11 of the best gold mining heritage sites
History & Heritage, Walking
11 of the best gold mining heritage sites to explore along the Otago walking and cycling trails.
Best Rides for Young Families
Family Friendly / 1 Days
With wide, smooth flat trails where you're never too far from an ice cream or hot chocolate, the Otago region is one of the best places to go for a family bike ride. Here's a short collection of our favourite rides.
Eat Taste Central on the Trails
Food & Wine
Celebrate Eat.Taste.Central on the Otago Trails this spring!
Rail Trail Family Must Dos
1 Days
Some of the best things to do on the Rail Trail.
Best Rides Along the Central Otago Touring Route
Road Trips / 5 Days
The Central Otago Touring Route is a spectacular road trip that traverses the South Island from Dunedin to Queenstown.
As well as offering a wonderful scenic drive, the route also offers easy access to some incredible cycling trails.
Award Winning Food Along the Trails
Food & Wine
Love food and love to ride?
Then check out the winners of the 2022 Eat Taste Central Awards which are located along the Otago Trails!
7 Days on Central Otago’s Cycle Trails
Road Trips, Backcountry, History & Heritage / 7 Days
A 7-day itinerary exploring the best of Central Otago's cycling & mountain biking trails.
Lake Dunstan Trail Family Ride
1 Days
A family friendly bike ride and itinerary along the Lake Dunstan Trail.
Plan Your Ride
Your guide to the best Otago cycle and walking trail itineraries to plan your holiday, including Queenstown, Central Otago and Dunedin.
Local knowledge is unique to each community, and our diverse Otago environments and everyday experiences have shaped how we live, work and play.
Our ride guides and itineraries will help you make the most of your time on the trails, with locals sharing some of their expert knowledge, insights, and sometimes quite unique Otago ways of doing things…
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