True tried and tested, our classic itinerary is the perfect Luxury Rail Trail Experience. An amazing 4 days of cycling that will leave you rejuvenated and refreshed. Perfect for an active short break in the fresh air, while still allowing you to enjoy some of the best Central Otago has to offer, leaving you wanting to come back for more.
Explore Otago
your way
Choose your experience, cycle at your pace
Explore Otago
your way
Choose your experience,
cycle at your pace
Let us prepare your journey
Let us prepare your journey
The Rail Trail Classic
Tried and tested, using our classic itinerary, this is the perfect Luxury Rail Trail Experience. An amazing 4 days of cycling that will leave you rejuvenated and refreshed. Perfect for an active short break in the fresh air, while still allowing you to enjoy some of the best Central Otago has to offer, leaving you wanting to come back for more.
The Otago Sojourn
This spectacular journey takes us from the rugged Otago Peninsula and Dunedin, through the heart of Central Otago and finishes in Queenstown. Along the way, cycle The Otago Central Rail Trail and experience the fascinating history, breath-taking views and Central Otago’s finest hospitality.
The Otago Sojourn
This spectacular journey takes us from the rugged Otago Peninsula and Dunedin, through the heart of Central Otago and finishes in Queenstown. Along the way, cycle The Otago Central Rail Trail and experience the fascinating history, breath-taking views and Central Otago’s finest hospitality.
The Gourmet Rail Trail
This cycling culinary journey takes us along The Otago Central Rail Trail into the heart of Central Otago. If you love food, wine and craft beer while being active, this gourmet experience is for you. Cycle through the breath-taking views, fascinating history and sample some of Otago’s finest accommodation and gourmet dining.
The Gourmet Rail Trail
This cycling culinary journey takes us along The Otago Central Rail Trail into the heart of Central Otago. If you love food, wine and craft beer while being active, this gourmet experience is for you. Cycle through the breath-taking views, fascinating history and sample some of Otago’s finest accommodation and gourmet dining.
Coast To Coast
This incredible journey takes us from the rugged East Coast of Otago through to the spectacular South West Coast and Fiordland. Included is the perfect Luxury Rail Trail Cycle Experience, taking you through the heart of Central Otago and the fascinating history, breath-taking views, Central Otago’s finest accommodation and gourmet dining. We top this adventure off with an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound and cycling the Lake to Lake Trail. An amazing experience you will remember forever.
Coast To Coast
This incredible journey takes us from the rugged East Coast of Otago through to the spectacular South West Coast and Fiordland. Included is the perfect Luxury Rail Trail Cycle Experience, taking you through the heart of Central Otago and the fascinating history, breath-taking views, Central Otago’s finest accommodation and gourmet dining. We top this amazing adventure off with an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound. An amazing experience you will remember forever.
- Cecile T
We left all the organising to Nick and Andrea at Luxury Rail Trails and they did a fantastic job, we could simply kick back and enjoy the trail, knowing that... read more everything else was taken care of. The accomodation, food and bikes they arranged for us...More
10/15/2019Storyteller321089I would highly recommend LRT to anyone wanting a very unique and memorable New Zealand experience. You will not want this trip to be over and leave feeling like you’ve... read more experienced the best New Zealand has to offer but know full well that there’s so much more to explore in this stunning country. You see photos online of New Zealand but seeing this country side on a bike tour is a real awe-inspiring experience.
Nick and Andrea are very detailed, accommodate to individual needs and ensured each day was perfectly curated for our group. The accommodation each night was exceptional as was the food served at our accommodation and restaurants LRT recommended.
There are many places to take a break along the trail including cafe’s restaurant’s and pubs were you be able to rest, meet some locals and other riders.
Thanks Luxury Rail Trails and see you again soon because we want to do this again with our kids.
6/14/2020lornettegHad a fabulous time on the Otago Rail Trail, Accomodation was spot on from Kokoanga Lodge, Nicks home, Pitches Store to Olivers in Clyde.
Nick was fabulous with all... read more tour arrangements and very organised. He was there to meet us and pick us up when it was time from start to finish. Food was excellent and the Electric Bikes were such a bonus. Glad we went with them.
