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NZ $2,995

Otago Rail Trail Classic

5 days
Start and end in Christchurch
5.0
1 traveler review
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 14
Age range 16 to 99
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Highlights

  • Experience the amazing trails of New Zealand
  • Try and tackle the steepest street in the world
  • Cycle through the scenic Idaburn valley
  • Explore the old mining town of Cromwell

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Queenstown Trails : Queenstown to Kawarau Bridge
  2. Day 2 Otago Rail Trail : Clyde to Lauder
  3. Day 3 Otago Rail Trail : Lauder to Ranfurly
  4. Day 4 Otago Rail Trail : Ranfurly to Middlemarch; Transfer to Dunedin
  5. Day 5 Otago Peninsula - Dunedin
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Adventure South

5.0
(13 reviews)

Number of tours

10

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

100%

Adventure South has been operating active holidays throughout New Zealand...

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Customer Reviews

  • A
    · January 9th, 2012
    Tour guides where excellent, Well organised trip!
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    Trip date: November 2011

Dates & Availability

5 days
Otago Rail Trail Classic
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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  • Upcoming departures
  • November 2025
  • December 2025
  • January 2026
  • February 2026
  • March 2026
  • April 2026
  • November 2026
  • January 2027
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Upcoming departures
  • From Sunday
    2 Nov, 2025
    To Thursday
    6 Nov, 2025
    English
    Filling Fast
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $3,195
  • From Wednesday
    31 Dec, 2025
    To Sunday
    4 Jan, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $2,995
  • From Monday
    26 Jan, 2026
    To Friday
    30 Jan, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
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    From:
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  • From Sunday
    15 Feb, 2026
    To Thursday
    19 Feb, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $3,195
  • From Monday
    23 Mar, 2026
    To Friday
    27 Mar, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $3,195
  • From Thursday
    2 Apr, 2026
    To Monday
    6 Apr, 2026
    English
    This departure date is available and will 100% depart
    Guaranteed departure
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $3,045
  • From Tuesday
    7 Apr, 2026
    To Saturday
    11 Apr, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $2,995
  • From Tuesday
    3 Nov, 2026
    To Saturday
    7 Nov, 2026
    English
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    From:
    NZ $3,295
  • From Monday
    25 Jan, 2027
    To Friday
    29 Jan, 2027
    English
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    From:
    NZ $3,095
  • From Monday
    15 Feb, 2027
    To Friday
    19 Feb, 2027
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    NZ $3,295

What our customers ask about this tour

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  • D

    Deborah

    Asked on January 29th, 2024

    Do you have e bikes with comfort seats available to use?

    Transport
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten January 2024

      Our new fleet of Sinch e-bikes have Comfort Gel Dual density seats. You're welcome to bring your own seat covers on top and padded cycle pants are good too.

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      Deborah

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      Do your tours allow for one partner to ride and the other to travel by road at least on ocassions?

    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten February 2024

      The benefit of a guided trip does mean you have a support vehicle not far away throughout the day so if anyone wants to take a break in the van at any point, or even have a full or half day off, that's easy to accommodate. Guests are encouraged to ride at their own pace on our trips and the guides are experienced at managing riders at varying speeds with regular regrouping stops.

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    Teresa

    Asked on February 7th, 2023

    Are e-bikes an option? My husband is a serious biker, I am not. He is 52, I am 63!

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    Transport
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten February 2023

      The tour price does not include bike hire, as people can actually bring their own bikes on our trips, otherwise Mountain Bikes are $150NZD or e-bike $500 NZD.

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    Frank

    Asked on May 7th, 2022

    what month would be better for weather? are helmets and Panniers included? type of bikes—road, mountain bike or ebikes?

    Tour Details
    Transport
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten May 2022

      The weather in NZ can be extremely changeable, and at any time you need to be prepared for sun, rain, wind and snow! November and March are both very nice months to travel, November is spring and it is warm, there can still be a dusting of snow on the tops of the mountains. March is warm and dry and the landscape can be more arid looking if the summer has been dry, but it is also a fantastic time to explore Otago. The Otago Central Rail Trail is unpaved and gravel, so we use mountain bikes for this tour. You can also hire e-bikes if you wish, we have both available. A saddle bag and helmet is provided with the bike hire.

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Tour ID: 34535

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 23rd, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Adventure South. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure South will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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