Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour
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Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour
By Bike It Now!
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$93.39
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Ages 5-100, max of 11 per group
Duration: 6h
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Mobile ticket
German, English, French, Dutch
- Use of bicycle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Full commentary by a very knowledgeable driver to the drop off point
- Bike It Now! Drink Bottle
- Cycle Helmet
- Top mounted Pannier bag
What's not included- Lunch
- Departure details
- Bike It Now!, 25 Holloway Street, Clyde 9391, New Zealand Come to our shop at 25 Holloway Street Clyde at 9am
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 140473P1- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour?
- Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour price starts from $96.24. Discover and book Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour cancellation policy?
- Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour on Tripadvisor
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- Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour is hosted by Bike It Now!. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Bike It Now! on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 140473P1
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DenisQ573
Sydney, Australia47 contributions
Jan 2020
We were dropped off in Auripo cycled back towards Clyde (approx 60k). The old railway track is easy to follow and there are some spectacular bridges and tunnels in the early stages. The tour was well organised, the bikes were very comfortable (e Bikes available for the less hardy) and an optional pickup from the pub at Chatto Creek at about the halfway point. One caution - if there is a bit of a nor westerly wind blowing, the headwind can make the ride either side of Omakau hard work.
Written January 5, 2020
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Fletch126
So glad you enjoyed your One Day wonder on the Otago Central Rail Trail, a really great trip if on a short time frame - good advice re the wind.
Written January 7, 2020
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Megan N
Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Thank you to Bike It Now for their friendly service, and customer focused approach.
Nothing was too much trouble - including unexpectedly delivering an e-bike on day two of our trip.
Great information before setting off was given, and Fletch was simply an angel when explaining the trail.
Lovely to have our bags waiting for us each night, and everything was a breeze. We didn’t have to think at all!
Highly recommend
Many thanks
Nothing was too much trouble - including unexpectedly delivering an e-bike on day two of our trip.
Great information before setting off was given, and Fletch was simply an angel when explaining the trail.
Lovely to have our bags waiting for us each night, and everything was a breeze. We didn’t have to think at all!
Highly recommend
Many thanks
Written February 16, 2020
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Fletch126
So glad you had a great trip. Glad we took the thinking away - makes for a great holiday.
Written February 27, 2020
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Max B
43 contributions
Jan 2022
Bike It Now thought of everything for us, from comfortable sturdy bikes, to advice on things to see and do on the trail, to letting the local pubs know we'd be in for dinner at the end of each day.
The trail itself is beautiful and ever-changing, the riding challenging but not hard on push bikes, and the locals are generous and engaging everywhere you go.
We started from Cromwell on the Dunstan Trail, which was a much tougher ride, but well worth it for the scenery (and the burgers along the way). We did the Dunstan + Otago Rail Trails in four days at about 50km a day - would highly recommend this itinerary.
The trail itself is beautiful and ever-changing, the riding challenging but not hard on push bikes, and the locals are generous and engaging everywhere you go.
We started from Cromwell on the Dunstan Trail, which was a much tougher ride, but well worth it for the scenery (and the burgers along the way). We did the Dunstan + Otago Rail Trails in four days at about 50km a day - would highly recommend this itinerary.
Written January 30, 2022
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So pleased you had a great time, yes the LDT is the harder ride. If people are able to do the trips in reverse ie OCRT first then the LDT it can prepare you a little better. However very aware this is not possible most of the time. So glad to see our locals are getting a good plug, they are awesome and contribute so much to the overall cycle trail experience.
Written February 1, 2022
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TA2016AC!
14 contributions
Sep 2021
Everyone in this team went out of there way to be helpful and make our holiday fun. Our only reservation came from where we began the ride.
Clyde is the Bike it Now base.
We started in Cromwell and anticipated a briefing starting from there. The lake Dunstan track is a fantastic ride and if the briefing was in Cromwell rather than Clyde we think it would have suited our journey better.
Clyde became an anticlimax.
Our thanks to the accommodation providers for the great welcome and facilities they shared with us.
Be wary of Waipiata on a friday night. Only fellow riders to greet you at the Tussock Lodge and we fluked the last table reservation on a busy night- slow,slow service. So much for prebooking and a link between accommodation and only meal provider in the town.
The bikes we had rolled well and were comfortable, fortunately we had our own light so when the ebike light failed we carried on regardless.
The bag drop was efficient and helpful, the drivers we meet super nice and the wind pushed us along the track too.
Clyde is the Bike it Now base.
We started in Cromwell and anticipated a briefing starting from there. The lake Dunstan track is a fantastic ride and if the briefing was in Cromwell rather than Clyde we think it would have suited our journey better.
Clyde became an anticlimax.
Our thanks to the accommodation providers for the great welcome and facilities they shared with us.
