The Golden Trails of Central Otago
A few moons back, and in between ripping up singletrack, the crew from Australian Mountain Bike discovered that the cycle trails of Central Otago are a great way to break up your days between riding the region’s more demanding technical downhill tracks.
As editor Mike Blewitt found out, Central Otago has a lot to offer a visiting mountain biker, from rolling hills, snow-capped peaks, rushing rivers, rich farmland, to exquisite vineyards and some excellent country pubs serving some exceptional local craft beers….
AMB on the Otago Central Rail Trail
Otago Central Rail Trail
AMB expore the Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Crossing the Roxburgh Bridge
Clutha Gold Trail
Big sky country - Otago Central Rail Trail
Otago Central Rail Trail
TUNNEL VISION...
Clutha Gold Trail
Coffee and scones on the Rail Trail
Otago Central Rail Trail
Epic views on the Roxburgh gorge trail
Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Biking the Clutha Gold Trail
Clutha Gold Trail
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