10/09/2020 - BoardingPass659447
My daughter and I did the rail trail ride under the guidance of Andrea and Nick for 3 days. The ride is fabulous made even better by great hosts and... read more great accommodation. Everything is well organised. Cannot speak highly enough of the hosts. Put them at the top of your list. They are true locals with expert knowledge and foster local foods and wines.
1/25/2020mummafayThe team are Awesome! Thanks for a great experience! Loved the fact we were sorted from start to finish, all the meals were taken care of, the accommodations... read more were great, we had a little bit of everything. Loved the way we did it from Middlemarch to Clyde meant we could just cruse in and enjoy the fun spots to enjoy nearing Clyde. We loved the time of year too, not too cold and not too hot the colours were amazing. The communications were great too, The team are easy to work with and if you just trust them to sort you out you'll have a great time!
We absolutely loved our Trail experiences and have certainly recommended friends do it with this company already! We also loved that we had time to enjoy our accommodation as we got in late afternoon each day.
12/01/2020StreamtimeWOW - Nick and Andrea are just the perfect hosts and they make the rail trail an amazing memorable experience. We took a 4 day luxury tour with them from... read more Clyde to Middlemarch and I can’t recommend it enough. The highlight was getting to stay in their own home which was pure remote luxury. Dinner at the Hyde Schoolhouse was also superb.
1/07/2020 - WLMD0
Right from the beginning of enquiring to the celebration lunch at the end of the trail, it was an incredible experience. Nick, Andrea and team are so professional, easy to... read more deal with, very flexible, heaps of suggestions and nothing was a problem. The bikes were superb, scenery spectacular, extra activities fun (Curling is a must) and food + accommodation awesome, especially Casa Kahu !! We had an incredible 4 days, and have recommended Luxury Rail Trail Tours to others. Thanks for helping us create great memories team !! Wendy, Lynne, Maree, Deb
12/17/2020LeanneasaurusIt's hard to find the words or the top picks to describe this amazing trip. The start at the luxury hotel in St Claire, Dunedin, was a highlight and... read more a taste of what was to come. Accommodation and food was outstanding all the way. Hospitality was perhaps the prime goal of everywhere we stayed-Kokonga Lodge, Casa Kahu and Pitches Store. Luxury linen, luxury food, and the scenery and towns were unforgettable. Three places opened up, just for us, despite actually being closed. Padded pants help but the ebikes did have very comfy seats, and two in our group managed happily without. Ebikes made the trip really easy for some of us who were less fit, although the cycling enthusiast managed happily on a steam-driven ordinary bike. It's worth biking over the suspension bridge at Ophir which requires a small detour. And the pies at Waipiata Pub are perhaps the best in New Zealand. We did a 4 day ride, with 5 of us, and I could recommend a small group such as this, and we had silly t-shirts made up to add to the fun.
10/28/2020willpX4104DLOur Hosts , Nick and Andrea could not do more for us whilst my wife and I , and another couple completed the famous Otago Rail Trail on push bike.... read more The accommodation was top notch, food outstanding and scenic outlooks to die for. It was...More
10/15/2019 - H349ORpaul
Andrea and Nick effortlessly saw to every detail from superb luxury accommodation, recommendations at the excellent reastaurants included in the booking, to ensuring that every aspect of our trip was... read more as easy and comfortable as possible. They are both excellent hosts who run a very special experience on a spectacular cycle trail.
Couldn't recommended them enough!
Sandy and Paul
2/23/2020Condor01We had a wonderful rail trail experience with Luxury Rail Trail Tours. I would highly recommend booking your trip with this company. Every detail was competently taken care of, from... read more the comfy well maintained bikes to the accomodation, food and information provided. Nick and his team are the best!
10/19/2020kikit657We had the most amazing experience. Very well organised, amazing support during the tour, great accomodations along the way. Nick organises all the bookings, you just need to hop on... read more the bike and go. Do not miss the curling in Naseby , it is a great fun! I highly recommend the Luxury rail Trail Tours.
