinerary Planning
Our local experts design your trip before you commit to a cent. Right pace, right direction, right accommodation for your group. Fully itemised, free of charge.
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Bike Hire
MTBs, e-bikes, kids bikes, cargo bikes, child trailers – all well maintained, properly fitted, and backed by our on-trail support. We have what your group needs.
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Daily Luggage Transfers
Your bags travel ahead to your accommodation each day. Everyone rides light. No overloaded bikes, no sore shoulders — just you and the trail.
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Passenger Transport
Shuttles from Queenstown and Dunedin, plus on-trail transfers between Clyde and Middlemarch. Ride point-to-point without anyone doubling back for the car.
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Trip Notes App
Our purpose-built trail app gives your group section-by-section guidance and points of interest. Works offline – no cell coverage needed.
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On-the-Ground Support
16 years of trail knowledge, a phone call away. Something unexpected? Mechanical? Unwell mid-trail? We’ve seen it all and we’ll sort it.
SIMPLE PROCESS
Getting started is easy
We’ve designed our process to take the stress out of organising, so you can start looking forward to the trip instead.
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Tell us about your group
Fill in the enquiry form, how many people, rough dates, any special requirements. The more you tell us, the better we can tailor things. Takes 5 to 10 minutes.
Or do it over the phone, you can speak to a “real” person here.
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We build your itinerary
One of our team comes back with a fully itemised, no-obligation itinerary. Accommodation, bikes, bags, transport, costed out and ready to review. Completely free.
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Tweak it, confirm it, ride it
You adjust anything you want, we lock it all in, and you show up in Central Otago ready to ride. That’s it. We handle everything else.
INDICATIVE PRICING
Choose your duration
Prices shown are a starting point for comfortable accommodation, MTB hire, daily luggage transfer (1 × 15kg bag) and return transport. E-bikes, premium stays, and multi-trail extensions are all available – we’ll build the right quote for your group.
5 Days
Distance: 152 km
Grade 1 (Easiest)
Duration: 5 days
Tour meeting point: Clyde
Suitable for: All cyclists - fabulous ride for families and groups
Around: $1063 NZD per adult
Luxury Package | 4 Days - 3 nights
Distance: 152 km
Grade 1 (Easiest)
Duration: 4 days
Tour meeting point: Clyde
Suitable for: All cyclists - fabulous ride for groups
From: $1000 NZD per adult
4 Days
Distance: 152 km
Grade 1 (Easiest)
Duration: 4 days
Tour meeting point: Clyde
Suitable for: All cyclists - fabulous ride for families and groups
Around: $730 NZD per adult
Poolburn Gorge Classic
Poolburn Gorge Classic | 1 Day
Distance: 30 km
Grade 1 (Easiest)
Duration: 3-4 hours
Tour meeting point: Omakau
Suitable for: All cyclists - great ride for families
From: $60 NZD per adult
Clutha Loop Ride - Clyde
Clutha Loop Ride | 1 Day
Distance: 29 km
Grade 1 (Easiest)
Duration: 3+ hours
Tour meeting point: Clyde
Suitable for: All cyclists - note the River Track trail is narrow in some parts
From $60 NZD per adult on MTB
DeVineCycle - Clyde
DeVineCycle Clyde | 1 Day
Distance: 29 km
Grade 1 (Easiest)
Duration: 6+ hours
Tour meeting point: Clyde
Suitable for: All cyclists - note the River Track trail is narrow in some parts
From: $85 NZD per adult
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FREE ITINERARY SERVICE
Not sure which package is right for your group?
Tell us who you’re riding with and what you’re after. We’ll come back with a fully costed itinerary — no obligation, no cost, just 16 years of local knowledge working for you.
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Everything you need to plan your trip
More detail on every part of the OCRT experience.