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…
Bikepacking through Central Otago
To wrap up a few years of living in New Zealand, photographer Tom Powell headed out for one final bi…
The Queenstown Trail - A Multi-Day Excursion
Ride Guides, Trail Towns, Queenstown Trails, Photography & Video
Queenstown’s Great Ride explores 130km of off-road trails and can be completed in a day, in sections…
Build It and They Will Come
Photography & Video, Lake Dunstan Trail, Community & Environment
A fascinating video about the construction of the Lake Dunstan Trail.
Central Otago Touring Route Plus a Bike
Ride Guides, Otago Central Rail Trail
Whether your preferred choice of two wheels is a mountain bike, gravel bike or e-bike, here are some…
Fast Eddie
Community & Environment, Photography & Video, Lake Dunstan Trail
Seeking joy after his life-threatening diagnosis, a determined father attempts one last adventure wi…
Biking Naseby's Backroads
Ride Guides, Trail Towns, Otago Central Rail Trail
A network of quiet country roads just off the Rail Trail around Naseby are a worthwhile detour to di…
On Track in Tarras
A 60km (6-7 hour) advanced mountain bike ride through iconic Central Otago landscapes from Cluden Cr…
Dunedin - a Ride at the Seaside
Discovering great beaches and even better craft beers along Dunedin's Harbour Cycleway and Coastal R…
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.
In Pictures - Roxburgh Gorge Trail
Ride Guides, Quick Reads, Photography & Video, Roxburgh Gorge Trail
A photo gallery and video from the spectacular Roxburgh Gorge Trail - one of NZ's best day rides.