
One Day Winter Wonders
Ride Guides, Queenstown Trails, Lake Dunstan Trail, Otago Central Rail Trail, Clutha Gold Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail
The best bike rides on the Otago cycle trails in winter.
Terra Sancta and the Vineyards of Felton Road
Will Nelson
An iconic traverse of Otago from Lake Whakatipu in Queenstown to Lake Waihola on the Coast.
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Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Geoff Marks
The Hawkdun Range, Oteake Conservation Park
Geoff Marks
An easy bike ride for families along the Lake Dunstan Trail
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Lake Dunstan Trail
Geoff Marks
A shortened version of the epic Coronet Loop backcountry mountain bike trail
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Coronet Loop, Queenstown Trails
Geoff Marks
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Geoff Marks
Tips to prepare for your first multi-day trail ride…
Cycling Tips for Beginners
Keeping your chain clean and lubed is essential
Cameron Mackenzie
Lawrence on the Clutha Gold Trail
Clutha NZ
f/8 and be there! Tips and tricks for improving your photography
f/8 and be there!
Queenstown, New Zealand
Riley McLay
A collection of inspirational blogs, stories and ride guides from the Otago bike trails, from Queenstown through Central Otago and Clutha to Dunedin.
You’ll probably arrive talking about our spectacular landscapes; more than likely thinking about our sensational food and wine; as well as planning those awesome cycle trails which you’re going to ride. But you’re likely to leave talking about the people you’ve met, the experiences you’ve shared and the new stories you’ve made.
In the meantime, until you’ve made your own, here are some great stories to get you started…
Ride Guides, Queenstown Trails, Lake Dunstan Trail, Otago Central Rail Trail, Clutha Gold Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail
The best bike rides on the Otago cycle trails in winter.
Walking, Queenstown Trails, Otago Central Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail
11 of the best short walks in Otago and close to the cycle trails, ranging from 30 minutes up to 3 h…
Photography & Video, Ride Guides, Quick Reads, Clutha Gold Trail
Photo and video gallery of the Clutha Gold Trail.
Ride Guides, Community & Environment, Clutha Gold Trail
A remarkable 62km extension to the Clutha Gold Trail is nearing completion. This ambitious project w…
Ride Guides, Lake Dunstan Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail
Rob McFarland of Explore Magazine on cycling New Zealand's latest spectacular Great Ride
Community & Environment, Clutha Gold Trail
An exciting project called Te Nukuroa o Matamata has the vision of restoring native habitats around …
Trail Towns, Clutha Gold Trail
MCD Magazine explores a tiny town that once boasted double the population of Dunedin!
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail
Australian Mountain Bike magazine discovers that the trails of Central Otago are a great way to brea…
Photography & Video, Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Roxburgh Gorge Trail, Clutha Gold Trail
NZ Cycling Journal's story of an epic 5-day ride on gravel bikes around Otago.
Ride Guides, Clutha Gold Trail
Brook Sabin from Stuff rides the Clutha Gold Trail: the trail with secret lagoons!