Terra Sancta and the Vineyards of Felton Road
Will Nelson
An easy bike ride for families along the Lake Dunstan Trail
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Lake Dunstan 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
How volunteers from across the emergency services collaborate to save lives.
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Lake Dunstan Trail
Coastguard Clyde
At 82 years young, Malcolm is constantly progressing his bike skills...
Never Too Old To Learn!
Flat Top Hill, Alexandra
Geoff Marks
Explore the Clyde Dam with an incredible tour inside & around the dam.
A Fine Dam Tour
Clyde Dam
Geoff Marks
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…
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…
Ride Guides, cycling, Lake Dunstan Trail
A classic Central Otago mountain bike or gravel bike loop ride, including the Lake Dunstan Trail.
Photography & Video, Ride Guides, Quick Reads, Clutha Gold Trail
Photo and video gallery of the Clutha Gold Trail.
cycling, Walking, Queenstown Trails
An update on the Arthurs Point to Arrowtown | Wharehuanui Trail from the Queenstown Trails Trust
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail
The Mount Ida Water Race is a great backcountry mountain bike ride for beginners.
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan Trail, Quick Reads
A guide to the best pies in Otago along the cycle trails.
Cycling tips for beginners - how to prepare for your first multi-day ride.
Ride Guides, Walking, Trail Tips & Coaching
A guide to safe and courteous trail sharing.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching, Otago Central Rail Trail
Tips for cyclists to avoid swooping magpies this spring.
Ride Guides, Trail Tips & Coaching
What legally constitutes an electric bike in NZ, how much assistance can an e-bike give you, and whe…
A Guide to the Golf Courses Along the Otago Cycle Trails.
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…
