| Trail Journeys Rail Trail Express |
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Trail Journeys is a local business and is the largest, longest established operator on the Otago Central Railtrail.Along with all the other services required to do the Otago Central Railtrail (bike hire, accommodation, guided tours), Trail Journeys offer bus and van transport for cyclists on the Otago Central Railtrail. We transfer cycles, luggage and clients daily during the season.
We can also arrange to take you to the outback Central Otago to experience many of the excellent off road trails available in our area.
Our 4WD custom coach can carry 12 persons, and our specialised trailer takes your bikes and gear to the most exciting places available for cycling in Central Otago.
Organised tours can be arranged for groups up to 20 persons.
We now have three 19 seater coaches, 4 mini vans and 4 shuttle trailers at our disposal.
Trail Journeys have facilities at both ends of the trail:
CLYDE:
We are located at Clyde Railhead, the start of the Rail Trail.
MIDDLEMARCH:
On the Main Highway next to Middlemarch Motors
For more information
0800 RAILTRAIL (0800 724 587)
www.trailjourneys.co.nz
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| Time2 (Citibus & Connexions) |
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Time2 is a comprehensive coach and bus online information and reservations service for
visitors to Dunedin, Central Otago and the Otago Central Rail Trail
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Regular connection services between Dunedin and Queenstown/Wanaka via the Otago Central Rail Trail. Pick up and drop off along the Rail Trail.
Daily service between Dunedin and Pukerangi/Middlemarch.
Daily services between Dunedin and Alexandra and Clyde (as well as Cromwell).
Private charter buses (12 to 57 seat capacity) for groups doing the Rail Trail.
Ask about our Track & Trail Tour... ride the Taieri Gorge Railway to Pukerangi/Middlemarch than either cycle or walk the trail all the way to Clyde (or to anywhere along the trail) to continue your coach tour to Queenstown.
Contact us to create a Rail Trail package (transport, accommodation, places to see) just for you.
Phone 03 477 5577 for all information or visit www.time2.co.nz
General website www.citibus.co.nz
Email:
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Rail Trail Flying Visit from Queenstown (four to four and a half hours)
We fly groups of up to seven per aircraft from Queenstown to an airstrip near Auripo Road, the closest station site to the magnificent Poolburn Gorge with its viaduct, two long tunnels and breathtaking scenery (don't forget your camera). At Aurip you'll be fitted out with purpose-built bikes and helmets for the 10.5km downhill ride to Lauder and its historic hotel. From there it's a flat 7km pedal to Omakau before an exhilarating downhill coast to Chatto Creek and transport waiting to take you to the airfield at Alexandra for the flight back to Queenstown. Refreshment at Chatto Creek and other country hotels on the trail not included in this package. Please bring water bottles (at least two litres). We require the approximate height of each client to get the best fit with the bike. Children's bikes are also available.
Prices : $425 per adult, $215 per child (2-13years)
Please ring Glenorchy Air for departure times, however arrangements can be made to suit if required. For further details on this and other tours please feel free to phone us at our office at Queenstown Airport
www.glenorchy.net.nz
air@glenorchy.net.nz
Phone 64 3 442 2207
Fax 64 3 442 2807
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Noel Matthews
47 Browns Road
Middlemarch
Ph: 03 464 3755
Int: ++64 3 464 3755
Mob: 027 251 0049
Email:
inquiries@railtrailplanner.co.nz
Mt Ida Adventure Tours provides transport services needed to make your Otago Central Rail Trail Trip a memorable and hassle free experience.
- Transport of people, bikes and bags to and from the Rail Trail between Dunedin Airport, Middlemarch and Clyde.
- Pick-up from and return to Dunedin Airport.
- Transport for fully supported tours including side-trips to explore Macraes Gold-mine and the historic towns of Naseby, Danseys Pass and St Bathans.
- Transport of bags between Middlemarch and Hyde.
- Free vehicle parking at Rose Cottage Middlemarch for those people using our services.
- Pick-up from Taieri Gorge train at Middlemarch and Pukerangi.
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03 473 1320
www.thelimoman.co.nz
steve@thelimoman.co.nz
Let us make your journey to and from the Rail Trail a memorable one. From Dunedin to any point on the trail or from any point on the trail to any where else, we will pick you up (bikes included) and drop you off in comfort and style.