11/28/2020 - dave3736
Have just completed the Otago Rail Trail organised by Nick. Everything was so well organised and nothing was a problem for Nick to ensure we fully enjoyed the experience. Accommodation... read more and hospitality was first class. Thank you Nick and Andrea for such a great time...look forward to more adventures with you
2/11/2020Russell PMyself and my partner decided to do the Otago rail trail for my 40th birthday. I'm glad we decided on this as everything was effortless including transportation, accomodation and dining.... read more Andrea and Nick do an excellent job and are lovely people. Andrea made me a birthday cake for the morning of my 40th birthday, which was very sweet, thank you. The scenery is amazing, the cycling whilst at times can be a little hard is very enjoyable. If you are looking for a tour company for the Otago trail you should not hesitate booking with Nick and Andrea.
2/04/2020RidgwayParkWe were initially a little overwhelmed by the choice of operators to help us cycle the rail trail and almost gave up booking anything. We wanted a personal experience... read more and the confidence that we weren't "just a number". From our first conversation it was obvious that Luxury Rail Trail Tours would be the perfect fit for us. Our entire experience was professional (and the bikes were better than we expected so that's always a plus). They worked hard to allay all our fears and answer our (many) questions. When it came time to join them, we felt completely prepared. We absolutely loved every minute of our time on the rail trail and wish Luxury Rail Trail tours all the best in the coming months.
1/17/2021 - BobBlackadderJones
I had an amazing time thanks to Nick, Andrea, and Clare. The three of them worked together as a team to look after me and to make sure that... read more everything went smoothly for me. What I really liked was that LRTT was able to do what they said they would do, at the time they said they would do it. Communication with Andrea before the tour was excellent and she cared about what I wanted. Nick took me up to the Poolburn Reservior/Dam so I could see another LOTR filming location and this was one of the highlights of my trip. It was a real pleasure to chat with Clare each time she transported me around. I felt like I was dealing with authentic people with high standards of customer service. There were a few treats added in along the way by LRTT, and any indecisiveness or plan changing by me was well tolerated! I was lucky to have hot fine weather on my trip so I had just the trip I had imagined 🙂
2/17/2021LoveadvenrureholidayHighly recommended Nick and Andrea. We were based at their accommodation in Clyde. It was perfect - we had a fantastic three days cycling the local trails and exploring the... read more area. I can't thank luxury rail trails enough!
10/18/2019kimfY4371RMNick and the team took care of all details, all I had to do was tell them what I wanted to do, they made suggestions, I paid and just turned... read more up, pre trail activity, airport transfer all taken care of, bike, helmet and accommodation all along the way sorted and finally dropped off at final destination without a worry- great food and accommodation- a unique and special holiday. It was a real pleasure dealing with Luxury Rail Trail Tours.
11/03/2020 - mikelC2592TN
Reading all the other comments we can only agree 100%. Nick and Andrea are great hosts, everything went according to plan, accommodation, food, ebikes, company - all absolutely first... read more rate. Already encouraging other friends to do the trip with Nick and Andrea. Would recommend starting at Dunedin, catching train to start ride at Middlemarch and end at Clyde.
3/18/2020still_moving_jenOh the scenery! The food! The accommodation! And the best part of it were Nick and Andrea. Kind, thoughtful, every detail covered...and so warm and likable. Both... read more my partner and I were suffering from a difficult year and it was lovely to be able to...More
1/05/2020SophieM4161We had a wonderful experience cycling the Otago Rail Trail with friends and family. LRT are a first class operator and made the experience super easy and fun. ... read more We highly recommend than and will definitely look at other tours with them in future.
2/07/2021 - 947pamelak
Morning Nick
Just wanted say a massive thank you to you and your team for a brilliant ride on the rail trail over Labour Weekend. It was an epic 4... read more days and everyone enjoyed your hospitality and flexibility, ensuring everything happened smoothly with our group of 16. So many highlights, with stunning scenery, great food and our final night at Danseys Pass to top it off. A perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday! Cheers Pamela & Brian
11/26/2020_lisarburroughsOrganise your Rail Trail trip with Nick and Andrea and you when you talk to others along the way - you'll realised you got the best trip! They will recognise... read more the type of trip you require and tailor it to suit your needs. The accommodation is beautiful, details considered, bikes very comfortable, transfers, side trips, lunch - they cover it all!
