Bridges of the Otago Trails
Ride Guides, cycling, Walking, Photography & Video
Otago Bridges - a travel guide for walkers and cyclists
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…
Best Things Along Dunedin Harbour Cycleway
11 of the best things to see and do along the new Dunedin Harbour Cycleway.
The Cairnmuir Circuit
Ride Guides, cycling, Lake Dunstan Trail
A classic Central Otago mountain bike or gravel bike loop ride, including the Lake Dunstan Trail.
In Pictures Clutha Gold Trail
Photography & Video, Ride Guides, Quick Reads, Clutha Gold Trail
Photo and video gallery of the Clutha Gold Trail.
Backcountry for Beginners
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail
The Mount Ida Water Race is a great backcountry mountain bike ride for beginners.
The Best Pies in Otago
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan Trail, Quick Reads
A guide to the best pies in Otago along the cycle trails.
Mastering Shared Path Etiquette
Ride Guides, Walking, Trail Tips & Coaching
A guide to safe and courteous trail sharing.
Marauding Magpies
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, Otago Central Rail Trail
Tips for cyclists to avoid swooping magpies this spring.
Hold Your Horses
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
What legally constitutes an electric bike in NZ, how much assistance can an e-bike give you, and whe…
Cycleways to Fairways
A Guide to the Golf Courses Along the Otago Cycle Trails.
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…
