Rail:Lines
Community & Environment, Trail Towns, Otago Central Rail Trail
A pedal-powered poetry tour of the Otago Central Rail Trail with 1964 magazine.
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…
Build It and They Will Come
Photography & Video, Lake Dunstan Trail, Community & Environment
A fascinating video about the construction of the Lake Dunstan Trail.
Fast Eddie
Community & Environment, Photography & Video, Lake Dunstan Trail
Seeking joy after his life-threatening diagnosis, a determined father attempts one last adventure wi…
Restoring Native Habitats on the Clutha Gold Trail
Community & Environment, Clutha Gold Trail
An exciting project called Te Nukuroa o Matamata has the vision of restoring native habitats around …
Let the Good Times Roll
Ride Guides, Community & Environment, Quick Reads
1964 Magazine's guide to the best cheese rolls in Otago and across the South Island.
Trail Towns - Ranfurly
Trail Towns, Ride Guides, Community & Environment, Otago Central Rail Trail
A cyclists guide to Ranfurly on the Otago Central Rail Trail
Trail Towns - Lauder
Ride Guides, Trail Towns, Community & Environment, Otago Central Rail Trail
A local's guide to Lauder on the Otago Central Rail Trail
Otagos Secret Tiny Towns
Trail Towns, Otago Central Rail Trail, Community & Environment
Stuff journalist Siobhan Downes discovers that the Otago region is full of amazing tiny towns, and m…