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TRAIL RENTALS
Wedderburn and Ranfurly
Phone: 03 444 9548
Int: ++64 3 444 9548
Mobile: 021 465 818
Email:
info@trailrentals.co.nz
www: www.trailrentals.co.nz
 What a wonderful opportunity to really make the most of your Rail Trail holiday! Take time
out at Wedderburn or Ranfurly and hire a vehicle from Trail Rentals to explore
Central Otago's off-trail attractions and beyond.
Hire rates: Car $49 a day… 8-seater mini-bus $69 a day. Cheaper daily rates for longer hire.
Rail Trail Support Vehicle Package: 8-seater minibus 4 day hire $258 all inclusive (insurance, unlimited kms… just return with full tank of gas)
Drop off and pick up rates may apply outside of Weddeburn and Ranfurly.
Within one and a half hours of Wedderburn and Ranfurly you can visit vineyards that match the beauty of Europe. Travel to the coast over the legendary “pig route” for fresh seafood or a swim at Moeraki. Lunch in the historic gold town of St Bathans or go curling year round at Naseby in the Southern Hemisphere's only international indoor curling rink. Even bungee jumping or jet boating on the Kawerau are easy day outs. If all that is too much, just cruise the open roads of the Maniototo and Ida Valley stopping at historic pubs, swimming in rivers or picnicking by lakes.
Trail Rentals operates fully from October through to May but we still can help you out any time. Make the STOP while doing the trail. Get to know Central Otago with Trail Rentals in Ranfurly and at the top of the trail at Wedderburn. |
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| Appellation Central Wine Tours |
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Wendy Johnston & Philip Green
Phone: 64 3 442 0246
Fax 64 3 442 0143
Email:
bookings@appellationcentral.co.nz
Web: www.appellationcentral.co.nz
Here's mini-bus transport between Queenstown and the start/finish of the Rail Trail that provides a wonderful guided tour of the Gibbston Valley and Cromwell Basin, heart of the Central Otago wine region.
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Scheduled and Rail Trail user services
DUNEDIN - MIDDLEMARCH - CLYDE
Includes - Waipiata - Ranfurly - Ida Valley or Becks - Lauder - Omakau - Alexandra
Also to Albert Town & Wanaka
- Return trips available
- Luggage transfers to next stop
- 10-21 bike trailer available
- Luggage trailers available for hire - we move them for you, from any point on the trail to another
- We service Waipiata and Naseby
24 hour booking line 03 479 9960
www.catchabus.co.nz
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| Car rentals
03 445 1844
Mini-bus and car rentals. Queenstown Airport - Clyde collect and drop off services
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Dunedin
313 Kaikorai Valley Road
03 453 6576, 021 453 657
Contact: Jarrod Hanson
rentals@hanson.net.nz
Alexandra
56 Boundary Road
021 771 883
Contact: Andrew Liddell
alexandra@hanson.net.nz
Here's welcome news when you're doing the Otago Central Rail Trail as a group.
Getting there and back, and even having an accompanying support vehicles, is a whole lot easier and more comfortable in a late model, coach-built Hanson Rentals luxury 12 or 9 seater minibus.
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NZ Freephone: 0800 840 729
++ 64 3 487 7853 (Overseas)
Fax: 03 487 7851
www.arthurstours.co.nz
arthurstours@xtra.co.nz
Get extra time on the Rail Trail by travelling direct from Dunedin City or airport. We deliver you, your baggage and bikes to anywhere on the Rail Trail. Pick up by arrangement from any point on the Rail Trail. Well-established tour and passenger service operator with over 10 years experience. All major credit cards accepted with no extra cost/fees. Full membership iTourism Industry Association, Dunedin Host and Otago Chamber of Commerce. Flight arrivals met by prior arrangement.
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53 Tyne St,
Mosgiel 9024,
Dunedin,
New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 489 7614
Freephone: 0800 489 761(NZ only)
Email:
info@getawaycarhire.co.nz
Rental Cars and People Mover Hire (8 seaters)
Flying into Dunedin International Airport? Going on the Taieri Gorge Railway to start your Rail Trail adventure at Middlemarch?
We will meet you on arrival at Dunedin Airport and then collect your rental car from Dunedin Railway Station.
Finishing your Otago Central Rail Trail experience by travelling to Dunedin on the Taieri Gorge Railway?
We will meet you at Wingatui or Dunedin Railway Station with your hire car
Tour around Dunedin and Otago Peninsula, view the wildlife, travel to The Catlins, leave your rental car at Dunedin Airport, Bus Terminal or Motel, we will collect
Other pick up and drop off points by arrangement, i.e. Middlemarch (conditions may apply)
We deliver the rental vehicle to you, and collect again at the end of your hire
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