I did the trail over 3 days with my Dad and even with 30yrs between us and different fitness levels, we both had a fantastic time!
1/27/2020237carolsWe really enjoyed it and I have already recommended it to others. The hosts in the accommodation were very friendly and welcoming and accommodation very comfortable. The dinner arrangements each... read more night were lovely and the food and wine beautifully prepared at every venue we went...More
11/29/2019 - Maurice M
The trail is great. My wife and I were looking for something safe as our boys are young, 7 & 11. The trail is off the roads and... read more not only safe, but easy enough that our 7 year old biked nearly the entire trail. I...More
9/28/2019Danette MFrom the first point of communication to the final farewell, Nick and Andrea from Luxury Rail Trail Tours did an outstanding job. They accommodated our large group, supplied great bikes,... read more beautiful accomodation and superb meals throughout. The cycle itself was spectacular and not too difficult. Photo opportunities incredible and history so interesting. Support throughout the ride was as much, or as little, as we wanted. The optional add-ons were fun and well organised if you want the extra fun. Highly recommend booking with Nick and Andrea once NZ Tourism is back and running for Rail Trail or any other venture in the South Island or even abroad!
5/06/2020shmamr33After considering riding the rail trail from end to end, we are delighted we decided to base ourselves in Clyde with Luxury Rail Trail Tours! We were able to sample... read more different sections of the rail trail and also explore the Roxburgh Gorge trail. The bikes...More
10/19/2019 - talloaks1
I can’t recommend this operator enough - Nick went above and beyond and created a great experience for us starting in Clyde and ending in Middlemarch. He and Andrea hosted... read more us in their beautiful home near St Bathans. A beautiful meal cooked by them, a great night’s sleep followed by a delicious breakfast to start the next stage of the rail trail. We also stayed at Nick’s Mum’s Tiger Hill Lodge in Omakau. I would love to do another trip organised by Luxury Rail Trail Tours.
2/14/2020BigAl030467Nick and Andrea hosted my wife and I and another couple for a 4 day Rail Trail experience. They were the perfect hosts - warm, welcoming, relaxed and completely professional.... read more They organised all the details including luggage and shuttle transfers throughout and each night's accommodation - which included a night at their own luxurious Casa Kahu lodge overlooking Mt Saint Bathans. Truly hassle free holidaying, the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in and great conversations over some incredible meals. The trip to the historic town of St Bathans was also an unexpected highlight. Nick and Andrea offer the most relaxed and well catered way to experience the Otago Rail Trail - we couldn't recommend them highly enough.
1/16/2020Sunshine53563689895This tour exceeded all expectations from the brilliant accomodating communication to the food, accom, bike equipment and scenery. Don't miss curling in Nasby, it is 'must do'.
Cheers Sos... read more and Wendi
12/07/2020
- 571sarahjanes
I would highly recommend LRT to anyone wanting a very unique and unforgettable New Zealand experience.
When your ride is over you’ll leave longing to see more of this... read more beautiful country but this trail ride would be hard to beat. The scenery is most awe-inspiring and the ride made easy with comfortable, well maintained bikes with added seat padding if required.
LRT curated the best accommodation, food at our accommodation plus restaurants and pub recommendations along the trail. You get plenty of breaks for coffee, lunch and snacks along the trail meeting locals and other riders. We enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch bag along the trail arranged by LRT and prepared by one of the local restaurants.
The curling and golf was another highlight for us not to mention all the great wineries.
Thank-you Nick and Andrea for going above and beyond. It’s definitely top 10 in our many holiday experiences having lived abroad for 29 years and traveled extensively.
We loved this trip so much we want to do it again with our 2 young adult children.
6/14/2020 - Streamtime
WOW - Nick and Andrea are just the perfect hosts and they make the rail trail an amazing memorable experience. We took a 4 day luxury tour with them from... read more Clyde to Middlemarch and I can’t recommend it enough. The highlight was getting to stay in their own home which was pure remote luxury. Dinner at the Hyde Schoolhouse was also superb.
