Central Cycle Trail experience
Taieri Gorge to Queenstown with Central Cycle Trail
Travel by train, explore by bike and journey onwards to Queenstown.
Combine our world-renowned Taieri Gorge Train with an e-bike adventure along the Otago Central Rail Trail, travelling from Dunedin to Queenstown in one remarkable day.
Beginning at Dunedin Railway Station, journey through the rugged Taieri Gorge before joining our partners at Central Cycle Trail for a guided transition onto two wheels, exploring historic railway tunnels, viaducts and the wide-open landscapes of Central Otago.
Your booking includes the Taieri Gorge Train, premium e-bike hire and all transfers through to Queenstown.
Your journey
Dunedin to Pukerangi | By train
Depart Dunedin Railway Station aboard The Taieri Gorge Train, travelling through hand-carved tunnels and across towering viaducts into the heart of the gorge.
Pukerangi to Central Otago | By shuttle
Meet the Central Cycle Trail team at Pukerangi before travelling to Middlemarch for your e-bike fitting and briefing. Continue to historic Hayes Engineering Works in Ōtūrehua for a lunch stop.
Poolburn Gorge | By e-bike
Cycle approximately 30km through one of the Rail Trail's most distinctive sections, passing through historic tunnels, over railway bridges and amongst Central Otago's dramatic schist landscapes.
Chatto Creek to Queenstown | By shuttle
Finish your ride at Chatto Creek Tavern, with time to relax and enjoy refreshments or a meal before your transfer to Queenstown.
What's included
- One-way Taieri Gorge Train journey from Dunedin to Pukerangi
- Premium e-bike hire, helmet and cycling accessories
- Approximately 30km of cycling on the Otago Central Rail Trail
- All shuttle transfers from Pukerangi to Queenstown
- Trail map and Central Cycle Trail app access
Book your adventure
Experience the Taieri Gorge and Central Otago in a whole new way, with rail, cycling and transport to Queenstown all included in one booking.
Bookings are managed by our experience partner, Central Cycle Trail.