Be wary of Waipiata on a friday night. Only fellow riders to greet you at the Tussock Lodge and we fluked the last table reservation on a busy night- slow,slow service. So much for prebooking and a link between accommodation and only meal provider in the town.
The bikes we had rolled well and were comfortable, fortunately we had our own light so when the ebike light failed we carried on regardless.
The bag drop was efficient and helpful, the drivers we meet super nice and the wind pushed us along the track too.
Written October 4, 2021
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We are working through systems to see what works the best for all customers with this new trail. Thank you for your feedback, we always appreciate it and take it on board. Glad the team did a great job.
Written October 7, 2021
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Karla D
Porirua, New Zealand52 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Lois, Fletch and the crew from Bike It Now worked together to make our 4 day cycle along the Otago Central Rail Trail amazing. From seamless transfers (including a couple of extras when the kids had peaked before the day’s cycle was over!) to wonderful accommodation choices and lovely-to-ride bikes, I could not fault the service provided.
Husband and I will be back, sans kids!
Thanks team.
Husband and I will be back, sans kids!
Thanks team.
Written January 23, 2020
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Kiwi-Freds
Te Horo, New Zealand43 contributions
We just completed the Otago Central Rail Trail arranged through Bike It Now. The service provided by this company is truely five star plus. The accommodation was excellent the ebikes were great but what really impressed were the little extras provided by the Bike it Now team. Great personal recommendations for us which made our trip extra special. Fletch and all the team at Bike it Now are true tourism industry professionals. Thanks for a wonderful experience.
Written February 17, 2021
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The personal touch is what we are all about - the key is that you have a great experience and that we contribute to that.
Written March 6, 2021
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jeff s
30 contributions
Dec 2022
First time riding an e-bike in New Zealand and it was a blast! Lisa at the Clyde shop was very personable and helpful as we learned how to operate the bike. We were given time to ride the street in front of the shop to ensure we were comfortable and had any questions. Next up it was John's turn to take us by shuttle to Ida Valley for our mostly downhill ride back to Clyde. We were the only two in the van and consequently John provided interesting commentary and insight into the local area and NZ on our way to the trail head. John pointed us in the correct direction at 1030am and told to have fun and be back in Clyde at the 5pm closing time with a phone call from Chatto Creek Tavern at lunch to check in with Lisa. The bikes were fun and easy to ride. We want e-bikes when we return home! The trail was in great shape and the scenery beautiful. We stopped at the Stationside Cafe for coffee and sweets and then onto Chatto Creek Tavern for lunch. Both stops dining outside in great weather.
We would highly recommend Bike It Now and their Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle Tour!!!!
We would highly recommend Bike It Now and their Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle Tour!!!!
Written January 19, 2023
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This is just great One day Ride and we are stoked you got to experience it. Our team do our best to ensure you have a really enjoyable day out. Stunning scenery, great food stops what more could you ask for. See you back to do the next one.
Written January 21, 2023
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Jacqui D
3 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Fletch thank you for a superb day out on the trail. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Your team is amazing. So friendly and Professional and went the extra mile to ensure we were all perfectly comfortable with our bikes. None of us had had any experience with ebikes before but your team ensured we were all fitted with the appropriate bike for us and took time to ensure we were all completely comfortable .
I would thoroughly recommend Bike It Now to anyone looking for a fantastic biking experience
I would thoroughly recommend Bike It Now to anyone looking for a fantastic biking experience
Written May 7, 2022
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Thank you so much for your feedback and comments they are really appreciated. We really work hard to provide a great experience. Will pass onto the team. See you again I am sure.
Written May 8, 2022
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peter
Nelson, New Zealand112 contributions
We did two rides. The Dunstan trail and the Roxburgh gorge. The Dunstan trail was awesome great scenery and well groomed trails. The Roxburgh gorge was a different type of scenery but still really good, the trail was not as smooth but still well maintained. We hired bikes from Bike it now and had one ebike and one standard bike, both were very good condition and staff explained how to use the ebike and getting to and from the trails. Shuttles were on time with collections and the drivers very friendly and informative. No hesitation in recommending to people looking for bikes.
Written August 8, 2021
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Such a good idea combining rides as they are all different - makes for really interesting rides.
Written October 7, 2021
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Diane C
New Zealand18 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
We took our 2 boys for a full day biking along lake Dunstan and “Bike it now” made the experience really unforgettable. Thanks for your great welcome and the amazing bikes. This is definitely a must do in the region. Beautiful landscapes you can only enjoy by biking there and of course we love ordering our flat white in the middle of nowhere @coffeeafloat.
Written September 3, 2022
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So glad we helped to make your day on the Lake Dunstan Trail a memorable one. See you again on our Central Otago Cycle Trails.
Written September 8, 2022
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