ADVENTURE SOUTH GUIDED TOURS

Five day fully supported guided tours ex Christchurch to Christchurch.

Optional Clyde start, Dunedin finish. (Queenstown option available)  Great friendly and qualified cycle guides, excellent cycle rentals from our own fleet. Try your hand at the ancient art of curling in the only indoor curling centre in the Southern Hemisphere.

Includes 4 nights character accommodation, (Clyde, Lauder, Naseby, Dunedin - limited En Suites available), great meals, and the Taieri Gorge train journey into Dunedin. Explore Central Otago with side trips to St Bathans and Ophir.  Includes some quiet-road cycling along the Mackenzie Basin canals and the Oamaru coastline.

Twenty departures scheduled for 2008/9. Enquiries invited for special custom group departures, lots of great option available.
 

Small groups, great guides, superb holidays

PO Box 33 153,
Christchurch,
New Zealand
Ph +64 3 942 1222 
www.advsouth.co.nz
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MANIOTOTO 4WD SAFARIS

With over ten years experience guiding 4WD tours, let us complement your Central Otago Rail
Trail adventure with one of our tours into the timeless land of big skies and the spectacular mountain scenery of tussocks and rocks. As well as breath-taking high country scenery we will share with you the history of the area as we visit the many goldfield towns, old workings and many special places of interest.

Tours:

Rail Trail Goldfields Tour: We organise drop-offs and pick-ups incorporating trips that explore back country tracks and gravel roads, to show you scenery not seen by many as we visit the goldfield towns of Naseby, Hamiltons, St Bathans, Oturehua and Patearoa. We make time for a game of Curling when we visit Naseby. We drop you off to bike along stretches of back country roads under the many mountain roads (all downhill of course).

High Country Tour: Full or half day tour encompassing the spectacular high country including Naseby, Mt Buster and several other goldfields.

Special Tours: Large group tours, Photographic tours, Eco tours, and Tours including Curling in Naseby.

Contact: John Mulholland
Address: Barney’s Lane
RD1 RANFURLY
Phone/Fax: 03 4449703
Mobile: 0274 2288152
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Website: www.maniototo4wdsafaris.co.nz  

OFF TRAIL TOURS – WEDDERBURN

Complement your Otago Rail Trail journey with a guided tour exploring the hinterland in the comfort of our modern Four Wheel Drive vehicles. Our professional guides are locals born and bred, and they will take you on an adventure to rediscover the goldfields and towns of yesteryear that helped to give birth to Otago and New Zealand.

Tours include the local High Country, Farm Visits, Historic Buildings, Fishing and Golf. Or we can customise a tour to suit your needs.

We Offer:

Historical Pub Tour: To pubs dating from the early 1900’s.
4WD High Country Tour: Fantastic elevated views, BBQ lunch.
Customised Tour: Tours to suit your needs including fishing, curling and golf.
Picnic & BBQ Option: Try a Picnic Pamper Hamper to a destination of your choosing.

Contact: George Lindsay, PO Box 11 Wedderburn
Phone: 03 4449127
Mobile: 021 183 8109

Contact: Lenny Leng, PO Box 11 Wedderburn
Mobile: 021 119 0180

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OFF THE RAILS

4 days/3 nights for a fairly leisurely pace, or if you’re short of time but have plenty of puff, we offer a package of 3 days/2 nights.

Both packages include:

• Pick up and drop off in Queenstown on either side of your cycling holiday.
• Provision and fit of new front-suspension mountain bike, helmet and waterproof panniers.
• Transfer and care of all luggage during the tour.
• Transport to the start of the Rail Trail in Clyde in our air-conditioned vehicle.
• Comfortable accommodation in Off The Rails' heritage properties in Ranfurly, art deco heart of the Rail Trail.
• Personalised transport to and from the Rail Trail each day.
• Booking and transport to iconic Central Otago eateries each evening.
• Optional sight-seeing activities.
• Continental breakfast & afternoon tea each day.

When you cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail with Off The Rails, you can concentrate on pushing the pedals while we concentrate on providing you with a first class holiday.

