Otago Central Rail Trail
Posted: Mon 10 Nov, 2014 9:20 am
This post isn't about tramping, or even camping, but I thought some of you might be interested in NZ's Otago Central Rail Trail. My wife and I had been thinking about doing this since 2006, when we spent 3 months living in Dunedin. Central Otago is one of those places you tend to rush through on the way to Fiordland or the Aspiring area for more exciting tramping or climbing trips. We finally decided to explore "Central" more slowly via NZ's oldest rail trail, the 150km+ Otago Central Rail Trail.
We took a leisurely 5 days during mid October to ride the trail, and I'd have to say we were very impressed. The countryside is mostly rolling rather than rugged, yet there were always snow-capped ranges somewhere in sight. The riding isn't particularly challenging - at least for the readers of this forum - but you end each day with a good glow. And the hospitality, accommodation, food and wine in Central is brilliant. Yep - a highly recommended trip.
I'm part way through writing it up on my blog. If you'd like to read more, start here http://www.naturescribe.com/2014/10/much-anticipated-events-can-have-edge.html and then click "Newer Posts" at the bottom.
cheers
Peter