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Otago Central Rail Trail

OpinionJuly 2

Dairy rail trail is sure to fail

Gerald Cunningham says the Otago Central Rail Trail is now at risk through degradation of the landscape Central Otago cyclists come to see.
Central OtagoNovember 13

Rail trail a 'great escape'

Otago Central Rail Trail Trust chairwoman Kate Wilson thinks it is ''absolutely brilliant'' the 150km route has been named as one of 75 Great Escapes in Lonely Planet's latest publication of the same name.
The MixOctober 21

New cycle trails all about balance

The Roxburgh Gorge Trail and the Clutha Gold Trail have been an exercise in balancing preservation with public access.
New cycle trails all about balance
New cycle trails all about balance
Central OtagoMay 13

Record use this season

Peak season patronage of the Otago Central Rail Trail has hit a record high of 14,000 people. Trail trustee Daphne Hull said counters recorded that number of people completing the full 150km length of the trail between September last year and April this year - the traditional peak season.
Central OtagoSeptember 12

Watching the rail trail grow

The Otago Central Rail Trail is something John Gibson has seen blossom into something larger than he ever anticipated. Sarah Marquet talks to the trail trustee and Inland Otago Conservation Award finalist about his work.
Watching the rail trail grow
Watching the rail trail grow
Central OtagoMarch 14

Central Otago Rail trail incorporated into network

The Otago Central Rail Trail, New Zealand's first rail trail, has been officially incorporated into the national cycle trail network.
Central OtagoMay 25

Rail trail still proving popular

The popularity of the Otago Central Rail Trail shows no signs of waning, despite anecdotal reports of demand dropping or levelling off during the past season.
Rail trail still proving popular
Rail trail still proving popular
Central OtagoMay 13

Lake Dunstan track considered too difficult

Cold water was poured on a proposal yesterday for a cycling and walking track between Cromwell and Clyde on the western bank of Lake Dunstan, that could link with the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Lake Dunstan track considered too difficult
Lake Dunstan track considered too difficult
Central OtagoMay 10

Ideas on future direction of rail trail sought

The Otago Central Rail Trail cannot "rest on its laurels", despite its success, trail trust chairwoman Daphne Hull says.
Ideas on future direction of rail trail sought
Ideas on future direction of rail trail sought
BusinessMarch 11

Central tourism business with legs

It started as an adjunct to Neville Grubb's Alexandra cycle business - hiring a few bikes to tourists wanting to ride the sections of the Otago Central Rail Trail open to the public.
Central tourism business with legs
Central tourism business with legs
Central OtagoDecember 28

Riders on the storm

Riders on the Otago Central Rail Trail were caught out by this week's unseasonal weather. Ranfurly Red Lion Hotel duty manager Tracye Mossman said the hotel's restaurant had 99 customers at lunchtime yesterday, mostly people on the rail trail, "and they all seemed happy".
OpinionDecember 19

Great for the cycling public, but what about the landowner?

The Otago Central Rail Trail has been a boon to the region, but Gerrard Eckhoff says some landowners along a proposed new trail from Alexandra to Lawrence may be disadvantaged.
Great for the cycling public, but what about the landowner?
Great for the cycling public, but what about the landowner?
NewsSeptember 13

Tracks trust blazes trail for groups

A leader in opening up public access by building tracks, the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is a finalist in the Inland Otago Conservation Awards. Matthew Haggart talks to trust chairman Tim Dennis about its mission to develop a network of trails and public access around the region.
Tracks trust blazes trail for groups
Tracks trust blazes trail for groups
North OtagoAugust 29

40,000 might use Alps to Ocean cycleway annually

The Alps to Ocean cycleway which will wind through North Otago and the Mackenzie Basin could eventually attract more than 40,000 visitors a year, a report says.
40,000 might use Alps to Ocean cycleway annually
40,000 might use Alps to Ocean cycleway annually
DunedinMay 27

PM will keep tourism role

In a Monty Python moment, Prime Minister John Key praised himself as Minister of Tourism for doing a "wonderful job", and said he planned to continue with the tourism portfolio.
Central OtagoApril 16

No appeals lodged over rail trail development

Proposed traveller accommodation near the Otago Central Rail Trail at Lauder looks likely to go ahead, as no appeals have been lodged against the development.
Central OtagoMarch 31

Cyclist will be hit, Cadogan warns

The priority for the proposed Clyde underpass would "go through the roof" as soon as a cyclist crossing State Highway 8 was hit by a vehicle, "and that day is coming", Vincent Community Board member Tim Cadogan warned this week.
Cyclist will be hit, Cadogan warns
Cyclist will be hit, Cadogan warns
Central OtagoMarch 26

Traveller units gain consent

A controversial proposal to establish traveller accommodation near the Otago Central Rail Trail at Lauder has been approved, but opponents may appeal the decision.
Central OtagoMarch 25

Australians boosting number of rail trail users

More visitors are crossing the Tasman to cycle the Otago Central Rail Trail.
Australians boosting number of rail trail users
Australians boosting number of rail trail users
Central OtagoMarch 12

Rail trail traveller cottages opposed

Proposed traveller accommodation along the Otago Central Rail Trail at Lauder is concerning residents, as well as national, regional, and district-wide organisations.