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New Zealand · Otago Central Rail Trail

152 km · Railway heritage

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Route overview

Follow the former railway between Clyde and Middlemarch through bridges, tunnels and rural scenery. New Zealand’s DOC rates the trail Grade 2. YeeQi tip: choose family-sized stages; easier terrain does not make the whole distance effortless.

Before you plan

Use the official guide below to check current access, surfaces, stage distances, transport and services. Choose a section to match your ability and allow a return margin. This is a researched introduction, not a YeeQi ride report or a booking service.

Sources & further reading

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