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Please note: Family Rail Trail Tours will run on demand for the 2009/2010 & 2010/2011 season. We have no scheduled departures due to the wide range of requirements from individual families. The following pricing is based on 1, 2 and 3 family groups made up of 2-3 children. The quoted itinerary below may vary between families based on individual requirements. Please contact us to discuss your next family rail trail tour!
 If you are looking for an active family holiday in New Zealand then the Otago Central Rail Trail is just perfect! Step back in time to New Zealand's rural past and join us on this cycle delight. The route follows the Old Maniototo rail line from Clyde in central Otago to Middlemarch. Our Otago Central Rail Trail cycling tour ends with one of the world's great train trips as we travel on the spectacular Taieri Gorge railway into Dunedin.
The Otago Central Rail Trail trip is not just about the cycling but rather exploring the many small towns and abandoned gold diggings and meeting local inhabitants. Along the way we will even try our hand at the ancient art of curling (bowls on ice).
From the moment you arrive until the day you depart, we're behind the scenes taking care of every last detail. Our guides and staff are there to ensure your family's safety and comfort every step of the way. Your only job is to show up and be ready to have a great family trip!
"Don’t change anything, everything was new & exciting, well organised & safe. Your guides were the most knowledgeable, considerate & patient people have ever met & the challenge has been great for my children’s development" – Ken Crowe, Nicolls, Australia.
- Start and finish in Christchurch (option to start in Queenstown NZ$25pp or finish in Dunedin)
- No luggage to carry or accommodation worries
- Catch the great view from Mount John Observatory in Tekapo
- 4 days of cycling on the 150kms of Rail Trail
- Relax and enjoy the 2 hour 'not to be missed' train ride through the lower Taieri Gorge with its spectacular viaducts and bridges and tunnels
- Enjoy lunches en route in small local cafes and historic hotels
- Check out the steepest street in the World in Dunedin - the Scotland of the South
- Our itinerary is flexible, so we can make adjustments during the tour to make sure eveyone is enjoying themselves. The accommodation chosen is family-friendly and the meals are designed to suit all ages.
Prices (dependant on numbers/bike rental inclusive)
4 person - NZ$ 2160 adults/$1445 children
8 person - NZ$ 1620 adults/S1080 children
12 person - NZ$ 1395 adults/$945 children
When asked what his three highlights of the tour were Tom Abraham (16yrs old) replied “Spending time with dad, the scenery on the rail trail and curling” – ORT Jan 17th Fathers and Sons group, NSW, Australia.
Custom Tours: If a group itinerary doesn’t suit your family, we can usually arrange something that will. Many special tour options are available which we can tailor make to your requirements. These can include additional time spent exploring, alternative overnight locations in historic hotels and farmstays or just different dates or finishing points.
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