1/07/2020 - BoardingPass659447
My daughter and I did the rail trail ride under the guidance of Andrea and Nick for 3 days. The ride is fabulous made even better by great hosts and... read more great accommodation. Everything is well organised. Cannot speak highly enough of the hosts. Put them at the top of your list. They are true locals with expert knowledge and foster local foods and wines.
1/25/2020 - BobBlackadderJones
I had an amazing time thanks to Nick, Andrea, and Clare. The three of them worked together as a team to look after me and to make sure that... read more everything went smoothly for me. What I really liked was that LRTT was able to do what they said they would do, at the time they said they would do it. Communication with Andrea before the tour was excellent and she cared about what I wanted. Nick took me up to the Poolburn Reservior/Dam so I could see another LOTR filming location and this was one of the highlights of my trip. It was a real pleasure to chat with Clare each time she transported me around. I felt like I was dealing with authentic people with high standards of customer service. There were a few treats added in along the way by LRTT, and any indecisiveness or plan changing by me was well tolerated! I was lucky to have hot fine weather on my trip so I had just the trip I had imagined 🙂
2/17/2021 - Maurice M
The trail is great. My wife and I were looking for something safe as our boys are young, 7 & 11. The trail is off the roads and... read more not only safe, but easy enough that our 7 year old biked nearly the entire trail. I...More
9/28/2019 - SophieM4161
We had a wonderful experience cycling the Otago Rail Trail with friends and family. LRT are a first class operator and made the experience super easy and fun. ... read more We highly recommend than and will definitely look at other tours with them in future.
2/07/2021 - AndreaB10891
We had an excellent time riding the Central Otago Rail Trail but it was made so much more enjoyable by the way we were looked after by the team from... read more Luxury Rail Trail Tours and Nick in particular. They arranged an outstanding different range of...More
9/13/2019 - 29Silviarue
Highly recommended, we had the most wonderful time. Nick and Andrea are very knowledgeable, professional and great to talk to. Them and the rest of the team made... read more it great experience for us. Accommodation was excellent, the restaurants they organised for us were also amazing. They were very flexible and accommodated our every request. The bikes were great and they just provided everything we needed, everything was thought of and we felt well looked after. The trail was amazing and the scenery unbelievable.
1/11/2021 - bloved64
My wife & I had a spectacular self-guided tour of the Otago Central Rail Trail travelling from Middlemarch to Clyde. Nick & Andrea were so professional on the organisation booking... read more and support. The riding was brilliant days and the accommodation really lived up to the...More
9/19/2019 - talloaks1
I can’t recommend this operator enough - Nick went above and beyond and created a great experience for us starting in Clyde and ending in Middlemarch. He and Andrea hosted... read more us in their beautiful home near St Bathans. A beautiful meal cooked by them, a great night’s sleep followed by a delicious breakfast to start the next stage of the rail trail. We also stayed at Nick’s Mum’s Tiger Hill Lodge in Omakau. I would love to do another trip organised by Luxury Rail Trail Tours.
2/14/2020
A truly authentic Central Otago experience
For friends, families or couples looking for an authentic adventure for their next holiday together, look no further than the Central Otago Rail Trail. By seeing this iconic region on two wheels you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company, making memories while meeting the locals and seeing sights that a tour bus can’t take you to.
- Wake up to breathtaking mountain views
- Sample the best food and accommodation that Central Otago has to offer
- Ride through old mining towns with a rustic charm you won’t find anywhere else
- Meet locals along the way and experience true Central Otago hospitality
- Go slow, disconnect and relax
A truly authentic Central Otago experience
For friends, families or couples looking for an authentic adventure for their next holiday together, look no further than the Central Otago Rail Trail. By seeing this iconic region on two wheels you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company, making memories while meeting the locals and seeing sights that a tour bus can’t take you to.
- Wake up to breathtaking mountain views
- Sample the best food and accommodation that Central Otago has to offer
- Ride through old mining towns with a rustic charm you won’t find anywhere else
- Meet locals along the way and experience true Central Otago hospitality
- Go slow, disconnect and relax