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Trail Journeys on the Otago Central Rail Trail

Clyde, Central Otago
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Trail Journeys hires Sinch e-bikes on the Otago Central Rail Trail — 152km, grade 1, easy, usually ridden in 3–5 days. Pick up at Clyde, Middlemarch. On-trail support for every client and equipment kept to a standard, with vehicle backup if it is needed.

New Zealand's original rail trail: 152km of old railway grade, no traffic, and a pub at the end of most days.

Book direct Book online or phone · a day ahead for day trips, months for multi-day

You book and pay with Trail Journeys. Ride NZ takes no commission and holds no booking.

Confirmed for this trail · August 2026
Distance 152km
Grade Grade 1 — Easy
Typical trip 3–5 days
Shuttles Rider + bike
Luggage transfer Yes
Kids' bikes Yes

What they do best on this trail

On-trail support for every client and equipment kept to a standard, with vehicle backup if it is needed.

Best suited to Families, couples and groups of friends out for a good time.
Included with hire Every group is briefed in person, day trip or multi-day, with printed maps, an app, a MIPS helmet, panniers and a repair kit.
Season Open year-round · seven days 1 September – 14 May
Riders crossing the Ophir bridge on the Otago Central Rail Trail
A Sinch e-bike from the Trail Journeys fleet, mountains behind
Trail Journeys e-bikes loaded on the support trailer

Where you pick the bike up

These are Trail Journeys's meeting points on the Otago Central Rail Trail. Be ten minutes early — shuttles cannot wait.

Clyde depot 16 Springvale Road, Clyde, Central Otago 9391
Middlemarch depot Middlemarch, Otago

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