Rail Trail Nightlife
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Photography & Video, Community & Environment
Why stargazing in Naseby is a Rail Trail must do!
GET INSPIRED!
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…
A Dedicated Farmer of Fashion
Community & Environment, Photography & Video, Otago Central Rail Trail
A new book and a 2-year exhibition in Dunedin celebrate the life of Eden Hore.
Finding Balance
Community & Environment, Photography & Video
An inspiring short film about a community connected by bike trails.
Trails, Traps and Trees
Otago's cycle trails are being used by conservation groups to create wildlife corridors.
Adventure Made Easy
Ride Guides, cycling, Community & Environment
8 benefits of booking your next Otago cycling holiday through a bike tour company.
Clyde Dam Tour
Lake Dunstan Trail, Community & Environment, Otago Central Rail Trail
A tour of the Clyde Dam is a unique opportunity to explore this icon of the Lake Dunstan Trail.
Taniwhā's Tail
Community & Environment, Walking, Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail
The Upper Taiari River Scroll Plains are one of the most important and unique wetlands in NZ, and an…
Up-Cycles
Up-Cycles repairs old bikes and donates them to those in need via local community groups.
Trail Rescue
Community & Environment, Ride Guides, Lake Dunstan Trail
The Coastguard is a crucial resource for rescuing injured walkers or cyclists across the Otago trail…
The Clutha Gold Trail Expansion
Ride Guides, Community & Environment, Clutha Gold Trail
A remarkable 62km extension to the Clutha Gold Trail is nearing completion. This ambitious project w…
Women's Bike Dress
1964 Magazine recounts how women's bike dress played a part in the campaign for equality.