Contact: Sonya Broccardo
Phone: 64 27 363 3724
Freephone: 0800 OFF RAIL - 0800 6337245
Mobile: 64 27 363 3724
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Web: www.offtherails.co.nz

PURE TRAILS NEW ZEALAND

Experience more than just the Rail Trail on our ‘PureTrails’ 5 day tour:

• Full vehicle support
• Bike at your own pace – approximately 40km per day
• Learn about the local area with our friendly and knowledgeable guides
• Side trips to St Bathan’s Naseby & Macrae’s Flat
• Try your hand at curling in Naseby
• Visit a high country station
• Meet the local characters and experience ‘southern hospitality’ at its best
• Bike hire available and bike repair support provided
• Excellent double/twinshare accommodation (Clyde/Lauder/Wedderburn/Hyde)
• Superb meals
• Departs from Christchurch or Clyde
• Optional Taieri Gorge Train ride at the end of your bike ride
• Visit our website for scheduled departure dates and further info. A 5% discount applies to groups of 10 or more people.

Contacts:
Contact: Hilary Weller
Freephone: 0800 222 775
Website: http://www.puretrailsnewzealand.co.nz
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LUXURY RAIL TRAIL TOURS

Experience the Rail Trail in style with a Luxury Rail Trail Tour.
You will be captivated by the stunning scenery, fascinated by the history of the rural towns you pass through and enthralled by the ambience and
elegance of the accommodation you stay at.
Book a Luxury Rail Trail Tour and experience the Rail Trail in confidence knowing that every detail has been taken care.
We pride ourselves on creating and delivering the perfect experience for you and your group.
We will plan, organise and book all your Rail Trail requirements and you will receive a Luxury Tour Package 30 days prior to your tour commencing.
Your package will include a detailed itinerary of your tour, accommodation, transport, luggage transfer, meal and bike hire vouchers and all the
information you need for a successful Rail Trail Tour.
Contact:
Pip Wilkie
Gladbrook Luxury Rail Trail Tours
Gladbrook
RD 2 Middlemarch
www.luxuryrailtrailtours.co.nz
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0800 904 185
+64 3 464 3888 
+64 27 290 4185
027 290 4185

TONI'S TIKI TOURS

Take a day off at Ranfurly, the halfway mark on the Rail Trail and treat yourself to a five hour tour to four Goldmining towns, Hamiltons, St Bathans, Naseby and Dansey's Pass. Only $50 per person, or why not try curling in Naseby, $15 per person return from Ranfurly.
Lord of the Rings Tour (3 hours) Awesome scenery, Nibbles and Bubbly included $80 per person
  
Fully lincensed, friendly and helpful passenger service operating anywhere, anytime from Clyde to Middlemarch or will meet the Taieri Gorge Train at Pukerangi.
Equipped to carry bikes. 
 
Tours can be arranged to suit you. Will quote any destination, lowest prices guaranteed
Discount for group bookings of 5 or more.

Contact:
Toni Painting
1 Launceston Place
Ranfurly
phone 03 4449135
mobile: 021 1232345
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APPELLATION CENTRAL WINE TOURS

TASTE . SMELL . SEE . HEAR . FEEL . CENTRAL OTAGO

Celebrate finishing the rail trail with a wine tour of our fabulous Central Otago wine region.  We can transfer you from Clyde back to accommodation in Queenstown, stopping for lunch and tastings on the way.  What a great way to finish!!  Our tours include:

• Pick up from accommodation in Clyde or Alexandra
• A knowledgeable wine guide to tell you as much or as little as you want, about the wineries and our fascinating gold history
• Visit 3 to 4 of our fantastic wineries en route to Queenstown
• Gourmet Platter style lunch at one of the vineyards
• Drop off at accommodation in Queenstown (if required)
• Transfer of luggage to accommodation in Queenstown

Priced from $165 per person all inclusive

These tours are designed for groups of 6 people or more and will be individually tailored to suit your group.

We look forward to taking you on tour!

Contact:    Wendy Johnston & Philip Green
Phone:      64 3 442 0246
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Web:         www.appellationcentral.co.nz

TRAIL JOURNEYS

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

“Trail Journeys are the longest serving and largest company on the Otago Central Railtrail and are offering a range of products relating to cycling on the Railtrail that should suit your customers.
Our Qualmark rated company has developed a top quality product over the last 9 years and
would be pleased to share our experience with you.

Our 4 day Guided Tours are very popular and we have 1 and 2 day packages out of
Queenstown and Dunedin for those travelers who are on a tight time frame.

We also have added value to our product by working with other operators from the
Queenstown and Dunedin regions to supply combined packages for the market.”

Postal Address: PO Box 209 Alexandra
Web: www.trailjourneys.co.nz
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Freephone:0800 Rail Trail (0800 724587)
Fax: 03 4492150 

 

SHEBIKESHEBIKES LTD

Shebikeshebikes is the small, friendly Rail Trail tour and bike hire business specialising in both short and long term cycle tour options along with iconic off- trail adventures so you can go where very few have been before. Based in Omakau we're the closest operator to the most popular section of the trail - the Poolburn Gorge with its tunnels and viaduct. This means we can provide the perfect solution if you don't have the time or fitness for the whole trail but want to experience a day or two of what everyone is talking about.

