Catch-A-Bus

Operates Dunedin - Middlemarch - Waipiata - Ranfurly - Ida Valley or Becks - Lauder - Omakau - Alexandra - Clyde - Albert Town - Wanaka

24 hour Booking Line available on 03 449 2024

A Door to Door Service which can meet all the needs of Rail Trailers with daily services running in both directions.

Catch-A-Bus Dunedin to Wanaka and Return is the leading passenger Service presently licenced to operate through the Maniototo.
This is significant because it is the only passenger Service which follows the Rail Trail in its entirity. Boasting a recently updated fleet with all the latest equipment for transporting bicyles safely, it is at present without rival.

Additional features provided by Catch-A-Bus:

Will pick up passengers and/or luggage and/or bikes door-to-door

Can get Rail Trail cyclists on the Rail Trail by 9.30 am at Middlemarch from Dunedin on the same Day or by 11.15 am at Clyde

Will run special services for groups of 6 or more

Will forward baggage to the next overnight stop for $10 a bag. Weight limit for bags 10kg per bag.
We service Waipiata  
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Web: www.catchabus.co.nz

Railway Journeys

 Read the History of the Taieri Gorge Railway

A visit to Otago is not complete without a trip on the Taieri Gorge Railway - one of the world's great train trips.

The train can take passengers in either direction and carries bikes free of charge. The train goes to Pukerangi daily and to Middlemarch on fridays and Sundays during the summer season (1 October - 30 April).

Begin or end your rail trail experience in style on the famous Taieri Gorge Railway. Sit back and relax as the train negotiates this exhilarating narrow river gorge with cliff hugging tunnels and viaducts, which soar high above the river. Take a photo on the open air platforms or wait until the train stops for a scenic photo opportunity.

With live commentary, friendly well informed staff, sight seeing stops, modern and traditional carriages and a fully licenced snack bar, this is an all weather experience not to be missed.

Departs from and arrives back to downtown Dunedin

Phone: 03 477 4449

Fax: 03 477 4953
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Website: www.taieri.co.nz

Mt Ida Adventure Tours

Mt Ida Adventure Tours Based in Middlemarch at the start/finish of the Otago Central Rail Trail provides all the services needed to make your Otago Central Rail Trail trip a memorable and hassle free experience:

Transport of people and bikes to and from the Rail Trail between Dunedin and Middlemarch and to any point on the trail between Middlemarch and Clyde.

• Pick up from or transport to Dunedin Airport or Taieri Gorge Train at Pukerangi 
• Mountain bike, helmet and accessories hire as required.
• Free off road parking for vehicles at Rose Cottage Middlemarch.
• Help with trip planning including accommodation and meal bookings.
• One to four day packages for those who wish to have everything taken care of. These include accommodation, meals, and a knowledgeable and friendly guide, all transport and vehicle support.
• Trips can extend to exploring the historic towns of St Bathans and Naseby including mountain biking the trails of Naseby Forest.

Your adventure can also be planned to include golf and curling.

Contact:
Noel Matthews, 
Mt Ida Adventure Tours
47 Browns Rd
Middlemarch 9597
Phone: +64 3 464 3755
Mobile: 027 251 0049
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Web: http://www.railtrailplanner.co.nz

Grant Ward Nissan – Licensed Rental Car Providers

Grant Ward Nissan is Central Otago’s leading Motor Vehicle Franchise with a proud 35 year history of service in this community.

We now offer a rental fleet of predominantly Nissan passenger cars and 4 x 4 Wagons with a really simple and realistic price structure. NO complicated mileage rates or variable Insurance options with us!! Just a low low price on a daily basis which is all inclusive of Kms, GST and Insurance (concessions may apply over 7 day hires). (RELOCATION RATES will apply for one-way hires.)

Contact: Dave Ramsay/Grant Ward
Address: PO Box 162, Alexandra
Phone: 03 4488122
Freephone: 0800 100 628
Fax: 03 4488121
Mobile: 0274 518 656

Trail Journeys

Trail Journeys are a "Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity" business that provides the full range of quality services available on the Railtrail.

• We offer a door to door service transferring people and luggage over the length of the Railtrail.
• Your bags can be transferred from your overnight locations safely and hassle free.
• We have a van located in Middlemarch which is available to shuttle people to Pukerangi to meet the train. (on request service)
• Group bookings are a specialty.
  
• With 6 buses and vans, 3 shuttle trailers and a trailer capable of carrying 30 bikes, we are one of the premier transport operators on the trail.
• We also offer Itinerary planning, Guided Tours, secure undercover car storage and all the available services on the trail to make your Railtrail experience a great one.
  
• Freephone: 0800-Railtrail (0800-724-587)

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