
Welcome to the Otago Trails!
Be inspired by stories from some of the best trails in New Zealand!
Otago’s trail network includes five Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand along with a multitude of other cycling and walking adventures from easy day trips to epic multiday missions.
Here at Trail Hub, you’ll find stories, news, itineraries and tips to help you discover trails and towns from Queenstown to Dunedin and throughout Central Otago and Clutha. So, read on, plan, get ready and go - create your own stories to share and inspire others!

How to support your trails
The Otago Trails rely on funding support and donations for track maintenance and new trail building.
Help by making a donation or completing a trail survey to help us improve the trail experience. Thank you.

RESTORING NATIVE HABITATS ON THE CLUTHA GOLD TRAIL
An exciting project on the Clutha Gold Trail extension called Te Nukuroa o Matamata is restoring native habitats to support healthy ecosystems at Lake Waihola and the surrounding wetlands.
Trail Towns

Trail Towns - Lauder
Trail Towns
“95% of people that visit Lauder are cyclists on the Rail Trail. 4.9% are here for an event, like a wedding. And 0.1% are completely and utterly lost”! …

Trail Towns - Ranfurly
Trail Towns
“Before you ask”, says Shirley with a wry grin, “No, the famous Ranfurly Shield rugby trophy – or Log o’ Wood - was not named after the town”.

Central Otago's Secret Tiny Towns
Trail Towns
Central Otago has dozens of secret tiny towns just waiting to be discovered, as Stuff's senior travel reporter, Siobhan Downes, finds out in this article.

Dunedin - a Ride at the Seaside
Trail Towns
Sensational beaches, craft breweries & fabulous food are just a short ride away.

Waipiata: Pie Central
Trail Towns
Stuff visits Waipiata, the tiny town on the Otago Central Rail Trail that's become famous for huge pies!

Lingering in Lawrence
Trail Towns
MCD Magazine explores the tiny town that once had a population bigger than Dunedin.