Useful Links & Tips

For tour packages, cycle hire, bag transfer and transport:

For general railtrail information & maps:

Christchurch based tour companies:

Best pubs on the trail:

Most of our guests do the Otago Central Railtrail in 3-4 days. At 10km per hour, the 44 km Clyde to Lauder is very achievable, with lots of stops.

3 days, 2 or 3 nights:

Clyde to Lauder School B&B - 44 km
Lauder to Ranfurly - 48 km or Waipiata - 57 km
Ranfurly to Middlemarch - 58 km or Waipiata to Middlemarch - 49 km.

4 days, 3 nights:

Clyde to Lauder School B&B - 44 km - get your bigger day out of the way while you're fresh and then enjoy our outdoor spa.

Lauder to Wedderburn - 35 km - shorter day, ready for curling at night.

Wedderburn to Hyde - 44 km - down hill.

Hyde to Middlemarch - 27 km - shorter day to catch the Taieri Train or travel home.