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Welcome to the Otago Trails!
Be inspired by stories from the best biking and hiking trails in Otago, New Zealand!
Otago’s trail network includes five Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand along with a multitude of other cycling, mountain biking and walking adventures from easy day trips to epic multiday missions.
Here at Trail Hub, you’ll find stories, news, itineraries, guides and tips to help you discover trails 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!
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THE OTAGO TRAILS
Otago's purpose-built walking and cycling trails span a network of over 500kms, between Queenstown and Dunedin. The trails wind through diverse landscapes from rugged mountains and deep gorges to crystal clear lakes and rivers.
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Otago's iconic bridges - a travel guide for walkers and cyclists
Otago’s bridges are an integral part of the region’s rich history, serving as an essential means of transportation, commerce, and communication. But these bridges are not just connectors of people and places, they’re also storytellers of Otago’s heritage...
Trail Towns
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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”! …
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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”.
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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.
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Dunedin - a Ride at the Seaside
Trail Towns
Sensational beaches, craft breweries & fabulous food are just a short ride away.
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Waipiata: Pie Central
Trail Towns
Stuff visits Waipiata, the tiny town on the Otago Central Rail Trail that's become famous for huge pies!
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Lingering in Lawrence
Trail Towns
MCD Magazine explores the tiny town that once had a population bigger than Dunedin.