If you're up for the epic 150 Km end to end experience, then let us put together the package for you. We've been operating as Rail Trail accommodation providers for the last 4 years and from talking with and listening to our customers we believe we have accumulated the knowledge to be able to put together a fabulous experience for you  - the only thing we can't do is control the weather!    For no fee we can book your accommodation, hire you our quality Avanti mountain bikes, arrange baggage transfers as well as getting you to and from the Otago Central Rail Trail.

So, whether you want to try a bit or experience it all, then give us a call (03 447 3271), drop us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or check out our website at www.shebikeshebikes.co.nz.

Contact: Steve Goodlass
11 Wilson St, Omakau, Central Otago

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Phone: 03 447 3271
Fax: 03 447 3271
Mobile: 021 0724572

CLUTHA RIVER CRUISES

 

Clutha River Cruises is the only licensed operator on the mighty Clutha River providing fully guided tours of lakes Roxburgh and Dunstan. 

The Clutha River Cruises Heritage Tour ventures through the spectacular scenery of the Roxburgh Gorge to the old gold towns of Butchers and Doctors Point. Delving into the history of European and Chinese gold mining sites along the way.

Featured with Marcus Lush on the Channel ONE “South” programme and recommended as one of the AA's 101 must-do's in the region.  A cruise with Clutha River Cruises is a trip like no other.

Heritage Tour includes:
Start/return Alexandra, lasting 2.5 hours
Full commentary on Clutha River gold mining history
Guided tour of Doctors Point mining town
Great photo opportunities
Light refreshments, additional catering options available on request.

Contact:
Steve or Samantha
Web Site: www.clutharivercruises.co.nz
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Phone: 03 449 3155
Cell: 021 355 489

Rail Trail Active

An opportunity to enjoy a remote area full of history, view the stunning Otago Central landscape, across wonderful farmland, and through spectacular gorges. Travel over wooden trestle bridges and viaducts, through tunnels cut into schist bluffs and so much more, while enjoying mainly flat and gentle gradients. 
This truly is a special tour perfect for a groups of friends, couples and singles.

Rail Trail Active have day cycling tours and day walking tours giving you a taste of what Otago Central has to offer, perfect if you have limited time and need to see it all in one day.

Or let Rail Trail Active take you over 3 days and 2 nights on a cycling adventure of a lifetime through 150km of some of New Zealand's most memorable scenery and awe-inspiring gold mining history.

What ever your schedule and budget Rail Trail Active can put together your once in a life time Central Otago
Rail Trail experience.

Day Tours from $198 Adult and $149 Child
Overnight Tours from $1199 Adult and $1099 Child

For more detailed information on tours please visit our website www.railtrailactive.co.nz
 
Phone: 0508 724 587
Internationally 0064 21 942 613
Email: railtrailactive.co.nz
Web: www.railtrailactive.co.nz

ACTIVE TRAVEL COMPANY


Active Travel Company offers self guided and supported packages on the Otago Rail Trail.

Our Self Guided Tours include:

• Door to door collection from Queenstown or Wanaka by one of our knowledgeable team
• Personal bike fitting and briefing to set you on your way
  
• Accommodation with daily breakfast (choose from standard, superior and luxury options)
• Bookings for any side trips and excursions (Curling, St Bathans, Naseby, 4WDriving)
• Bookings for any evening meals if required
  
• Train (and any associated transfers) to Dunedin or return to Queenstown
  
• Full trip preparation information, personal phone support if needed on the trail.
  

Tours can be tailor made to suit whatever direction you want to cycle.  Bike hire and transport packages are available.

Our Supported Tours include:
Spend four days cycling the famed Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Middlemarch, staying in historic gold mining towns plus plenty of side-trips to visit some of the hidden secrets off the trail.  Along the way you can enjoy some of Central Otago’s gastronomic delights including local wine, meats, fruits and other tasty treats.

You are looked after by one of our expert local guides who meet you every 10-12km along the trail with a smile, a snack and encouragement! 

Small groups of 10 depart regularly from January -  April each year and at other times on request.

Contact:
Natasha Cooper or Lynette Cray
45 The Mall, Cromwell, Central Otago
Phone: 0800 326 228
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Web: www.activetravelco.com
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