Middlemarch is a small town that lies at the foot of the Rock and Pillar Range of hills in the broad Strath-Taieri valley, through which flows the middle reaches of the Taieri River.

Middlemarch is a small town that lies at the foot of the Rock and Pillar Range of hills in the broad Strath-Taieri valley, through which flows the middle reaches of the Taieri River.

Official site of the Otago Central Rail Trail. New Zealand's Original Great Ride, open all year round. Enjoy Central Otago's big skies, distinctive landscape and famous "Southern Hospitality".

The Middlemarch Rail Trail start/finish point is located 400 ms north of the Railway Station, while the Clyde start/finish point is at the corner of Springvale Road and the main highway. With road transport …

The most popular starting point is at Clyde which is a 60 minute drive from Queenstown Airport and Dunedin Airport is 50 minutes from Middlemarch. The trail traverses over historic viaducts, through …

Now lets plan your own self guided or a fully guided cycle tour on the gentle gradient of the OCRT using the links below - We recommend that you consider engaging the expertise of a Tour Planner (Cycle …

If you wish to to ride the trail arranging your own accommodation bookings and bike hire as required, you can using the links on our Plan page. Please make sure you read our Trail Conditions page to …

The advantage of riding the Otago Central Rail Trail is that there are so many places to get on and off the trail unlike the other 22 Great Rides. It is also unique with the historic attractions, iconic villages, …

Seasonal temperatures should be considered in your daily plan – it could get unpleasant walking in the middle of a hot day in midsummer, while early mornings and late afternoons can be extremely cold …

Even one day is enough to get a taste of the Rail Trail and experience some of the more spectacular sections.